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10 Aug 26	Serica Energy issues statement regarding Final Offer for Pharos Energy Further to the announcement made by Serica Energy and Pharos on 26 July 2026 setting out the terms of a recommended cash offer for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Pharos, Serica has provided an update on the terms of the Serica Offer.
10 Aug 26	UK: Chinese wind turbine giant urges Burnham to overturn security ban Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Ming Yang is seeking to persuade Prime Minister Andy Burnham to overturn a government ban on its equipment, reviving hopes of a major manufacturing investment in Scotland.
10 Aug 26	SBM Offshore announces Half Year 2026 earnings SBM Offshore entered 2026 with strong momentum and delivered a strong performance in the first half of 2026, underpinned by disciplined execution across our portfolio and the sale of FPSO ONE GUYANA. In an increasingly complex and volatile environment, these results highlight the resilience of our business model, commented Øivind Tangen, CEO of SBM Offshore.
10 Aug 26	UK: Neshion Energy Park application submitted to the Scottish Government The application for consent for the proposed Neshion Energy Park has been submitted to the Scottish Government. The project is located adjacent to Sullom Voe Oil Terminal, strategically placed to underpin the next stage of Shetland’s energy transition.
10 Aug 26	Cadeler strengthens future installation capacity with firm orders for two new T-class vessels Cadeler has signed firm contracts with COSCO Shipping Offshore shipyard in Qidong, China, for the construction of two new T-class offshore wind installation vessels, scheduled for delivery in 2030 and 2031.
10 Aug 26	UK: UK Government urged to ‘end the madness’ and approve Jackdaw The UK Government has been urged to end uncertainty over the North Sea and approve the Jackdaw gas field as a public consultation on the project closes today. Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce said the case for the development was 'overwhelming', arguing that it would support jobs, investment and energy security while reducing reliance on higher-emission imported LNG.
10 Aug 26	DOF Group awarded contracts for 2x AHTS vessels in the CARICOM region DOF Group has been awarded firm contracts with a combined duration of 150 days for two of its AHTS vessels in the CARICOM (Caribbean Community) region. DOF will also provide ROV services for the engagement.
10 Aug 26	UK: Fred. Olsen Renewables files planning application for a 20-turbine wind farm at Invercassley in Sutherland Fred. Olsen Renewables has submitted a Section 36 application to Scottish Ministers for a 20-turbine wind farm proposal at Invercassley in Sutherland.
10 Aug 26	UK: Angus Energy announces accelerated debt reduction Angus Energy has announced that, following completion of its recently announced financial restructuring, it has completed the first cash sweep under the amended financing arrangements.
10 Aug 26	India: Shearwater awarded two large 3D seismic acquisition projects in India Shearwater Geoservices has received two separate Letter of Awards (LOA’s) from Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited ('ONGC'), each representing a large offshore 3D seismic survey offshore India. Combined, the two projects add approximately 15 vessel months of backlog.
10 Aug 26	Australia: TGS awarded 4D streamer contract offshore Australia TGS, a leading provider of energy data and intelligence, has announced the award of a 4D streamer acquisition contract offshore Australia. The Ramform Sovereign is scheduled to mobilize in December, with the survey expected to have a duration of close to 50 days.
10 Aug 26	ADNOC Gas delivers resilient Q2 net income, takes FID on major growth projects ADNOC Gas and its subsidiaries have announced its results for the second quarter of 2026, delivering net income of $665 million, above the guidance range of $400-600 million, despite exceptional external disruption during the period.
09 Aug 26	UK: Jackdaw gas field should be approved, says leading energy academic A leading energy academic has urged regulators to approve the Jackdaw gas field, arguing the UK will become more reliant on higher-emissions imports if the North Sea project does not proceed. Jackdaw is one of two major North Sea developments being advanced by Adura, alongside the Rosebank field west of Shetland. The Company says the projects together represent £10.8 billion of investment and will generate £28.7 billion in gross value added over their producing lifetimes.
