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27 Aug 26	US Gulf: Viridien commences Walker Ridge Reimaging Extension in US Gulf
27 Aug 26	Russia: TotalEnergies completes the transfer of its 10% interest in Arctic LNG 2 TotalEnergies confirms that the transfer of its 10% interest in Arctic LNG 2 to NordLine (a Novatek subsidiary) has been completed. TotalEnergies is therefore no longer a shareholder in Arctic LNG 2.
27 Aug 26	Jadestone Energy announces 2026 half year results AIM-listed Jadestone Energy, an independent upstream production and development company and its subsidiaries, focused on the Asia-Pacific region, reports its unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements, as at and for the six-month period ended 30 June 2026.
27 Aug 26	UK: Spirit completes £40M North Sea decom campaign Spirit Energy has successfully completed a £40 million decommissioning operation in UK waters, combining multiple operations within a single campaign to plug and abandon (P&A) three subsea wells, removing more than 234 tonnes of subsea infrastructure and with 100 per cent of the recovered materials to be reused or recycled in UK yards.
27 Aug 26	UK: THREE60 Energy doubles North Sea decommissioning scope THREE60 has successfully completed the transition of three additional offshore assets under its decommissioning contract with a Major North Sea Operator, exercising an option included within the original agreement and expanding the programme to six assets.
27 Aug 26	Well-Safe Solutions signs strategic partnership with NMC Energy Well-Safe Solutions (Well-Safe) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with NMC Energy (NMC) to support ongoing operations, including the recently awarded Apache Beryl and Forties decommissioning contracts, and to pursue future project collaboration opportunities.
27 Aug 26	OPITO, in collaboration with PETRONAS, launches Decarbonisation Training Certification to address critical energy workforce skills gap OPITO, the global safety and skills authority for the energy industry, has launched a Decarbonisation Training Certification to help address a growing capability gap as the sector accelerates towards net zero carbon emissions.
27 Aug 26	UK: Semco Maritime strengthens strategic cooperation with H+H Engineering & Service Semco Maritime and H+H Engineering & Service GmbH have entered a strategic agreement focused on delivering advanced exhaust gas treatment and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology to the offshore oil and gas industry. The agreement builds on years of collaboration within development, engineering and installation of SCR systems for offshore assets.
27 Aug 26	Harbour Energy appoints Graeme Davies as Managing Director of UK Business Unit; Scott Barr appointed Mexico MD Harbour Energy has announced the appointment of Graeme Davies as Managing Director of its UK Business Unit, effective 1 October 2026. Graeme, currently Executive Vice President, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), will be based in Aberdeen and report to Chief Operating Officer, Nigel Hearne. Graeme succeeds Scott Barr, who has been appointed Managing Director of Harbour’s Mexico Business Unit.
27 Aug 26	Belgium: Axpo signs its first public-sector vPPA in Belgium with veb energy agency Axpo has won a public tender from Flemish energy agency veb (Vlaams Energiebedrijf nv) to conclude its first joint virtual Power Purchase Agreement (vPPA) in Belgium’s public sector. The agreement will provide six public organisations with long-term access to Belgian onshore wind energy provided through a long-term collaboration between Axpo and Belgian wind energy producer Elicio and greater certainty on energy costs over a ten-year period.
27 Aug 26	Rockhopper Exploration announces proposed Capital Raising Further to the Company's announcement on 24 August 2026, Rockhopper Exploration, the oil and gas company with key interests in the North Falkland Basin, has announced its intention to raise approximately US$180 million (approximately £132.4 million), before expenses via a placing of New Ordinary Shares at an issue price of 70 pence per New Ordinary Share alongside an open offer of New Ordinary Shares at the Issue Price to raise up to approximately US$20 million (c. £14.4 million).
27 Aug 26	UK: Shell to move number of Aberdeen jobs to London Shell is to move a number of jobs from Aberdeen to London next year as part of changes to its global upstream business. Staff were informed of the move at a town hall meeting on Monday, with affected roles in development, subsurface and wells expected to relocate to London during 2027.
