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16 Jul 26	Getech secures new Globe Contract with European Energy Super-Major Getech, a leading locator of subsurface resources, has signed a multi-year agreement with a European-headquartered oil and gas super-major for access to its industry-leading Globe platform. The new contract has a total value of $660k to be recognised over three years as annual recurring revenue.
16 Jul 26	UK: Government publishes full details of post-EPL North Sea tax regime The UK Government has published the draft legislation for its new permanent fiscal regime for the North Sea, confirming the structure of the Oil and Gas Revenue Levy (OGRL) that will replace the Energy Profits Levy (EPL) when it ends.
16 Jul 26	Pharos Energy announces Trading and Operations Update Pharos Energy, an independent energy company with assets in Vietnam and Egypt, has provided a Trading and Operations Update ahead of the Company's Interim Results on 23 September 2026.
16 Jul 26	UK: Cross-industry coalition urges Labour MPs to back North Sea A cross-industry coalition of business leaders, trade unions and trade bodies has urged Labour MPs to prioritise homegrown oil and gas over imports, warning that the UK's economic future depends on maintaining domestic energy production alongside investment in renewables.
16 Jul 26	Aker Solutions announces second-quarter and half-year results 2026 Aker Solutions delivered solid financial performance in the second quarter and the first half of 2026. Several key project milestones were met during the quarter. Aker Solutions now expects 2026 revenue to be between NOK 50 and 55 billion with EBITDA margins of around 7.5 percent excluding net profit from SLB OneSubsea.
15 Jul 26	Norway: Aker BP announces second quarter 2026 results Aker BP advanced its strategic growth agenda in the second quarter, combining strong operational delivery with continued maturation of new resources and important milestones across its major development projects.
15 Jul 26	Siemens Energy begins preparations for the launch of an independent brand Following the spin-off from Siemens AG in 2020 and the company’s successful development, Siemens Energy is now beginning preparations for the transition to an independent brand. In the future, the current entities Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy will be united under a single name and brand umbrella: Omterra.
15 Jul 26	Tamzania: Aminex provides Ruvuma Operations and Corporate update Following a change of management at ARA Petroleum and a technical reappraisal of the Ntorya Development, ARA Petroleum Tanzania ('APT'), the Operator of the Ruvuma PSA and the Ntorya Development, has made a request of the Company and the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation ('TPDC') to accept material amendments to the approved 2026 work programme and budget.
14 Jul 26	SLB, Liberty Energy to form strategic alliance for data center infrastructure and power Global energy technology company SLB has announced an agreement with Liberty Energy to form a strategic alliance that will deliver modular infrastructure and integrated power generation solutions for new data center projects globally.
14 Jul 26	UK: Powerful cross-industry group issues warning letter to all Labour MPs A powerful cross-industry group led by North Sea energy producers has delivered a strongly worded letter to the incoming government, warning that policy makers must back homegrown oil and gas ahead of imports, alongside greater support for UK manufacturing and industry.
14 Jul 26	BP announces second quarter 2026 trading statement BP has announced a second quarter 2026 trading statement, which provides a summary of BP’s current estimates and expectations for the second quarter of 2026, including data on the economic environment as well as group performance during the period.
14 Jul 26	Canada: Greenfire Resources announces acquisition of Connacher Oil and Gas for C$1.277 billion in cash consideration Greenfire Resources has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Connacher Oil and Gas for approximately $1.277 billion in cash consideration, net of closing adjustments.
14 Jul 26	DOF Group receives letter of award for 4-year contract DOF Group has received a letter of award for a Very Large 4-year contract. DOF will utilise Skandi Hera for the contract, which is expected to commence between late 2026 and early 2027.
14 Jul 26	The United States produced more crude oil than any other country in 2025 The United States remained the world’s largest crude oil producer in 2025, according to the EIA International Energy Statistics database, extending a streak that began in 2018 when the United States overtook Russia to become the world’s leading producer.
13 Jul 26	UK: Miliband signals Jackdaw support as he makes pitch to be chancellor A briefing which appears designed to position Ed Miliband for Chancellor has suggested he is in favour of approving the Jackdaw gas field.
13 Jul 26	Merlin celebrates being Employee Owned for 10 years On 1 July 2026, Merlin marked a significant milestone - 10 years as an employee-owned company. To celebrate in true geoscientist style, we swapped our desks for hard hats and headed to Shropshire for a couple of days exploring the region’s fascinating geology while taking in its stunning landscapes.