09 Aug 26	ABO Energy agrees the sale of its Polish and Hungarian subsidiaries ABO Energy has agreed, as planned, the sale of its Hungarian and Polish subsidiaries. The Greek company PPC, the leading South-East European integrated utility Group, will acquire the two companies, including all 38 ABO Energy employees in the two countries, a development pipeline with a total capacity of around two gigawatts, and five operational solar parks with a combined capacity of 82 megawatts as well as a 17 megawatts solar farm nearing completion.
09 Aug 26	Ikon Science unites Petrosys Group and Omnira Software under the Ikon Science brand Ikon Science has announced that Petrosys Group and Omnira Software have united under the Ikon Science brand, giving customers access to one of the industry’s most comprehensive software portfolios for the upstream energy sector.
09 Aug 26	Mozambique: ExxonMobil awards McDermott Letter of Intent for Rovuma LNG Project McDermott Energy Solutions (UK), a subsidiary of McDermott and a majority shareholder in the SMDC joint venture, has been awarded by ExxonMobil Moçambique Limitada, on behalf of the Area 4 partners, a letter of intent including limited engineering and procurement services for the continuation of the Rovuma LNG Phase 1 midstream development.
09 Aug 26	India: Bourbon's new subsea vessel Evolution 810 begins its first operations offshore India Bourbon Evolution 810, the latest in the Bourbon Evolution 800 series, which is starting its first long-term contract off the Indian coast. Designed for deepwater operations, this vessel strengthens the Group’s IMR (Inspection, Maintenance and Repair) fleet and supports BOURBON’s customers in their complex Subsea operations.
07 Aug 26	UK: Aura Power merged with Verdant Energy to create leading UK solar and battery storage platform Verdant Energy and Aura Power Developments have merged to create one of the UK’s leading solar and battery energy storage system ('BESS') independent power producers, led by Aura Power’s Founder and Chief Executive, Simon Coulson, who retains a minority stake.
07 Aug 26	Faroes: Faroese government backs Rosebank development The Faroese Government has thrown its support behind the development of the Rosebank oil and gas field as it steps up efforts to establish its own fossil fuel industry. Rosebank, the UK’s largest undeveloped oil and gas field, lies just miles from the maritime boundary between the UK and the Faroe Islands.
07 Aug 26	UK: Llyr Offshore Wind secures Section 36 Consent – a major milestone for Wales’ clean energy future Cierco Energy has announced that the Llyr Wind project has been granted Section 36 Consent by the Welsh Ministers - marking the first major offshore wind approval by the new Welsh Government and a pivotal moment for Wales’ renewable energy ambitions.
07 Aug 26	UK: Protium secures planning approval for landmark Cromarty Green Hydrogen Facility Protium, one of the UK’s leading green hydrogen companies, has announced that The Highland Council has officially granted planning permission for the Cromarty Green Hydrogen Production Facility (CGHPF), a flagship 15MW green hydrogen electrolysis facility located in Alness, near Inverness. This is the first stage of the Highland Hydrogen Hub.
07 Aug 26	Italy: European Energy divests ready-to-build 90 MW solar park in Italy European Energy has completed the divestment of the 90 MW Cerano Energreen solar park in Brindisi, Puglia, Italy – fully permitted and secured under Italy’s FerX Contract for Difference scheme.
07 Aug 26	Colombia: Arrow Exploration announces IC-3, IC-4HZ, and IC-5HZ well results Arrow Exploration, the high-growth operator with a portfolio of assets across key Colombian hydrocarbon basins, has provided an update on operational activity at the Icaco field on the Tapir Block in the Llanos Basin of Colombia where Arrow holds a 50 percent beneficial interest.
07 Aug 26	VAALCO Energy announces second quarter 2026 results VAALCO Energy has reported operational and financial results for the second quarter 2026. Additionally, the Company has provided operational and financial guidance for the third quarter and full year of 2026.
07 Aug 26	UK: AREG calls on Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh to meet the companies powering the renewables energy sector In letters to the Prime Minister, Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Energy Secretary, Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) has invited Miatta Fahnbulleh to meet the companies in the Northeast of Scotland that are contributing to maintaining security of energy supply across the UK, and leading the technological innovation in clean, renewable power.