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04 Aug 26	BP announces Q2 2026 results bp has announced Q2 2026 results: a stronger financial performance and good progress strengthening bp’s balance sheet; five priorities to deliver a step change in performance and grow shareholder value.
04 Aug 26	Guyana: ExxonMobil Global Projects selects Sercel Marlin solution to support Guyana offshore operations Sercel has been awarded a one-year contract by ExxonMobil Global Projects to deploy its Marlin solution to assist in the management of Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) on the Whiptail project, located in the Stabroek Block, offshore Guyana. The deployment of this software tool will support pipelay and mooring installation campaigns.
04 Aug 26	France: Envision Energy and Kallista Energy deliver 386 MWh energy storage project to accelerate Future Energy System in France Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, has deepened its collaboration with European renewable energy producer Kallista Energy, to deliver the 193 MW / 386 MWh Neuilly-en-Thelle battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Hauts-de-France. Construction commenced in early July 2026, with commercial operation expected before spring 2028.
04 Aug 26	Sonnedix secures €730 million financing to accelerate development across Southern Europe Sonnedix, a global renewable energy company with 12GW of total capacity, has closed a financing of €730 million for the refinancing, optimisation and construction of assets across several of Sonnedix’s core markets, France, Italy, Portugal and Spain.
04 Aug 26	Egypt: TGS commences large-scale 2D reimaging project in Egypt's Mediterranean Basin TGS, a global provider of energy data and intelligence, in partnership with Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS), has announced the commencement of the EGY-2DRE2026 project, a large-scale 2D seismic reimaging initiative covering 34,000 km across offshore Egypt.
04 Aug 26	UK: Swinney renews call to scrap windfall tax after crunch talks with North Sea leaders First Minister John Swinney has renewed his call for the UK Government to scrap the Energy Profits Levy after meeting senior figures from Scotland's offshore energy sector in Aberdeen. Speaking after a roundtable hosted by Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce on Monday evening, Mr Swinney urged the new Prime Minister to replace what he described as the 'damaging' windfall tax with a fairer long-term fiscal regime.
04 Aug 26	Germany: GET H2 Nukleus gains momentum: First hydrogen from Lingen reaches Marl The first hydrogen produced in the electrolysis in Lingen, Lower Saxony, has reached Marl in the northern Ruhr area. This marks the successful interaction of all components of the integrated GET H2 Nukleus hydrogen project.
04 Aug 26	MoA signed for sale of Viking Reach and Onboard WROV Eidesvik Reach AS, the joint venture owning the IMR vessel Viking Reach and in which Reach Subsea holds a 49.9% ownership interest, has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with an undisclosed buyer for the sale of the vessel.
04 Aug 26	US: Nordex Group secures new U.S. orders totaling more than 480 MW The Nordex Group has secured three new orders in the United States with a combined capacity of more than 480 MW. The contracts comprise the supply of 81 N163/5.X turbines.
04 Aug 26	Genel Energy announces unaudited results for the period ended 30 June 2026 In the first half of the year, the proposed recommended all-cash offer for Capricorn Energy has been a key priority and represents a significant step in Genel Energy's long-standing strategy to diversify geographically, in this case Egypt.
04 Aug 26	Morocco: Sound Energy completes the sale of Sound Energy Meridja and the relinquishment of Arran Energy Exploration interests Sound Energy has completed the sale of Sound Energy Meridja Limited ('SEML') to Managem SA , which was previously announced on 26 May 2026. The Company's subsidiary, Arran Energy Holdings, has also relinquished its 27.5% interest in the Anoual Exploration Permit and has waived its rights in the Grand Tendrara Exploration Permit.
04 Aug 26	UK: Cierco secures pivotal seabed rights for the Llyr Wind Projects in the Celtic Sea Cierco Energy has signed an Agreement for Lease with The Crown Estate, officially securing seabed rights for the innovative Llyr Wind Projects in the Celtic Sea. This landmark agreement unlocks two pioneering 100MW Test & Demonstration projects off the Pembrokeshire coast - projects that are poised to power up to 200,000 homes and accelerate Wales’s journey toward its clean energy ambitions.
