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19 Oct 25	UK: Clean energy jobs boom to bring thousands of new jobs - DESNZ The Government has published its first ever national plan to recruit workers needed for the clean energy mission. Clean energy will bring 400,000 extra jobs by 2030, with high demand for roles including plumbers, electricians and welders, according to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).
18 Oct 25	Malaysia: RINA awarded FEED contract for PETRONAS' flagship CCS project in Malaysia Awarded following the successful execution of pre-FEED services in 2024, the FEED contract entrusts RINA with advancing engineering for the Southern onshore CO2 receiving terminal in Peninsular Malaysia.
17 Oct 25	UK: Scottish climate influencer partners with Vattenfall to highlight offshore wind’s protection of wildlife Laura Anderson, recently named Scottish Influencer of the Year 2024/25, joined Vattenfall’s Environment and Sustainability team for an exclusive visit to the turbines to hear how renewable energy and biodiversity can thrive together.
17 Oct 25	Argentina: GeoPark completes acquisition in Vaca Muerta and initiates operatorship of two high-quality blocks GeoPark has announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition from Pluspetrol of a 100% operated working interest in the Loma Jarillosa Este and Puesto Silva Oeste blocks, located in the black oil window of the Vaca Muerta formation in Neuquén Province, Argentina.
17 Oct 25	Australia: Iberdrola strengthens its presence in Australia with the purchase of the Tungkillo battery storage project Iberdrola has acquired the Tungkillo battery storage project, located in South Australia, from the RES Australia group, which will involve an investment of 275 million euros.
17 Oct 25	UAE: Hunting opens flagship facility in Dubai, UAE Hunting, the precision engineering group, has announced that it has opened a new 45,000 sqft purpose-built facility in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This marks a significant step in delivering the Group’s Hunting 2030 strategy by strengthening the Group’s regional footprint in a high-growth market and bringing its leading manufacturing capabilities closer to customers in the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific.
17 Oct 25	Petrofac announces restructuring update Further to its announcement on 1 October 2025, in which the Company advised it was advancing more than one route to implement the Restructuring, it today confirms that the Restructuring will result in no residual value being retained by existing shareholders.
17 Oct 25	Bulgaria: SUNOTEC powers ahead in Bulgaria’s renewable energy sector with 7 landmark BESS investments SUNOTEC, one of Europe’s leading integrated solution providers for large-scale solar projects, has successfully secured financing for seven renewable energy projects in Bulgaria during September 2025.
16 Oct 25	Spain: Repsol and Forestalia promote Spain's largest power hybridization project in the region of Aragon Repsol and Forestalia will promote the largest energy hybridization project in Spain and one of the largest worldwide in the northern Spanish region of Aragon. Repsol's 818 MW combined cycle power plant in Escatrón, Zaragoza, will be hybridized with fifteen wind farms, totaling 805 MW, acquired from Forestalia, which will continue to be the developer until they are commissioned.
16 Oct 25	UK: RWE wins at Global Offshore Wind Awards The Renewable UK Global Offshore Wind Awards celebrate those individuals and companies that continue to break boundaries in the offshore wind sector and lead the charge toward a net zero future. The annual event was held in London and supported by renewable industry leaders and employees.
16 Oct 25	Norway: Aker BP and Halliburton execute first umbilical-less tubing hanger installation Halliburton, in collaboration with Aker BP, executed the first operation using the Enhanced Remote Operated Control System (eROCS) and Optime Tubing Hanger Orientation System (OTHOS) in the Norwegian continental shelf. The achievement sets a new direction for Halliburton's subsea operations, with broader access to digital control and umbilical-less solutions in offshore regions.
16 Oct 25	UK: OEUK shows how to boost UK economy by £137 billion and safeguard 160,000 jobs Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has set out plans to deliver a £137 billion economic boost and safeguard 160,000 jobs, calling on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to use next month’s Budget to reform the windfall tax.
