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15 Sep 26	Halliburton awarded bundled deepwater well construction and completions contract
15 Sep 26	Argentina: ABO Energy signs framework agreement to sell Argentine portfolio ABO Energy KGaA has agreed to sell its Argentine portfolio to the Novva Group. The portfolio comprises renewable energy projects in the development stage with a total capacity of 3.17 gigawatts. The transaction is expected to be finalized as part of a confirmatory due diligence process in a share purchase agreement (SPA) in the next few months.
15 Sep 26	Serbia: Masdar and Taaleri Energia inaugurate 154MW Cibuk 2 project, creating largest wind power hub in Serbia and Western Balkans Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, and Taaleri Energia, a Finnish renewable energy fund manager, have inaugurated the 154-megawatt (MW) Cibuk 2 wind farm, creating the largest wind power hub in Serbia and the Western Balkans.
15 Sep 26	Tahnoon bin Zayed and President of Azerbaijan witness Masdar agreement to explore new renewable energy projects and power opportunities Masdar, a global clean energy leader, signed a collaboration agreement with Azerbaijan Green Energy Company (AGEC) to explore the development of new renewable energy projects in Azerbaijan. Masdar and SOCAR Green also announced they have reached financial close on the 315MW Neftchala Solar PV project.
15 Sep 26	Saudi Arabia: Saipem completes divestment of Shallow Water Drilling's operations in Saudi Arabia Saipem has completed the sale of its entire shareholding in Saudi Arabian Saipem Limited to ADES Saudi Limited Company, an indirect subsidiary of ADES Holding Company, an international operator active worldwide in offshore and onshore drilling services.
15 Sep 26	UK: OEUK CEO David Whitehouse challenges critics: come and debate the future of UK Energy David Whitehouse chief executive of Offshore Energies UK, spelled out the benefits of UK energy production in a stark message to the government as he launched OEUK’s flagship 2026 Economic Report to an audience of 300 energy industry specialists in Aberdeen.
15 Sep 26	Thailand: Valeura Energy receives approval of strategic farm-in agreement with PTTEP Valeura Energy has announced that Thailand has granted executive approval for the transfer of interest from PTTEP Energy Development Company Limited, a subsidiary of PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited ('PTTEP') to Valeura, in connection with its strategic farm-in agreement to Blocks G1/65 and G3/65 in the offshore Gulf of Thailand.
15 Sep 26	Norway: Soiltech awarded expanded scope on Deepsea Yantai Soiltech’s scope on Deepsea Yantai under a contract with DNO and Elemental Energies in Norway has been expanded to include Soiltech’s SmartTransfer™ technology, with effect from fourth quarter 2026.The additional scope constitutes a large contract for Soiltech and covers solid waste management services on the rig and the transfer of drill cuttings to shore by PSV.
15 Sep 26	Petrobras signs long-term contract for the purchase and sale of Liquefied Natural Gas with US company Sempra Infrastructure Petrobras has signed a long-term Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) purchase and sale agreement with Sempra Infrastructure, a US subsidiary of Sempra. The contract, signed at the end of August, provides for the purchase, by Petrobras, of 0.8 million tons per year (mtpa) of LNG for a period of 20 years.
15 Sep 26	Mozambique: Africa Gas & LNG Summit 2026 to Bring Investment and Local Value Into Focus in Maputo The Africa Gas & LNG Summit (AfGLNG) will take place in Maputo from 11-13 November 2026, bringing together government leaders, energy executives, investors and industry experts to examine how Africa can convert its gas resources into wider economic opportunity.
15 Sep 26	UAE: Lamprell appointed as consortium partner on major offshore EPCI project Lamprell has been awarded a contract as part of a consortium with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for a major offshore engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) project in the UAE.
15 Sep 26	UK domestic energy production faces critical challenge The UK stands to lose a multi-billion-pound economic opportunity and risks letting investment, jobs and energy security slip away, say the authors of the 2026 Economic Report from Offshore Energies UK.
