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17 Feb 26	US: Octopus Energy Generation invests $1bn in cutting-edge Californian clean tech to boost UK growth Octopus Energy Generation, one of Europe’s leading investors in renewable energy, is injecting nearly $1 billion in California’s next-gen tech scene – deepening its foothold in one of the world’s most advanced clean energy markets.
17 Feb 26	Valencia Energy owner acquires large stake in Ampeak Energy Ampeak Energy has been notified that Landpad Pte. Limited has completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of SIMEC UK Energy Holdings Limited ('SUEH'), the largest shareholder in Ampeak Energy, from the SIMECGroup. Landpad is wholly owned by Patrick Joseph Hughes, who is the sole owner of Valencia Energy, a UK renewable power specialist.
17 Feb 26	Bilfinger workers balloted on new offer as strikes suspended Unite can confirm that 48-hour strike action involving over 400 offshore members employed by Bilfinger UK Limited has been suspended following a new improved offer in a pension dispute. A consultative ballot on the new offer will close on 23 February 2026.
17 Feb 26	Austria: ADX Energy announces initial results of Welchau flow testing Well clean up after acidisation of Reifling Formation yields hydrocarbon gas. Ongoing testing operations to continue to unload the well, collect gas/oil samples and determine flow characteristics of reservoir.
17 Feb 26	Deep Value Driller announces agreement to sell the Deep Value Driller Deep Value Driller has announced an agreement to sell the Deep Value Driller Drillship to Saipem for a total purchase price of USD 272.5 million payable in cash.
17 Feb 26	THREE60 Energy, Innovair and Oil States announce strategic alliance for caisson integrity management THREE60 Energy, Innovair, and Oil States are pleased to announce a strategic alliance to deliver integrated solutions for caisson integrity management in the global oil and gas sector.
17 Feb 26	Italy: MET Group completes second solar park in Italy Swiss-based energy company MET Group has successfully commissioned its Caltignaga solar power plant in Italy. The Agri-PV solar project has an installed capacity of 10 MWp and an expected annual generation of 15 GWh, producing enough electricity to power around 6,000 Italian households each year.
17 Feb 26	Egypt: ABL awarded offshore gig at Egypt’s Kamose field Energy and marine consultancy ABL has been appointed to provide marine warranty survey services to support the offshore construction for the Phase 4 development of the Kamose offshore gas field development in the Mediterranean Sea for North Sinai Petroleum Company (NOSPCO).
17 Feb 26	Romania: EBRD finances €34 million for major solar projects in Romania The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), which has been instrumental in supporting Romania's renewable energy ambitions, is providing a senior secured loan of up to €34 million to Solar World SRL, RB Solar Energy SRL and Energie Soleil SRL for the development, construction and operation of two solar power plants in the southern part of Romania.
16 Feb 26	US: Buccaneer Energy announces successful completion of an Organic Oil Recovery pilot project at Pine Mills AIM-listed Buccaneer Energy, the international oil & gas exploration and production company with a portfolio of production and development assets in Texas, USA, has announced the successful completion of an Organic Oil Recovery ('OOR') pilot project in its Pine Mills field in East Texas.
16 Feb 26	Argentina: DOF Group awarded contract in Argentina DOF Group has announced the award of a Substantial* contract for a project in Argentina. DOF will utilise Skandi Hera and Skandi Patagonia for the project with an expected combined duration of more than 250 days.
16 Feb 26	Timor Leste: Finder Energy's KTJ Project passes major development milestone Finder Energy has announced the successful completion of FrontEnd Engineering Design for the Subsea Production System (SPS) and Production Wells (FEED) for the Kuda Tasi and Jahal Development Project (KTJ Project), offshore Timor Leste. FEED was completed on schedule in accordance with the fast-track development timeline for the KTJ Project.
16 Feb 26	Greece: Chevron awarded four offshore leases for Greece exploration blocks Chevron, via its four Dutch subsidiaries, together with HELLENiQ ENERGY has today signed Lease Agreements with the Hellenic Republic which will enable exploration of four blocks offshore Greece.
