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30 Jul 26	Timor-Leste secures landmark investment to transform renewable energy future Timor-Leste is set to accelerate its clean energy transition after development partners announced support for a landmark solar and battery storage project aimed at improving energy security and reducing reliance on imported diesel. The initiative brings together international partners, including the World Bank Group, to help reshape the country’s power sector and promote sustainable economic growth.
30 Jul 26	UK: Pipeline studies will help carbon storage industry The carbon storage industry has been given a significant boost today (30 July 2026) with the publication of two NSTA-commissioned studies into the challenges posed by transporting carbon dioxide through offshore pipelines. New and repurposed infrastructure is appraised in separate projects.
30 Jul 26	Saipem enters into a new €1 billion ‘Revolving Credit Facility’ Saipem has entered into a new €1 billion ‘Revolving Credit Facility’ with a pool of thirteen leading financial institutions. The new credit facility will replace the €600 million ‘Revolving Credit Facility’ entered into by Saipem on February 10, 2025.
30 Jul 26	UK: ENGIE and La Caisse select GE Vernova for the next phase of the modernization of Dinorwig pumped storage hydropower plant in North Wales, UK First Hydro Company – a 75:25 joint venture between ENGIE and La Caisse, has selected GE Vernova for the modernization/replanting of the first two units of the Dinorwig pumped storage hydropower plant in North Wales, UK.
30 Jul 26	Dynamis Power Solutions awards Baker Hughes major power generation order for Data Centers, Oil & Gas Dynamis Power Solutions, a leading mobile power generation packager in North America, and Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, have announced a major order for 76 NovaLT™16 gas turbines paired with gearboxes and generators powered by BRUSH™ Power Generation – totaling ~1.3GW for hypermobile power generation across a wide range of data center projects and oil & gas applications.
30 Jul 26	UK: Trump makes fresh claim Burnham will 'open up' North Sea oil US President Donald Trump has again claimed Prime Minister Andy Burnham told him he would 'open up North Sea oil' during a phone call between the two leaders, suggesting such a move would make the UK 'a wealthy country'.
30 Jul 26	Technip Energies and EDF sign strategic framework agreement to support delivery of the EPR2 program Technip Energies and EDF have signed a strategic framework agreement, to support execution, construction management, and delivery of EDF’s nuclear new-build program - EPR2.
30 Jul 26	Gulf of America: bp has started up its Atlantis Major Facility Expansion project in the US Gulf of America bp has started up its Atlantis Major Facility Expansion project in the US Gulf of America. Atlantis is located about 150 miles south of New Orleans and has been in production for nearly 20 years. The expansion project adds two new subsea water injection wells to help increase the pressure of targeted reservoirs, unlocking additional barrels and extending the producing life of one of bp’s flagship US offshore assets.
30 Jul 26	Canada: Allseas to install critical subsea section of Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline Western LNG has awarded Allseas the contract to install the critical subsea section of the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission (PRGT) pipeline in northwest Canada. Once operational, the PRGT system will provide a new route to market for Canadian natural gas, expanding export opportunities, strengthening long-term energy security, and supporting economic development in British Columbia.
30 Jul 26	Shell announces second quarter 2026 results Shell has released its second quarter results and second quarter interim dividend announcement for 2026. Shell's operational performance enabled very strong results during another quarter of severe disruption in global energy markets, as the Company worked hard to provide critical energy supplies and products to its customers.
30 Jul 26	UK: CapsolGo selected for demonstration on UK gas power generation Capsol Technologies, a leading provider of low-carbon power and industrial decarbonization technology, has secured a CapsolGo order for a campaign with a UK wastewater treatment company for a carbon capture demonstration campaign.
30 Jul 26	Criterium Energy provides operational update and announces preliminary Q2 2026 results Criterium Energy, an independent upstream energy development and production company focused on energizing growth for Southeast Asia has announced preliminary operating results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2026 and provided operational updates on the Southeast Mengoepeh ('SE-MGH') gas development project and the Lemat oil play.
30 Jul 26	MPC Energy Solutions publishes its results for H1 2026 MPC Energy Solutions has published its unaudited results for the first half of 2026. Three solar PV plants have been operational and contributed to the Company’s results over the past six months. The portfolio generated 49.4 GWh, a slight decrease on a like-for-like comparison to the same period last year (50.3 GWh).