15 Sep 26	Germany: Zelestra signs largest hybrid solar-plus-energy-storage contract in Germany to supply green electricity for low-carbon steel production Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH, a subsidiary of Salzgitter AG, and Zelestra have signed Germany's largest hybrid solar-plus-storage power supply agreement (PPA). The long-term agreement covers two projects that support the production of green steel and increase grid flexibility.
15 Sep 26	UK: Morgan and Morecambe Offshore Wind Farms Transmission Assets development consent decision announced The Morgan and Morecambe Offshore Wind Farms Transmission Assets DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
15 Sep 26	US: Pantheon Resources announces 2026 Interim Results and Corporate Updates Pantheon Resources, the oil and gas company developing the Kodiak and Ahpun oil fields on Alaska's North Slope, hass announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026, together with corporate updates regarding completion of its 2026 seismic reprocessing project, ongoing farm-out discussions and a working capital update.
15 Sep 26	TotalEnergies announces a partnership with Mistral to develop frontier AI models for reservoir exploration and engineering TotalEnergies and Mistral have announced a 3-year joint program representing an investment of more than €100 million aimed at developing a new generation of frontier AI models to support TotalEnergies' geosciences experts in the exploration, characterization and development of oil and gas reservoirs.
15 Sep 26	Afentra announces half year results Afentra, the upstream oil and gas company focused on production and development assets in Africa, has announced its half year results for the six months ended 30 June 2026.
15 Sep 26	Oman: Kistos completes acquisition of Blocks 3 & 4 Kistos, an independent energy company focused on unlocking value within its existing portfolio and through value-accretive M&A, has completed the acquisition of Blocks 3 & 4 from Mitsui E&P Middle East.
15 Sep 26	Borr Drilling streamlines Mexico operations Borr Drilling has entered into definitive agreements to divest its 51% equity interest in the Mexican joint ventures Perforaciones Estratégicas e Integrales Mexicana S.A. de C.V. and Perforaciones Estratégicas e Integrales Mexicana II, S.A. de C.V. (together, 'Perfomex') to its long-standing local partner in Mexico.
15 Sep 26	Santos strengthens global LNG portfolio as a supply leader across Asia Pacific Santos has announced two new separate non-binding LNG agreements that underscore the company's growing global LNG portfolio position and its role as a leading supplier of secure, flexible and reliable energy to customers across the Asia-Pacific.
15 Sep 26	PNG: Wood secures long-term construction services contract with ExxonMobil PNG Wood has been awarded a new $200 million contract by ExxonMobil PNG (EMPNG) for construction services in support of the EMPNG operated PNG LNG Project in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
15 Sep 26	Norway: Fulkrum awarded inspection services contract by Vår Energi This significant contract covers inspection services across Vår Energi’s project portfolio, supporting quality assurance, operational integrity, and efficient project execution. As part of this framework agreement, Fulkrum is currently supporting three subsea developments within the Gjøa area: Ophelia, Gjøa Nord, and Cerisa, providing inspection and testing of equipment and systems both offshore and on-site at the testing facilities.
14 Sep 26	Angola: Saipem awarded new offshore contract in Angola worth approx. 350 million USD Saipem has been awarded a new offshore contract in Angola worth approx. 350 million USD. The contract has been assigned by Azule Energy Angola S.p.A., an incorporated joint venture owned by Eni and bp, and relates to the West Hub Tails project, part of the wider Agogo Integrated West Hub Development, located 180 km offshore Angola at water depths up to 1,750 meters.
14 Sep 26	Germany: Uniper signs agreement to sell its 20% stake in OPAL gas pipeline to Hy24 Uniper has signed an agreement to sell its 20% stake in OPAL to Hy24. Hy24 is a leading investor in the hydrogen sector, with a focus on infrastructure, technology, and industrial projects that support the development of a climate-neutral hydrogen economy. Hy24 is acquiring the stake via its Clean Hydrogen Infrastructure Fund.
14 Sep 26	UK: Economists back North Sea exploration to boost growth Economists and policy researchers are backing new oil and gas exploration in the North Sea as key for growth, a survey has revealed. The questionnaire, carried out by the Centre for British Progress think tank, showed that more than 80% of those surveyed believe fresh exploration would be one of the most effective policies to boost UK growth.