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05 Nov 26	Harbour Energy announces Trading & Operations Update Nov 2026
05 Nov 26	Qatar: Aker Solutions receives letter of award for engineering scope on the Maydan Mahzam project in Qatar Aker Solutions has received a letter of award (LOA) from PTSC Mechanical and Construction Limited Company (PTSC M&C) for a sizeable contract for detail design work related to the redevelopment of the Maydan Mahzam oil field offshore Qatar.
05 Nov 26	Nordex Group delivers strong Q3/2026 results: EBITDA more than doubled and full-year EBITDA margin guidance raised Nordex Group delivered a strong business performance in the third quarter of 2026. Sales totaled EUR 2.2 billion in Q3/2026, 28.2 percent above the same quarter last year (Q3/2025: EUR 1.7 billion). Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) for the third quarter of 2026 more than doubled and reached EUR 278.2 million (Q3/2025: EUR 135.9 million) with an improved EBITDA margin of 12.7 percent (Q3/2025: 8.0 percent).
05 Nov 26	Brazil: DOF Group announces contract extension for Skandi Olinda DOF Group has announced one new long-term contract extension with Petrobras in Brazil. Following successful negotiation with Petrobras, the PLSV Skandi Olinda has secured an extension to her current long-term contract, ensuring continued operations.
05 Nov 26	UK: Energy reforms to cut bills and put power back in people's hands Energy Independence Bill builds on the Budget by delivering a major overhaul of Britain’s energy system, putting affordability and public control at its heart. New laws will underpin plans to scrap gas standing charges, protect household bill savings and crack down on rogue energy companies and landlords. Communities to get a greater stake in clean energy projects, alongside reforms to speed up grid connections. Delivers on manifesto commitment to issue no new oil and gas licences to explore new fields in the North Sea.
05 Nov 26	UK: INEOS Inovyn secures the future of the UK’s last remaining production facility for a key building block of PVC INEOS Inovyn completed the acquisition of the UK’s only ethylene dichloride asset, a key building block for PVC, on 30 October. Around 98% of the chlorine used in drinking water treatment is supplied by Runcorn, highlighting the site’s critical importance to public health and national infrastructure.
04 Nov 26	UAE: Unity strengthens Middle East presence through strategic UAE partnership Well integrity and decommissioning specialist, Unity has signed an agreement with Consolidated Suppliers at ADIPEC in response to growing demand in the Middle East. As investment in extending the production of mature assets continues to accelerate across the UAE, Unity is deepening its engagement with regional operators, bringing proven expertise from some of the world's most complex well environments
04 Nov 26	UK: Cadeler selects Fugro for post-installation seabed surveys at East Anglia TWO Fugro has been awarded a contract by Cadeler to provide post-installation seabed surveys for the East Anglia TWO offshore wind farm in the UK. The work will verify installation quality and provide critical Geo-data to support the safe and efficient construction of the wind farm. Fugro is also providing positioning and construction services to Cadeler at the Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm.
04 Nov 26	UK: EnergyPathways submits evidence to House of Lords inquiry Britain’s growing reliance on wind power brings a challenge that’s hard to ignore: what happens when the wind drops and stays low for days, or even weeks? We’ve submitted written evidence to the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee’s inquiry into Dunkelflaute and the risks of electricity intermittency.
04 Nov 26	UK: Build in Britain or buy from abroad? Energy leaders to debate how UK supply chain wins investment and jobs Business leaders will explore how the UK can retain skilled jobs, attract investment and capture more value from its offshore energy future at OEUK’s Breakfast Briefing, sponsored by Deloitte, on 10 November
04 Nov 26	UK: OEUK responds to publication of the Energy Independence Bill Responding to the government’s publication of the Energy Independence Bill today, David Whitehouse chief executive of Offshore Energies UK, said: 'The government is right to put energy affordability at the heart of this Bill but affordability must go hand in hand with energy security.'
04 Nov 26	UK: Cadeler signs firm contract to support turbine installation at Dogger Bank C Cadeler has signed a firm contract to support the transportation and installation of turbines at Dogger Bank C in the UK, the third 1.2GW phase of the world’s largest offshore wind farm in construction. Cadeler’s newbuild installation vessel, Wind Apex, will join the turbine installation campaign from Q3 2027, marking her first deployment following delivery from the shipyard.