16 Feb 26	UK: Union Jack Oil announces West Newton permit variation Union Jack Oil, a UK and USA focused onshore hydrocarbon, production, development, exploration and investment company notes today’s announcement from Rathlin Energy U.K. regarding the West Newton gas development project, located within PEDL183, onshore UK in East Yorkshire.
16 Feb 26	Malaysia: DUG and Searcher sign Multi-Client 3D seismic data reprocessing agreement offshore East Sarawak Malaysia DUG and Searcher have signed an agreement for the provision of multi-Client 3D seismic data reprocessing off the coast of East Sarawak. Under the terms of the Agreement DUG and Searcher will reprocess previously acquired 3D seismic surveys within the agreed East Sarawak multi-client reprocessing area, which will be made available for licensing to petroleum exploration and development companies.
16 Feb 26	Cote d'Ivoire: Eni announces a discovery within the major Calao channel complex with Murene South-1X well in Block CI-501, offshore Côte d'Ivoire Eni has made a significant gas and condensate discovery in Ivory Coast, successfully drilling Murene South-1X, the first exploration well in Block CI-501.
16 Feb 26	Norway: Equinor drills oil and gas discovery and dry well in the North Sea (33/12-N-3 HH and 33/12-N-3 GH) Equinor and its partners have discovered oil and gas in the 'Granat' prospect near Gullfaks. Wildcat wells 33/12-N-3 HH and 33/12-N-3 GH were drilled in connection with drilling an oil development well on the Gullfaks Satellites (33/12-N-3 IH) in production licence 152.
16 Feb 26	South Africa: Lyra Energy secures private sector offtake for a 255 MW solar power plant Scatec’s joint venture renewable energy platform in South Africa, Lyra Energy (Lyra), has signed power purchase agreements (PPA) with three top tier commercial and industrial offtakers for a large portion of a 255 MW solar power plant (Thakadu).
16 Feb 26	Lime Petroleum provides operational update and initiates strategic review Lime Petroleum Holding AS ('LPH') has announced the successful achievement of first oil from the AK-2H well, located in the Sèmè Field Block 1 in Benin. Production from the well is expected to commence within the next two weeks.
16 Feb 26	Georgia: Block Energy announces completion of CCS Pilot Study Block Energy, the production and development company focused on Georgia, hass announced that the Carbon Capture Storage ('CCS') Pilot Study at the Patardzeuli Field has been successfully completed. A report, prepared by Oilfield Production Consultants ('OPC'), confirms the technical viability of permanent carbon storage at the site.
16 Feb 26	Tanzania: Helium One Global announces Southern Rukwa Project update Helium One Global, the primary helium explorer in Tanzania with a 50% working interest in the Galactica-Pegasus helium development project in Colorado, USA, has provided an update on the southern Rukwa Helium Project.
16 Feb 26	Norway: Aker BP establishes next-generation MMO alliance with Aker Solutions Aker BP has awarded Aker Solutions a long-term agreement for Maintenance, Modification and Operation services (MMO) covering all Aker BP-operated assets on the Norwegian continental shelf.
16 Feb 26	Norway: Aker Solutions awarded long-term MMO frame agreement by Aker BP Aker Solutions has been awarded a major five-year contract with Aker BP for Maintenance, Modification and Operation services (MMO). The contract covers all Aker BP's key assets on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, including the new Yggdrasil area.
16 Feb 26	Angola: Eni confirms the significant oil discovery in Algaita-01, offshore Angola Eni confirms a significant oil discovery in the Algaita-01 exploration well in Block 15/06, offshore Angola, approx. 18 km from Olombendo FPSO. Preliminary estimates indicate oil in place of around 500 million barrels.
16 Feb 26	Core Lab celebrates 90 years of innovation, insights and impact On February 13, 2026, Core Laboratories proudly celebrated its 90th anniversary. When the Company introduced core analysis as a commercial service in 1936, it transformed the petroleum industry forever. Today, the Company delivers globally recognized solutions that enable its clients to reduce uncertainty, de-risk decisions, unlock potential, and capture opportunities in increasingly complex energy environments.