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06 Nov 26	Energy security concerns spur faster renewables growth across a widening constellation of countries Renewables, already expanding at a record pace before the current energy crisis, are set to see strong growth across a wider range of countries around the world in the coming years as governments seek to strengthen energy security and reduce their exposure to imported fuels and volatile prices, according to the IEA’s latest report.
06 Nov 26	UK: Swinney opposes Labour's ban on new North Sea drilling First Minister John Swinney has criticised the UK Government's plans to ban new oil and gas exploration in the North Sea, arguing there is a strong case for developing domestic resources rather than relying on imports.
06 Nov 26	UK: Labour MPs condemn North Sea drilling ban as ‘crazy and perverse’ Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing a growing rebellion from his own MPs over plans to ban new oil and gas exploration in the North Sea, with Labour backbenchers warning the policy threatens jobs, investment and Britain's energy security.
06 Nov 26	South Africa: PNE Group sells another photovoltaic project in South Africa The PNE Group is continuing its successful project development activities in South Africa. The company has recently concluded the sale of another large photovoltaic (PV) project, located in the Free State province, with a planned nominal capacity of 250 MW, to a major South African independent power producer.
06 Nov 26	Japan: Greenvolt brings first two battery energy storage systems (BESS) into operation in Japan Greenvolt Power has brought its first two battery energy storage projects into operation in Japan, with a combined capacity of 4 MW / 8 MWh. Located in Kyushu, south-western Japan, the two stand-alone projects operate on a merchant basis, generating revenues through participation in electricity markets.
06 Nov 26	Australia: Georgina Energy provides update on Hussar EP513 wellhead procurement and rig mobilisation Georgina Energy, a helium, hydrogen and natural gas exploration and development company with strategic permits in Australia, announces further progress towards drilling at its Hussar EP513 project in Western Australia, including the procurement of wellhead equipment from Cactus Wellhead and notification to Ensign regarding mobilisation of the contracted Ensign Rig 970.
06 Nov 26	ConocoPhillips announces third-quarter 2026 results and increases quarterly ordinary dividend by 11% ConocoPhillips reports third-quarter 2026 earnings of $4.0 billion compared with third-quarter 2025 earnings of $1.7 billion. Excluding special items, third-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings were $3.9 billion compared with third-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of $2.0 billion. Special items for the quarter primarily reflect the reversal of a tax reserve.
06 Nov 26	UK: Scottish Onshore Wind Developers Forum calls on the Scottish Government to set ambition for onshore wind of at least 30 GW by 2040 The Scottish Onshore Wind Developers Forum calls on the Scottish Government to set ambition for onshore wind of at least 30 GW by 2040
06 Nov 26	Italy: Qair starts construction of the 24.2 MWp Castellammare solar project in Italy Renewable energy company Qair announces the construction start of the Castellammare solar project, a 24.2 MWp photovoltaic plant located in Sicily, Italy. This initiative marks a new milestone in Qair’s development in one of its key European markets.
05 Nov 26	Norway: SLB OneSubsea awarded contract for Lyra field development offshore Norway Global energy technology company SLB has announced that its OneSubsea™ joint venture has been awarded a contract by Aker BP to deliver subsea production systems, umbilicals and associated services for the Lyra field development, formerly known as Kjøttkake, on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS).
05 Nov 26	Brazil: RINA signs €11M contract with Petrobras for subsea engineering and decommissioning services RINA, the global inspection, certification and consulting engineering multinational group, has signed a three-year €11 million contract with Petrobras to support initiatives related to the integrity and decommissioning of subsea systems. The project will involve engineering analyses and technical assessments designed to support decision-making on the management and planning of interventions in offshore infrastructure.
05 Nov 26	Argentina: Archer awarded long-term drilling contract with Vista in Vaca Muerta Archer has further strengthened its position in the Vaca Muerta shale play through the award of a new 2-year drilling contract with Vista, with an additional 1-year option.
05 Nov 26	UK: Dabinett Gas Prospect upgrade – A significant UK North Sea exploration opportunity Horizon Energy holds a 100% interest in Licence P2557, containing the Dabinett natural gas prospect on the margin of the Mid North Sea High in the UK Southern North Sea. Independently assessed by Sproule ERCE in October 2026, Dabinett is reported to contain un-risked mean prospective resources of 769 Bscf of natural gas and 18 million barrels of condensate. Horizon Energy is seeking a participant to join in the exploration and subsequent development of Dabinett, alongside further prospects across its licence portfolio offering multi-Tscf gas resource potential.
