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12 May 26	Turkey: ENKA and GE Vernova mark the start of commercial operation of Türkiye’s first HA-powered plant ENKA and GE Vernova have announced the start of commercial operations at the 852 megawatts (MW) Kirklareli power plant in Kirklareli, about 20 miles from the Bulgarian border in Türkiye. The facility is the first HA-powered plant in the country and represents a significant milestone in the modernization of Türkiye’s power generation fleet.
12 May 26	Nigeria: Petralon Energy ramps up production on Dawes Island by ~2,800 bpd, bringing DI-3 well onstream in under 6 months Within six months of achieving First Oil on the Dawes Island Field, indigenous operator Petralon Energy has commenced production on its second consecutive well, DI-3. Production on the well commenced on the 14th of March 2026 and has since delivered average additional daily production of approx. 2,800 bopd, bringing the field's combined production capacity to approx. 4,800 bopd.
12 May 26	Angola: Etu Energias confirms success at the Espadarte 7ST2 well - a milestone for Angola’s private oil and gas sector Etu Energias has announced the successful completion of the Espadarte 7ST2 (ESP 7ST2) appraisal well in Block 2/05, located in the Lower Congo Basin. The ESP 7ST2 well delivered highly positive indicators for the development of the area.
12 May 26	UK: Tesla Launches £199 Renewable Energy Bundle in the UK Tesla has rolled out a new bundled home energy offering in the United Kingdom. In partnership with certified installer BOXT, Tesla is now offering a Renewable Energy Bundle that provides an eight-panel solar installation and a Powerwall 3 home battery for £199 per month.
12 May 26	Syria: TotalEnergies signs a Cooperation Agreement on offshore exploration TotalEnergies together with its partners QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips, has signed today a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) relating to the exploration of Block 3 offshore Syria in the Mediterranean Sea.
12 May 26	UK: British Solar Renewables acquires Berden Solar Park British Solar Renewables (BSR) has acquired Berden Solar Farm, a consented, ready-to-build solar project located near Bishop’s Stortford in Essex. The project is a 56MWp ground-mounted solar development, situated on approximately 177 acres of land.
12 May 26	Australia: OEG secures multi-million-dollar CCU contract extension with a global operator to support Bass Strait operations OEG has secured a long-term multi-million-dollar contract extension with a global operator to support its offshore drilling operations in the Bass Strait field, Australia, until the end of field life, expected to be in 2036.
12 May 26	North Star secures major tranche of North Sea ERRV contracts, reinforcing offshore safety and UK energy security North Star, the UK’s leading fully integrated offshore infrastructure service provider, has secured a significant multi-million-pound pipeline of North Sea emergency response and rescue vessel (ERRV) contracts across 17 vessels in its fleet. The awards represent approx. 50 years of combined contract duration.
12 May 26	Santos takes FID on Agogo Production Facility Tie-In Project in Papua New Guinea Santos has announced a final investment decision to proceed with the Agogo Production Facility (APF) Tie-In Project in Papua New Guinea, following approval by the PNG LNG joint venture.
12 May 26	UK: SSEN Transmission leads rollout of 'revolutionary' modular substations for grid connections A new approach to substation delivery is leading the way, with standardised modular substations that enable much of the assembly, wiring, and testing to be completed off site before installation and commissioning. Designed to operate at 132kV and 33kV, the modular substations are ideally suited to smaller-scale grid connection projects, including individual windfarms and other renewable generation.
12 May 26	Australia: New report finds economic boost from Browse Independent modelling shows the proposed Browse to North West Shelf (NWS) Project represents a significant opportunity to strengthen Australia’s energy security, support the energy transition and deliver long-term economic benefits for Western Australia and the nation.
12 May 26	Pharos Energy provides Trading and Operations Update ahead of AGM Pharos Energy, an independent energy company with assets in Vietnam and Egypt, has provided a Trading and Operations Update ahead of the Company’s annual general meeting (AGM).
12 May 26	UK: Jersey Oil and Gas announces final results for Y/E 31 December 2025 AIM-listed Jersey Oil & Gas, an independent upstream oil and gas company focused on the UK Continental Shelf region of the North Sea, has announced its audited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025.