04 Nov 26	Equatorial Guinea: EnerMech secures Chevron contract for Aseng gas development offshore Equatorial Guinea EnerMech has secured a contract to provide specialist pipeline pre-commissioning services for Chevron’s Aseng gas development offshore Equatorial Guinea. The award will see EnerMech support the preparation of approx. 19 kms of rigid production flowline connecting the Aseng field to existing offshore infrastructure.
04 Nov 26	Jadestone Energy provides operational update AIM-listed Jadestone Energy, an independent upstream production and development company focused on the Asia-Pacific region, has provided an operational update. Following the resumption of production at the Cossack, Wanaea, Lambert and Hermes oil fields (CWLH), offshore Australia, Group production has risen to ~19,000 boepd, with the Stag field remaining offline. 2026 Group production guidance of 16-18,000 boepd is unchanged.
04 Nov 26	China: TotalEnergies to supply 900,000 tons of LNG per year to Jiangsu Guoxin Group for 15 years TotalEnergies has signed an agreement (HoA) with Jiangsu Guoxin Group, a major energy company in China Jiangsu Province, for the delivery of 900,000 tons of LNG per year. Subject to the finalization of the SPAs, this agreement is set to start in 2028, for 15 years.
04 Nov 26	Viridien announces its Q3 2026 financial results Viridien, an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company, has announced its third quarter results.
04 Nov 26	UK: Shanks confirms pause in renewable energy auctions as government prepares subsidy reforms Energy minister Michael Shanks has confirmed that the UK Government will pause next year’s renewable energy subsidy auction as ministers prepare major reforms aimed at cutting household and business energy bills.
04 Nov 26	UK: Chancellor is right to focus on value for money for billpayers when deciding which clean energy projects should go ahead Commenting on a recent article by the Chancellor John Healey in The Times which included comments on Great Britain’s energy policy, RenewableUK’s Executive Director of Policy Ana Musat said: 'The Chancellor is right to focus on value for money for billpayers when deciding which clean energy projects should go ahead.
04 Nov 26	Global land drilling rig market set to tighten as Middle East demand rises 60% by 2035, Westwood forecasts Middle East land drilling rig demand is forecast to rise 60% from 2025 levels by 2035, as global rig demand increases and supply declines, according to new analysis from Westwood Global Energy Group (Westwood), the specialist energy market research and consultancy firm.
04 Nov 26	UK: Downing Renewable Developments secures planning approval for 42MW Freeby Lane Energy Park Downing Renewable Developments has secured planning approval for Freeby Lane Green Energy Park, a solar and battery energy storage development near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. The 42MW project will generate enough renewable energy to power the equivalent of approx. 10,000 homes annually.
04 Nov 26	US: Venture Global awards Worley EPC contract for CP2 Expansion project Worley has signed a reimbursable engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for Venture Global’s CP2 Expansion project. CP2 is a major LNG export facility located in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, United States.
04 Nov 26	UK: Wood Group offshore strike action intensifies Strike action involving Wood Group offshore workers intensifies today (3 November) as part of a series of stoppages on assets operated by Harbour Energy. The dispute with the Wood Group is based on the company’s decision to slash the pay, and conditions of dozens of workers including the issuing of fire and rehire notices.
04 Nov 26	UK: Europa Oil & Gas provides Cloughton well planning application update Europa Oil & Gas has announced that, further to its announcement of 18 May 2026 notifying the market that the Local Planning Authority of North Yorkshire Council (NYC) had issued its decision to refuse planning permission for the Cloughton gas appraisal well, Europa is appealing to the Secretary of State against the decision of the NYC.
04 Nov 26	Solstad Offshore announces financial results for the third quarter 2026 Solstad Offshore has announced financial results for the third quarter 2026. The Company delivered solid performance in the third quarter, with high fleet utilization and a strengthened financial position. With continued positive demand for offshore energy services, Solstad is well positioned going forward.
04 Nov 26	Solstad Maritime announces financial results for the third quarter 2026 Solstad Maritime has announced its financial results for the third quarter 2026. The quarter delivered record-high Adjusted EBITDA, supported by improved utilization and day rates across the fleet. With a solid financial position and healthy order intake, the Company is well positioned for 2027.