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09 Nov 26	Australia: European Energy and AirTrunk officially open 31 MW Mulwala solar project in Australia European Energy has officially opened its Mulwala Solar Farm in New South Wales, Australia, following completion of construction, energisation, and commissioning. The 31 MW solar farm, which will incorporate a 25 MW / 100 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS), has successfully completed full-output testing and is now operating at full output.
09 Nov 26	US: Quantum Helium commences major Sagebrush-1 stimulation programme Quantum Helium has announced that operations have now commenced for its major fracture stimulation programme at the Sagebrush-1 well in Colorado, USA, where the Company holds a 90% working interest.
09 Nov 26	Germany: Fugro awarded multiyear framework contract for Geotechnical Site Investigations offshore Germany, for offshore wind development Fugro has secured a multiyear framework agreement with the German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) to undertake geotechnical site investigations in the German North Sea. The acquired data, complemented by detailed laboratory testing, will provide critical input for future wind farm developers during the tendering and development phases.
09 Nov 26	UK: Majority of Scots want Holyrood to control North Sea drilling licences, poll finds Almost six in ten Scots believe decisions on North Sea oil and gas drilling licences should be made by the Scottish Government rather than Westminster, according to new polling.
09 Nov 26	Nordex Group to enter Albania with 84 MW order from Verbund The Nordex Group is entering the Albanian market for the first time. The company has received an order from Austrian energy company VERBUND for the supply and installation of twelve N163/6.X wind turbines for an 84 MW wind farm, project Spille, in Albania. The contract also includes a 15-year Premium Service agreement.
09 Nov 26	UK: Reabold announces completion of the Stage 1 feasibility study into an integrated gas-to-power and co-located data centre at West Newton Reabold Resources announces completion of the Stage 1 feasibility study into an integrated gas-to-power and co-located data centre at West Newton.
09 Nov 26	Cote d'Ivoire: VAALCO Energy announces Côte D'Ivoire Block CI-705 update VAALCO Energy has announced completion of the First Exploration Phase work commitments and approval to proceed to the Second Exploration Phase at Block CI-705, offshore Côte d'Ivoire.
09 Nov 26	DOF Group announces contract extension for Skandi Mariner DOF Group has announced that the AHTS Skandi Mariner has had an option relating to its current contract declared. The contract was previously set to end in Q2 2027, and is now firm until Q3 2028.
08 Nov 26	Romania: EBRD supports major wind farm in Romania The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a senior loan of up to €31.9 million to Midmar Callatis, a wholly-owned project subsidiary of Rezolv Energy, to finance the construction and operation of Dunarea East, which will be one of Romania’s largest wind farms. This loan forms part of a broader senior financing package of up to €367 million.
08 Nov 26	Germany: Hydrogen-fuelled power generation: RWE and Kawasaki commence trial operations with 34-MW gas turbine in Lingen RWE and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) held a ceremony to mark the commissioning of a hydrogen-compatible gas turbine with a capacity of 34 megawatts at the Emsland gas-fired power station in Lingen. The turbine is the largest of its kind in Europe and will generate electricity from hydrogen for the first time on an industrial scale.
08 Nov 26	SLB to deploy digital field development planning for Crescent Petroleum Crescent Petroleum has selected SLB to deploy digital field development planning under a new three-year contract. The agreement marks the first commercial adoption of the FDPlan™ agile field development planning solution in the Middle East and North Africa and builds on Crescent Petroleum’s existing use of the Delfi™ digital platform for reservoir engineering workflows.
08 Nov 26	Romania: Rezolv Energy secures up to €367 million financing for the Dunarea East wind farm in Romania Rezolv Energy, an independent renewable energy producer backed by Actis and Mubadala, has signed project financing of up to €367 million for its 292.5MW Dunarea East wind farm in Constan?a County, southeastern Romania.
08 Nov 26	UAE: ADNOC Gas and Sharjah National Oil Corporation sign strategic collaboration agreement to advance UAE gas network integration ADNOC Gas has announced the signing of a strategic collaboration agreement with Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC) to explore a range of strategic opportunities aimed at strengthening gas supply security and enhancing the flexibility and resilience of the UAE’s energy infrastructure.