27 Aug 26	TotalEnergies completes the transfer of its 10% interest in Arctic LNG 2 TotalEnergies confirms that the transfer of its 10% interest in Arctic LNG 2 to NordLine (a Novatek subsidiary) has been completed. TotalEnergies is therefore no longer a shareholder in Arctic LNG 2.
27 Aug 26	Siemens Energy is starting preparations for business area Transformation of Industry to become a standalone company Siemens Energy is starting preparations for the legal and operational separation of its Transformation of Industry business area. The goal is to establish the business as a standalone entity and create a strong, independent industrial energy solutions company.
27 Aug 26	Shearwater announces second quarter and first half 2026 results Shearwater Geoservices has published the second quarter and first half 2026 results. Revenue in the quarter was USD 148.7 million compared to USD 133.8 million in the second quarter of 2025. EBITDA was USD 22.6 million, (USD 11.9 million) reflecting a continued slow marine contract acquisition market in line with expectations.
27 Aug 26	Trinidad/Morocco: Predator Oil & Gas announces update on sales revenues and drilling plans Predator Oil & Gas Holdings, the Jersey-based Oil and Gas Company with producing hydrocarbon operations and exploration activity focussed on Trinidad and Morocco, has announced an update on sales revenue and drilling plans.
27 Aug 26	Arrow Exploration announces Q2 2026 interim results Arrow Exploration, the high-growth operator with a portfolio of assets across key Colombian and Canadian hydrocarbon basins, has announced the filing of its Interim Condensed (unaudited) Consolidated Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis ('MD&A') for the three months ended June 30, 2026.
27 Aug 26	Tanzania: Aminex announces Ruvuma update Aminex notes the information reported in the Tanzanian press yesterday regarding the Ntorya Gas Development and its relevance to the ongoing implementation of this strategically important project.
26 Aug 26	Sri Lanka 2026 Licensing Round (SL2026-01) launched The Government of Sri Lanka, through the Petroleum Development Authority of Sri Lanka (PDASL), has officially announced the opening of the Sri Lanka Licensing Round 2026 (SL2026-01), offering four offshore exploration blocks in the Mannar Basin (see Map) to qualified international energy companies.
26 Aug 26	UK: Burnham gives strongest signal yet on more North Sea drilling Prime Minister Andy Burnham has given his clearest indication yet that his government could allow further drilling in the North Sea, saying Labour must take a 'pragmatic' approach to net zero. In an interview with the Financial Times, Mr Burnham appeared to endorse the position recently set out by Ecotricity founder and Labour donor Dale Vince, who has argued that continued North Sea production can be compatible with the energy transition.
26 Aug 26	Solstad Offshore announces contract award for CSV Normand Valiant Solstad Offshore has announced a 2-year contract award with Petrobras for the Normand Valiant, a vessel owned by Solstad Maritime ASA. The vessel will provide accommodation services to support production activities on the Brazilian continental shelf.
26 Aug 26	UK: Work starts and £100,000 community fund launches at County Durham solar farm Enviromena, the UK-based independent power producer, has begun construction at the 68MWp Longpasture solar farm in County Durham and launched a £100,000 community benefit fund to support local groups and initiatives.
26 Aug 26	UK: TotalEnergies Gas & Power secures renewable power from Walney Offshore Wind Farm TotalEnergies Gas & Power has entered into a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Offshore Partners Walney (OPW), which holds a 24.8% ownership stake in Walney I and II, operated by Ørsted, a combined offshore wind farm with a total installed capacity of 367 MW in the Irish Sea.
26 Aug 26	UAE: Technip Energies selected by L&T for a significant engineering services contract for ADNOC Offshore in the UAE Technip Energies has been awarded a significant contract by Larsen & Toubro Energy Hydrocarbon (LTEH) to provide detailed engineering services for a major ADNOC Offshore project in the United Arab Emirates.
26 Aug 26	Germany: Vestas announces two news orders from JUWI in Germany Vestas has announced two news orders from JUWI in Germany as part of its Q3 order intake. The orders comprise the 43 MW Mehring II and Breuberg projects.