12 May 26	Brazil: New Wave Offshore Energy selected as Marine Warranty Surveyor for Shell’s Orca Project New Wave Offshore Energy has announced the award of a major Marine Warranty Survey (MWS) contract for Shell’s Orca Project in the pre-salt Santos Basin, offshore Brazil.
12 May 26	Odfjell Technology reports for the first quarter of 2026 Odfjell Technology reports first-quarter 2026 revenue of NOK 1,374 million and EBITDA of NOK 188 million. Adjusted EBITDA was NOK 204 million, after NOK 16 million of one-off costs primarily related to the acquisition of Kaseum and Razor, completed during the quarter. The EBITDA margin was 14%.
12 May 26	Odfjell Drilling reports for the first quarter of 2026 Odfjell Drilling continued to prove the value of its strategy during Q1 2026, with strong financial results mainly driven by operational performance. Revenue and EBITDA have increased.
12 May 26	UK: Fugro geotechnical survey to support Berwick Bank B offshore wind farm Fugro has been awarded a major geotechnical survey contract by SSE for Berwick Bank B, part of the landmark Berwick Bank offshore wind project in the North Sea.
12 May 26	Seadrill announces first quarter 2026 results Seadrill has announced its first quarter 2026 results. Secured multiple contract awards across the U.S. Gulf, Brazil and Angola, adding over $860 million to Contract Backlog since the February fleet status report. Contract Backlog now stands at $3.1 billion.
12 May 26	Germany: BayWa r.e. secures operations contract for Germany's largest battery storage system BayWa r.e. has strengthened its Asset Operations business with the signing of an eight-year service contract with a Danish investment fund - the Scale Fund, for the 'Alfeld' battery storage system located in Lower Saxony, Germany.
11 May 26	Poland: Ørsted and PGE kick off offshore installation of Baltica 2 project Ørsted and PGE are moving ahead with full-scale offshore construction activities on the Baltica 2 project. The first foundations have been successfully installed in the Polish part of the Baltic Sea. With this project, Ørsted and PGE are building Poland’s largest offshore wind farm of 1.5 GW – enough to power 2.5 million Polish households.
11 May 26	Sweden: Hexicon acquires the remaining shares in Mareld Green Energy and becomes sole owner Hexicon has entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining 50 percent of the shares in Mareld Green Energy from its joint venture partner Mainstream Renewable Power. Following the transaction, Hexicon will own 100 per cent of Mareld Green Energy. Through the acquisition, Hexicon will take full ownership and control of Mareld, a strategically important project in the company’s Swedish offshore wind portfolio.
11 May 26	Germany: New WELTEC BIOPOWER website A modern website for international audiences. The new website showcases WELTEC BIOPOWER's 25 years of experience as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of biogas and biomethane plants. In order to increase visibility of its service portfolio and improve access to information, the company has completely overhauled its website.
11 May 26	UK: Industry leaders urge Government to prioritise industrial decarbonisation to protect jobs and energy security Leading industry bodies have warned the Energy Secretary that urgent Government action on industrial decarbonisation is needed. Without it, the UK risks accelerating the decline of its foundational industries, putting jobs, investment and energy security at risk.
11 May 26	Azerbaijan: SOCAR completes the acquisition of Italiana Petroli (IP) from API Holding SOCAR thas announced the completion of the acquisition of 99.82% of the shares of Italiana Petroli (IP) from API Holding. The acquisition reflects SOCAR’s long-term strategy of expanding its integrated energy value chain and strengthening its presence across Europe, with Italy representing a core market within its regional portfolio.
11 May 26	USGS releases assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources in Bossier Formation of Gulf Coast The U.S. Geological Survey released its assessment of undiscovered gas and oil in the Bossier Formation along the Gulf Coast, assessing that there are technically recoverable resources of 343.5 trillion cubic feet of gas – enough to supply the United States for more than 10 years at the current rate of consumption - as well as 3 million barrels of oil.