08 Nov 26	Latvia: Ignitis Group reaches commercial operations date of 173.6 MW Tume solar farm in Latvia Ignitis Group has announced that the Tume solar farm, controlled by the Group's subsidiary Ignitis Renewables has achieved the commercial operations date (COD). Since the COD of Tume solar farm, the Group’s installed Green Capacities have increased to 2.3 GW (from 2.1 GW).
08 Nov 26	UK: Eastern Green Link 2 marks two years of construction Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2), the UK’s biggest ever electricity transmission project, is celebrating two years of construction, with major progress being made from Peterhead in Aberdeenshire to Wren Hall in Yorkshire.
08 Nov 26	Philippines: Malampaya Phase 4 delivers First Gas, strengthening PH energy security The Malampaya Phase 4 (MP4) project has achieved its First Gas milestone, successfully bringing natural gas from the Malampaya East-1 and Camago-3 wells into the existing Malampaya production system. The achievement marks a significant milestone for the Malampaya consortium and reinforces the project’s role in sustaining the Philippines’ indigenous natural gas supply.
08 Nov 26	Ørsted delivers strong earnings with 19% EBITDA growth Ørsted’s Board of Directors have approved the interim financial report for the first nine months of 2026. Ørsted delivered strong financial results, made significant progress on construction projects across three continents, and remains on track to deliver on the 2026 financial guidance
08 Nov 26	APA Corporation announces third-quarter 2026 financial and operational results APA’s preliminary budget for 2027 upstream capital investment is $2.5 billion. Exploration and GranMorgu development represent approximately 60% of the $400 million year-over-year increase, with the balance reflecting increased Permian activity and expected service cost inflation. This investment program is expected to result in similar U.S. and Egypt production year-over-year.
06 Nov 26	Energy security concerns spur faster renewables growth across a widening constellation of countries Renewables, already expanding at a record pace before the current energy crisis, are set to see strong growth across a wider range of countries around the world in the coming years as governments seek to strengthen energy security and reduce their exposure to imported fuels and volatile prices, according to the IEA’s latest report.
06 Nov 26	UK: Swinney opposes Labour's ban on new North Sea drilling First Minister John Swinney has criticised the UK Government's plans to ban new oil and gas exploration in the North Sea, arguing there is a strong case for developing domestic resources rather than relying on imports.
06 Nov 26	UK: Labour MPs condemn North Sea drilling ban as ‘crazy and perverse’ Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing a growing rebellion from his own MPs over plans to ban new oil and gas exploration in the North Sea, with Labour backbenchers warning the policy threatens jobs, investment and Britain's energy security.
06 Nov 26	South Africa: PNE Group sells another photovoltaic project in South Africa The PNE Group is continuing its successful project development activities in South Africa. The company has recently concluded the sale of another large photovoltaic (PV) project, located in the Free State province, with a planned nominal capacity of 250 MW, to a major South African independent power producer.
06 Nov 26	Japan: Greenvolt brings first two battery energy storage systems (BESS) into operation in Japan Greenvolt Power has brought its first two battery energy storage projects into operation in Japan, with a combined capacity of 4 MW / 8 MWh. Located in Kyushu, south-western Japan, the two stand-alone projects operate on a merchant basis, generating revenues through participation in electricity markets.
06 Nov 26	Australia: Georgina Energy provides update on Hussar EP513 wellhead procurement and rig mobilisation Georgina Energy, a helium, hydrogen and natural gas exploration and development company with strategic permits in Australia, announces further progress towards drilling at its Hussar EP513 project in Western Australia, including the procurement of wellhead equipment from Cactus Wellhead and notification to Ensign regarding mobilisation of the contracted Ensign Rig 970.
06 Nov 26	ConocoPhillips announces third-quarter 2026 results and increases quarterly ordinary dividend by 11% ConocoPhillips reports third-quarter 2026 earnings of $4.0 billion compared with third-quarter 2025 earnings of $1.7 billion. Excluding special items, third-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings were $3.9 billion compared with third-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of $2.0 billion. Special items for the quarter primarily reflect the reversal of a tax reserve.