04 Aug 26	US: Department of the Interior proposes targeted updates to Arctic exploratory drilling rule to advance American energy dominance The Department of the Interior has announced a proposed rule through the Marine Minerals Administration to modernize and refine federal regulations governing exploratory oil and gas drilling on the Arctic Outer Continental Shelf, advancing President Donald J. Trump’s commitment to unleash American Energy Dominance while maintaining strong safety and environmental oversight.
03 Aug 26	Colombia: Petrobras confirms new gas discovery in Colombia Petrobras has announced a new gas discovery in the Sandia-1 exploratory well, located in Block GUA-OFF-O in deep waters offshore Colombia. The Sandia-1 well is located approx. 42 kms from the coast, at a water depth of 1251 meters and 18 kms from the Sirius-1 (discovery) and Sirius-2 (appraisal) wells and 9 kms from the Copoazu-1 well (discovery).
03 Aug 26	US: RWE and Google sign power purchase agreement for Oklahoma solar project Google to purchase total output from RWE’s 155 MW Crooked Creek Solar project under a 15-year agreement. Crooked Creek Solar will support Google’s operations in SPP, while generating affordable locally sourced electricity for Oklahoma.
03 Aug 26	TotalEnergies acquires Shell's renewables business and sells a 50% stake in a portfolio of developed assets to KKR The acquisition of Shell's onshore renewables portfolio complements TotalEnergies' power generation activities in four key European countries. The transaction with KKR is in line with TotalEnergies' business model of selling 50% stakes in renewable assets once developed.
03 Aug 26	UK: United Infrastructure expands Scottish operations with New Alness office to support SSEN Transmission United Infrastructure has officially opened its new office in Alness, marking a significant milestone in the company's commitment to supporting our major investment in the north of Scotland’s electricity network.
03 Aug 26	UK: AGCC warns UK cannot afford further North Sea uncertainty after BP exit decision Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) has urged ministers to deliver swift approvals for the Jackdaw and Rosebank developments, warning that the UK's energy industry cannot afford further uncertainty following BP's decision to market its North Sea business.
03 Aug 26	Germany: bp completes sale of Gelsenkirchen refinery to Klesch Group, further simplifying portfolio and strengthening balance sheet bp has completed the sale of Gelsenkirchen refinery and related businesses to Klesch Group. The transaction supports bp’s continued focus on disciplined capital allocation and is also expected to lower underlying operating expenditure by around $1 billion.
03 Aug 26	Shell signs agreement to sell European onshore renewables portfolio to TotalEnergies Shell has signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with TotalEnergies for the sale of its European onshore renewables portfolio. The portfolio includes development-stage and operational assets across Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the UK.
03 Aug 26	Australia: Worley secures framework services agreement with INPEX Worley has been awarded a framework agreement with INPEX Operations Australia Pty Ltd to support its operations in Australia, building on more than a decade of working together.
03 Aug 26	Germany: Qualitas Energy starts construction of 42 MW Ingstetten wind farm in Germany 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 announced the start of construction works for its Ingstetten wind farm repowering project in Germany.
03 Aug 26	Eni opens its supercomputing capabilities to the innovation ecosystem Eni is opening up its supercomputing infrastructure to companies, start-ups and research centres, making its computational capacity, specialist expertise and advanced tools available to support the development of artificial intelligence solutions and digital innovation.
03 Aug 26	Kosmos Energy announces Q2 2026 results Kosmos Energy has announced its financial and operating results for the second quarter of 2026. For the quarter, the Company generated net income of $185 million, or $0.31 per diluted share. When adjusted for certain items that impact the comparability of results, the Company generated an adjusted net income of $68 million, or $0.11 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2026.
03 Aug 26	Romania: Nordex Group obtains 77 MW order in Romania The Nordex Group has received an order from the Swedish renewable energy company OX2 for the supply and installation of 11 N175/6.X turbines in Romania. The contract for the Urleasca wind farm with a total installed capacity of 77 MW also includes a 35-year Premium Service agreement.