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07 Jul 26	Germany: RWE invests 25 million euros in fusion technology start-up Proxima Fusion RWE has invested 25 million euros in the funding round of Munich-based magnetic fusion start-up Proxima Fusion. Nuclear fusion is developing at a rapid pace worldwide – and Germany is playing an increasingly important role in this field.
07 Jul 26	PTTEP marks Thailand’s first Total Wellhead Platform Reuse, optimizing time and cost while maximizing resource value through circular economy PTTEP has successfully achieved Thailand’s first 'Total Wellhead Platform Reuse' by redeploying an entire decommissioned petroleum wellhead platform as a complete structure.
07 Jul 26	Solstad Maritime announces contract extension for CSV Normand Vision Solstad Maritime has announced a 1-year contract extension for Normand Vision with Ocean Installer AS, in direct continuation of the current agreement. This extension secures operations through the end of 2028.
07 Jul 26	Norway: Equinor awards contracts for four development projects on the Norwegian continental shelf On behalf of partners, Equinor has awarded contracts worth around NOK 6 billion for four subsea projects. They are part of the first of several planned subsea development waves, in which contracts are being coordinated to increase pace and reduce costs for subsea developments on the Norwegian continental shelf.
07 Jul 26	Australia: DOF Group announces contract award in the APAC region DOF Group has announced a Large contract award for Subsea Construction and Pre Commissioning Support services in the APAC Region. Skandi Inventor will be deployed for the execution of the offshore operations scheduled to commence in Q4 2026 in North Australian waters.
07 Jul 26	Germany: Nordex Group receives orders totalling 700 MW from UKA in Germany The Nordex Group received orders totalling around 700 MW from the wind and solar park developer UKA (Umweltgerechte Kraftanlagen GmbH & Co. KG). The orders cover 100 N175/6.X and N163/6.X turbines with a rated capacity of 7 MW for several projects across various German federal states.
07 Jul 26	Ukraine: Enwell Energy provides Q2 2026 operations update Enwell Energy, the AIM-quoted oil and gas exploration and production group, has provided an update on its operational activities in Ukraine in respect of its Mekhediviska-Golotvshinska ('MEX-GOL'), Svyrydivske ('SV') and Vasyschevskoye ('VAS') gas and condensate fields and Svystunivsko-Chervonolutskyi ('SC') exploration licence.
07 Jul 26	Indonesia: Indonesia Energy Corp celebrates commencement of operations on the first of two planned wells at Kruh Block Indonesia Energy Corporation ('IEC'), an oil and gas exploration and production company focused on Indonesia, has announced the commencement of operations on IEC’s 'K-29' well. Following completion of the K-29 well, IEC plans to commence drilling operations at the WK-5 wellsite as part of its ongoing Kruh Block drilling program.
07 Jul 26	Canada: Equinor acquires bp’s interest in Bay du Nord project Equinor has reached an agreement with bp to acquire its interest in the Bay du Nord project offshore Canada, increasing Equinor’s ownership to 100%. Equinor will continue maturing the project towards a final investment decision, currently targeted for early 2027.
06 Jul 26	Nigeria joins the IEA in a major step for global energy governance The Governing Board of the International Energy Agency has unanimously agreed for Nigeria to join the IEA Family as an Association country, deepening the Agency’s cooperation with Africa’s most populous nation in a major advance for global energy governance.
06 Jul 26	Italy: Eni Storage Systems breaks ground on stationary battery manufacturing plant in Brindisi Eni Storage Systems, a company jointly owned by Eni Industrial Evolution and FIB (Seri Industrial Group), today launched construction works at the Brindisi industrial site for the development of a new integrated Italian and European hub for the production of lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries.
06 Jul 26	Chile: Eni invests in EnergyX's Black Giant project to develop lithium business in Chile Eni has signed an agreement to acquire a 25% stake in EnergyX's Chilean subsidiary company Black Giant SpA, developing a lithium project located in northern Chile, near the Salar de Punta Negra. Eni’s total phased investment amounts to $225 million.
06 Jul 26	Italy: Qualitas Energy secures c.€172 million financing for a 156 MWp solar PV portfolio in Italy Qualitas Energy, a leading global investment and management platform with a dual focus on both funding and developing renewable energy, energy transition, and sustainable infrastructure, has secured a c.€172 million non-recourse financing package for a 156 MWp greenfield solar photovoltaic (PV) portfolio in Italy.