16 Oct 25	DeepOcean charters near-shore survey and IMR-vessel Ocean services provider DeepOcean expands its service offering to the offshore renewables and oil and gas industries by entering into a time charter agreement for the multipurpose support vessel Glomar Supporter.
16 Oct 25	Sweden: Vattenfall launches floating islands Vattenfall is launching six floating islands in the Dalälven River downstream of the Älvkarleby hydropower station to favour breeding birds and fish, among other things. The project is part of Vattenfall's hydropower biodiversity programme.
16 Oct 25	UK: RWE and ARC marine deploy environmental innovation at Rampion offshore wind farm RWE, a world leader in offshore wind, and UK-based nature-inclusive design pioneer ARC marine have achieved a global first at Rampion Offshore Wind Farm with the installation of specially eco-engineered Reef cubes® as undersea protection for turbine foundations.
16 Oct 25	RWE receives Energy Intelligence’s 2025 Energy Innovation Award RWE has been awarded the 2025 Energy Innovation Award by Energy Intelligence during this year’s Energy Intelligence Forum in London. The 2025 Energy Innovation Award recognises the company’s considerable achievement in driving the energy transition including its commitment to phase out coal-fired power generation by 2030 and achieving net zero emissions by 2040.
16 Oct 25	Qatar: COOEC announces kick-off meetings for the Qatar BH EPIC EPC project located in the Bul Hanine oil field offshore Qatar COOEC announces kick-off meetings for the Qatar BH EPIC EPC project located in the Bul Hanine oil field in the Qatari waters of the Persian Gulf.
16 Oct 25	Release by Scatec secures additional lease agreements in Africa Release by Scatec, majority owned by Scatec ASA has signed new lease agreements totalling 64 MW of solar power and 10 MWh of battery storage across Liberia and Sierra Leone.
16 Oct 25	Brazil: Production started from Bacalhau, Equinor’s largest international field On 15 October, Equinor and its partners ExxonMobil Brasil, Petrogal Brasil (JV Galp\|Sinopec) and Pré-sal Petróleo SA (PPSA) achieved start-up of production from the large Bacalhau field in Brazil. With recoverable reserves exceeding 1 billion barrels of oil equivalent (boe), Bacalhau is the largest international offshore field ever developed by Equinor.
16 Oct 25	UK: National Grid invites local feedback on plans to power millions of homes and businesses with cleaner energy from more affordable sources National Grid has launched a public consultation on early plans for the Cross Border Connection, part of The Great Grid Upgrade, the biggest investment in the UK’s electricity network for generations. The project will help carry cleaner, home-grown energy from more affordable sources between Scotland and the north of England, and will support rising electricity demand.
16 Oct 25	India: ABL secures rig moving contract with ONGC ABL has been appointed through United India Insurance (UIIC) to oversee India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited’s (ONGC) rig moves between September 2025 and May 2026. Under the contract, ABL will act as marine warranty surveyor for an anticipated 25 ONGC rig moves.
16 Oct 25	Santos announces 2025 third quarter report Santos Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Gallagher said the strong performance of the base business highlights the resilience and strength of our diversified portfolio as Santos transitions from a period of high capital intensity to one that will deliver stronger returns for our shareholders.
16 Oct 25	Norway reports high production and large revenues from the petroleum industry The state's net cash flow from petroleum activities is estimated to be 664 billion NOK in 2025. The estimate for 2026 is approximately 521 billion NOK.
16 Oct 25	UK: More than 100 UK energy supply chain companies call for Energy Profits Levy reform Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has issued a warning to the Government: Without a permanent replacement for the temporary Energy Profits Levy (EPL), the nation risks losing thousands more jobs, billions in investment, and critical supply chain capability essential for the UK’s energy security and transition.
16 Oct 25	UK: Inch Cape’s first XXL monopiles land in Port of Leith The first shipment of XXL monopile foundations for Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm has arrived in the Port of Leith marking the start of a new phase of offshore construction for the project and a new era for the recently completed Forth Ports’ renewables hub.