05 Nov 26	UK: Outrage as UK Government moves to outlaw future North Sea exploration The UK Government has sparked fierce criticism from business and industry leaders after unveiling legislation that would permanently ban new oil and gas exploration licences in the North Sea. The Energy Independence Bill would remove the North Sea Transition Authority's powers to award new exploration licences, raising fresh concerns over jobs, investment and Britain's growing dependence on imported energy.
05 Nov 26	Netherlands: Cadeler opens Rotterdam office to strengthen European offshore wind operations Cadeler, a key partner in offshore wind transportation and installation, has opened a new office in Rotterdam, strengthening its presence in one of Europe’s leading maritime and offshore wind hubs. The office will house operations, engineering and technical teams supporting the company’s activities in the Netherlands and beyond.
05 Nov 26	UK: Public support for UK oil and gas production higher than ever The British public stand behind the UK oil and gas sector, with 63% supporting continued domestic oil production. New polling commissioned by Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) reveals key insights from voters across the political spectrum on some of the most important issues affecting the energy sector.
05 Nov 26	Mauritania: Murphy Oil Corporation announces signing of offshore Mauritania production sharing contracts Murphy Oil Corporation has announced the execution of two production sharing contracts covering the C-10 and Tiof blocks offshore Mauritania. The blocks cover appro. 3.1 million acres. Murphy, through its subsidiaries, will hold a 90 percent working interest and serve as operator, with Société Mauritanienne des Hydrocarbures (SMH) holding the remaining 10 percent carried working interest.
05 Nov 26	Ireland: Energia Group officially opens Crossmore Wind Farm in Co Clare Energia Group, one of Ireland’s leading renewable energy infrastructure investors and energy providers, has announced the official opening of Crossmore Wind Farm in Co Clare. The new wind farm is one of three operational wind projects to be developed by Energia Group as part of a wider agreement with Microsoft to bring new onshore wind and solar projects in the grid in Ireland.
05 Nov 26	Denmark: Vattenfall signs agreements for Danish offshore wind projects Vattenfall and the Danish Energy Agency have signed the final agreements for the offshore wind projects Hesselø and Holmsland, marking the next step in the development of two of Denmark's future offshore wind farms. The projects were awarded to Vattenfall in Denmark's latest offshore wind tender in August 2026.
05 Nov 26	Ørsted delivers strong earnings with 19% EBITDA growth, and offshore wind farms Borkum Riffgrund 3 and Revolution Wind reach commercial operations Ørsted’s Board of Directors has approved the interim financial report for the first nine months of 2026. Ørsted delivered strong financial results, made significant progress on construction projects across three continents, and remains on track to deliver on the 2026 financial guidance.
05 Nov 26	Paraguay: ATOME announces Villeta Project update AIM-listed ATOME, the world-leading low-carbon fertiliser developer and the UK's only dedicated international industrial scale low-carbon fertiliser company, has provided an update on its Villeta Project in Paraguay.
05 Nov 26	UK: Angus Energy announces approval of the Saltfleetby and Brockham licence extensions Angus Energy has announced that the North Sea Transition Authority ('NSTA') has approved extensions to the production licences covering the Saltfleetby gas field and Brockham field.
05 Nov 26	Harbour Energy announces $150 million share buyback programme Harbour Energy has today announced a new $150 million share buyback programme of the Company's ordinary shares. The purpose of the programme is to reduce the Company's share capital and all ordinary shares purchased as part of this programme will be cancelled.
05 Nov 26	Harbour Energy announces Trading & Operations Update Nov 2026 Harbour Energy has provided an unaudited Trading and Operations Update for the nine months to 30 September 2026. The Company delivered another excellent quarter with production up 9% year-on-year driven by continued strong operational performance and the successful integration of LLOG and Waldorf. This enabled the Company to further upgrade its 2026 production guidance and, given the portfolio’s material exposure to both higher oil and European gas prices, its free cash flow outlook
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.