06 Jul 26	UK: OEUK marks the 38th anniversary of Piper Alpha David Whitehouse, chief executive, OEUK, said: 'As we mark the anniversary of Piper Alpha, our thoughts are with the families, friends and colleagues of those who lost their lives. Their loss continues to be felt across our industry and will be for decades to come.'
06 Jul 26	UK: Labour MPs signal major shift on North Sea after Aberdeen visit Senior Labour MPs have publicly backed greater support for the North Sea, including Rosebank, Jackdaw and early implementation of a new oil and gas tax regime. It comes just days after the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee travelled to Aberdeen, meeting businesses, trade unions, charities and energy leaders at Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce before holding a formal evidence session at Robert Gordon University.
06 Jul 26	Poland: Baltyk 2 & 3: Turbine foundations halfway complete The offshore wind farms being built by Equinor and Polenergia have reached the halfway point in foundation installation. As part of this investment in the Baltic Sea, more than 50 monopiles and transition pieces have already been installed. Installation of the foundations for offshore substations is also set to begin soon.
06 Jul 26	Poland: Uniper and Respect Energy sign six-year Power Purchase Agreements for electricity from Uniper’s four Polish solar PV assets Uniper and Respect Energy sign six-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for electricity and Guarantees of Origin (GoO) generated from Uniper’s four new photovoltaic (PV) assets in Poland, with a combined capacity of 219 MWp. The agreement marks a significant step in both companies’ ambitions to support the transformation of the Polish energy system.
06 Jul 26	Netherlands: Ecowende’s offshore wind farm produces its first green energy Ecowende’s wind farm Hollandse Kust West, one of the most ecological offshore wind farms in the world, is now connected to TenneT’s offshore grid and has produced its first carbon-free energy. The wind park is being developed 53 km off the Dutch coast by Ecowende, a joint venture of Shell, Chubu and Eneco.
06 Jul 26	UK: Burnham urged to honour North Sea pledge as oil prices return to pre-war levels Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been urged to honour Labour's commitment to replace the Energy Profits Levy after oil prices returned to the level that prompted the Government to pledge an early end to the windfall tax.
06 Jul 26	UAE: ADNOC launches global LNG marketing and trading platform ADNOC has launched a global liquefied natural gas (LNG) marketing and trading platform in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), combining the marketing activities of ADNOC Gas and XRG with the trading capabilities of ADNOC Trading into an integrated commercial platform.
06 Jul 26	Kosmos Energy provides operational update Kosmos Energy has provided an update on activities across its portfolio. Initial results from the 2026 Ghana drilling program, in particular J76, highlight the potential of Jubilee with high-impact wells, supported by both modern seismic and enhanced reservoir modelling.
06 Jul 26	India: Energy Holdings: SeaBird signs new contract for Eagle Explorer SED Energy Holdings has announced that a subsidiary of SeaBird Exploration has secured a contract for a 2D seismic survey offshore India. SeaBird will deploy the Eagle Explorer for the campaign.
06 Jul 26	Soiltech secures new fluid treatment contracts and orders additional equipment Soiltech ASA has secured two contracts to deliver fluid treatment services for undisclosed operators in Norway and the UK. While the scope of work differs between the projects, Soiltech will be utilizing its market-leading Slop Treatment Technology (STT®) on both.
06 Jul 26	Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman adjust production and reaffirm commitment to market stability The seven OPEC+ countries, which previously announced additional voluntary adjustments in April and November 2023 met virtually on 5 July 2026, to review global market conditions and outlook. In their collective commitment to support oil market stability, the seven participating countries decided to implement a production adjustment of 188 thousand barrels per day from the additional voluntary adjustments announced in April 2023.
06 Jul 26	Denmark: BlueNord announces preliminary production for June 2026 BlueNord has announced its preliminary production figures for June 2026. In June 2026, the preliminary production was 30.4 mboepd net to BlueNord. The Tyra hub contributed 12.8 mboepd net, while the base assets, Dan, Gorm, and Halfdan, contributed 17.6 mboepd net.