29 Jul 26	Belgium: INEOS Project ONE modules escape Strait of Hormuz to reach Antwerp The first of two critical modules for INEOS’ €5bn engineering project in Antwerp arrived today after being trapped in the Strait of Hormuz for months. The final two modules complete the Project ONE cracker, with the second and final module expected in the coming days.
29 Jul 26	UK: Energi Coast announces new Chair Energi Coast, North East England’s offshore wind cluster, has appointed Tom Nightingale as Chair as the region moves into a new era. Highly experienced in the UK’s offshore wind industry, Tom is Local Supply Chain Manager (UK) for Equinor’s Power Business, supporting supply chain development activities for UK projects.
29 Jul 26	Westwood Insight - How a Norway M&A Deal could impact FLAGS In Norway, a seemingly innocuous asset swap deal has highlighted the vulnerability of UK pipeline systems to Norwegian entrants. Vår Energi and Equinor recently announced a deal to exchange assets on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, whereby Vår Energi will receive a 32.5% interest in the Peon discovery and takes operatorship from Equinor, which retains 27.5% equity.
29 Jul 26	Germany: RWE raises outlook for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 Preliminary results for the first half of 2026 exceed market expectations. Additional positive earnings effects from the increase in RWE’s stake in transmission system operator Amprion, a compensation payment in the Flexible Generation segment and higher earnings from international power generation lead to an increase in the earnings outlook for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
29 Jul 26	UK: Funding for Shetland clean fuels hub The development of a clean fuels hub on Shetland will get financial backing from the Scottish Government, Energy Minister Stephen Gethins announced ahead of a visit to Sullom Voe Terminal. Veri Energy will receive almost £760,000 to support the third phase of work to develop the hub.
29 Jul 26	US: Tesla and Zelestra agree to a long-term solar PPA in Texas Zelestra, a global, multi-technology, customer-focused renewable energy company, has expanded their energy engagements with Tesla across markets with the signing of a new 140 MWac power purchase agreement (PPA) for Lumen Farm solar project in Texas.
29 Jul 26	UK: Scottish Power awards over £100m in UK-wide onshore windfarm contracts boost ScottishPower has awarded contracts totalling a record £102.9million to companies spanning the country in the latest round of support for Britain’s supply chain.
29 Jul 26	UK: Offshore Energies UK responds to public consultation on the £10.8 billion Rosebank and Jackdaw energy projects Offshore Energies UK is calling for an acceleration of consent for development of the Rosebank and Jackdaw energy projects highlighting in its response to ongoing public consultations submitted this week, their strategic importance to the UK’s energy security, economy and industrial future.
29 Jul 26	Germany: RWE to build large-scale storage at Hambach mine RWE is continuing to expand its battery storage portfolio and is constructing a new large-scale storage facility on the site of the Hambach opencast mine. The first of a total of 128 lithium-ion battery containers have already been delivered. The large-scale storage facility will have a capacity of 236 megawatts (MW) and a storage capacity of 470 megawatt-hours (MWh). The facility is scheduled to come on stream in 2027.
29 Jul 26	Montenegro: Masdar and EPCG advance 2GW partnership in Montenegro with first solar and energy-storage projects Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, and Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG), Montenegro’s national power utility, have advanced their strategic partnership into project execution with agreements covering 150 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity and the potential development of over 400MW of pumped hydro energy storage.
29 Jul 26	Eni reports results for the second quarter and half year 2026 - Excellent 2Q performance and enhanced guidance; increased shareholder returns Eni's Board of Directors, chaired by Giuseppina Di Foggia, has approved the consolidated results for the second quarter and first half of 2026. As a result of strong execution and the market environment, Eni raises guidance on 2026 production to around 5% underlying growth and increases its distribution policy to €3.4 bln of share buyback.
29 Jul 26	Nordex Group achieves double-digit EBITDA margin in Q2/2026, strong order intake growth, and positive free cash flow The Nordex Group reported solid operational and financial performance in the second quarter of 2026. Sales reached around EUR 2.2 billion in Q2/2026, 16.3 percent up compared to the previous-year quarter (Q2/2025: EUR 1.9 billion). Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) for the second quarter of 2026 more than doubled to EUR 223.8 million (Q2/2025: EUR 108.2 million) reaching a double-digit EBITDA margin of 10.3 percent (Q2/2025: 5.8 percent).