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18 Jun 26	France: RWE inaugurates three new wind farms in France, in the Hauts-de-France and Grand Est regions RWE has announced the official inauguration this month of three new wind farms located in the Hauts-de-France and Grand Est regions. The Catillon-Fumechon, Chemin de Châlons and Catésis wind farms have a combined installed capacity of 68.8 megawatts (MW).
18 Jun 26	Australia: EnerMech completes complex offshore scope in Australia EnerMech has successfully completed a complex offshore cleaning and preparation scope on the Bass Strait pipeline system in the Gippsland Basin, offshore south-east Australia. The work was carried out across assets linking the Marlin A (MLA), West Kingfish (WKF), Kingfish A (KFA) and Kingfish B (KFB) platforms.
18 Jun 26	UK: Odfjell Technology secures contract extension with client for North Sea drilling services Odfjell Technology (UK) has announced that a major North Sea Operator has signed a Letter of Intent to exercise its remaining two-year option under the contract for the provision of comprehensive drilling services on a North Sea platform. In addition, the operator has extended the contract with an additional two-year option.
18 Jun 26	France: The French Energy Regulatory Commission publishes its 2025 activity report Structured around several of its new strategic directions, the report reviews the major highlights of the year. It also presents the CRE's initial analyses regarding market monitoring in 2025, which will be further developed in the annual reports on wholesale and retail market monitoring. In particular, it notes that 2025 will be marked by increasing volatility in electricity prices, especially intraday fluctuations, and by record electricity exports.
18 Jun 26	VivaTech: With MethaneLive, TotalEnergies uses data to support methane emissions reduction On the occasion of VivaTech’s 10th anniversary, TotalEnergies is showcasing MethaneLive, its new global methane emissions monitoring center. It leverages real-time data and advanced algorithms to detect, measure, and analyze emissions with a view to reducing them.
18 Jun 26	Norway: Equinor and its partners have agreed on the concept for Ringvei Vest - combining several discoveries in one project Equinor and its partners have agreed on the concept for Ringvei Vest, a large subsea development project linked to the Troll B platform in the Norwegian North Sea.
18 Jun 26	Eni and Fincantieri Group sign a strategic agreement to enhance innovative underwater monitoring technologies Eni and Fincantieri, through its subsidiary IDS – Ingegneria dei Sistemi, a company specialized in the development of unmanned systems for the underwater market and related command-and-control systems and in the industrialization of advanced sensors and radar technologies, have announced the signing of a strategic agreement concerning Clean Sea, Eni’s proprietary technology.
18 Jun 26	South Africa: A.P. Moller Capital agrees to acquire Mainstream Renewable Power South Africa A.P. Moller Capital – Emerging Markets Infrastructure Fund II ('EMIF II') has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Mainstream Renewable Power South Africa, a well-established renewable energy developer and independent power producer with 148 MW of operating and in-construction assets, 351 MW of construction-ready projects and an approximately 11.6 GW development pipeline.
18 Jun 26	Norway: Aker BP welcomes agreement on Ringvei Vest development concept Aker BP welcomes the announcement by Equinor, operator of Ringvei Vest, that the partners have agreed on the development concept for the project. Ringvei Vest is planned as a major subsea development tied back to the Troll B platform in the North Sea. The agreement marks an important milestone and moves the project towards a potential development decision.
18 Jun 26	UK: New data shows renewable-sceptic parties out of step with offshore wind jobs boom in target seats New analysis by RenewableUK and Opinium shows that the parts of England and Wales set to see the fastest offshore wind jobs growth are also areas where Reform UK and the Conservatives are forecast to win 80% of seats at the next general election - exposing a growing gap between renewable-sceptic politicians and local economic opportunities including thousands of new jobs.
18 Jun 26	Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas announces 2026 operational and business update Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas, the oil and gas exploration company focused on the offshore Atlantic Margins, has announced a mid-year update on the progress of its various workstreams across its portfolio in Namibia, Guyana, the Falkland Islands, and South Africa.
18 Jun 26	Norway: Vår Energi high-grades the portfolio to strengthen long-term value creation Vår Energi has entered into a series of value accretive transactions on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) to further optimise its asset portfolio, including the acquisition of Pandion Energy AS' portfolio, a swap agreement with DNO Norge AS, and divestments in the Goliat and Fenja fields.
18 Jun 26	Norway: DNO secures a strategic ownership in the offshore Gjøa hub DNO, the Norwegian oil and gas operator, has announced a multi-asset transaction with Vår Energi that further streamlines the Company's Norwegian Continental Shelf portfolio and secures a strategic ownership in the offshore Gjøa hub.
18 Jun 26	Middle East crisis exposes vulnerabilities in global hydrogen supply chains as low-emissions alternatives struggle to ramp up The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted global production and trade in hydrogen-based products, exposing vulnerabilities in supply chains that underpin fertiliser production, refining and chemicals manufacturing, according to a new IEA report.
18 Jun 26	Norway: Vår Energi sanctions Balder Next New Wells project to support long-term production from the Balder area Vår Energi has taken final investment decision (FID) on the Balder Next New Wells project in the North Sea, progressing the next phase of development in the Balder area and supporting the Company’s long-term production target.
18 Jun 26	Brazil: TGS announces Pelotas Sul Phase 1 multi-client survey offshore Brazil TGS, a global provider of energy data and intelligence, in joint venture with SLB, has announced the Pelotas Sul Phase 1 multi-client 3D seismic survey in the Pelotas Basin offshore southern Brazil. The survey covers approximately 13,500 sq kms.
17 Jun 26	Tunisia: Scatec reaches financial close and starts construction of 120 MW solar power plant in Tunisia Scatec, a leading renewable energy solutions provider, has reached financial close for the 120 MW 'Sidi Bouzid II' solar plant in Tunisia. The PPA was awarded in December 2024 through a government tender designed to support Tunisia’s ambitious renewable energy targets and enhance the country's energy security.
17 Jun 26	UK: Nominations open for UK offshore energy awards Nominations are opening this week for the OEUK Awards 2026, celebrating the people, companies and innovations driving the UK’s offshore energy industry at a critical moment for the nation’s energy future. Hosted by Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) and sponsored by Adura, the awards come at a time when global instability and rising demand are putting energy security and resilience firmly in the spotlight.
17 Jun 26	Uzbekistan: Condor Energy announces Kumli field extension with successful K-42 pilot well Condor Energies, a Canadian based, internationally focused energy transition company with active Central Asian operations has provided an update on drilling activities on its Uzbekistan gas development project.
17 Jun 26	Venezuela: Repsol signs agreement to explore and develop a new oil area in Venezuela Repsol has signed a memorandum of understanding with Venezuela's Ministry of Hydrocarbons and state-owned oil company Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) to assess the potential development of a new area known as Horcón, located southeast of Lake Maracaibo.
17 Jun 26	Transocean announces contract awards totaling $185 million Transocean has announced contract awards for two of its harsh environment semisubmersibles. In aggregate, the fixtures represent approx. $185 million in firm contract backlog. The Transocean Norge was awarded a five-well contract with Harbour Energy in Norway and the Transocean Equinox was awarded a two-well contract with Santos in Australia.
17 Jun 26	UK: Boosting North Sea investment could generate £13.4 billion to eliminate fuel poverty and add an additional £60 billion to the UK economy David Whitehouse, Chief Executive of Offshore Energies UK, will today (Wednesday 17 June) present evidence to a parliamentary select committee showing how a stable and competitive fiscal regime for the North Sea could unlock billions for the UK economy - and give the Chancellor the means to support households struggling with energy costs.
17 Jun 26	Italy: Octopus Energy Generation and ZE Energy plug into one of Italy’s biggest battery projects Octopus Energy Generation, one of Europe’s largest specialist renewables investors, and ZE Energy, have struck a deal to back one of Italy’s biggest battery projects, giving a major jolt to the country’s clean energy ambitions.
17 Jun 26	Portugal: BNZ consolidates its presence in Portugal with its second photovoltaic plant in Northern Portugal BNZ, a Next-Generation IPP (independent power producer) that develops, builds, and operates renewable energy projects, has inaugurated its second solar photovoltaic plant in northern Portugal.
17 Jun 26	Latvia: European Energy to inaugurate first solar park in Latvia European Energy will today inaugurate the 148 MWp Targale Solar Park in Ventspils Municipality, its first completed and fully grid-connected renewable energy project in Latvia.