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26 Aug 26	Falklands: Rockhopper announces Sea Lion independent recoverable reserves and resources evaluation Rockhopper has announced the results from an updated independent technical report conducted by Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc. on behalf of Rockhopper on the Company's Sea Lion field. The New Report incorporates the newly accelerated Central Development Area ('CDA') which the Operator intends to develop utilising the OSX-1 FPSO. The increase in resources combined with the acceleration of development at the CDA and updated commodity price assumptions has led to a significant increase of approx. $788 million in the 2P + 2C Net Present Value of the Rockhopper 35% interest in the Sea Lion development.
26 Aug 26	Norway: Standing Committee on Energy and the Environment visits Aker BP for dialogue on the future of the Norwegian continental shelf On Tuesday, 25 August, the Norwegian Parliament’s Energy and the Environment committee visited Aker BP in Stavanger to discuss the future of the Norwegian continental shelf, Norway’s role as an energy supplier to Europe, and how the industry can create as much value as possible with the lowest possible emissions.
26 Aug 26	Kongsberg Maritime secures contract for advanced systems on new Solstad / SBM Offshore vessel Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract to deliver a fully integrated suite of technology and equipment for a new multi-purpose deepwater installation and construction vessel that will be owned and operated by Solstad Offshore and SBM Offshore.
26 Aug 26	Fewer countries, higher output from reshaped international portfolio 'Equinor’s international oil and gas portfolio is simplified, improved and set for significant growth. We are on track to grow equity production outside Norway to 950,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) by 2030 while generating around USD 20 billion of free cash flow from 2026 to 2030,' said executive vice president Philippe Mathieu at an Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) press briefing in Stavanger.
25 Aug 26	India: BW LPG announces sale of BW Birch BW LPG, the world’s leading owner and operator of LPG vessels, has announced that its 52%-owned subsidiary, BW LPG India, has entered into an agreement to sell the 2007-built BW Birch for continued trading.
25 Aug 26	Falklands/South Africa: Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas notes Navitas update on PL001 North Falklands Licence and Block 1 CBK offshore South Africa Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas, the oil and gas exploration company focused on the offshore Atlantic Margins, notes the recent announcements from its strategic partner Navitas Petroleum regarding assets in the Falkland Islands and South Africa.
25 Aug 26	Iraq: Gulf Keystone announces its results for the half year ended 30 June 2026 Gulf Keystone, a leading independent operator and producer in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, has announced its results for the half year ended 30 June 2026.
25 Aug 26	Norway: Will someone give Linerle another chance with EOR? Advanced methods can yield enhanced oil and gas recovery. So far, the Norwegian Offshore Directorate has identified three discoveries on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) that may be suitable for enhanced recovery using advanced methods (EOR). One of them remains unclaimed.
24 Aug 26	Norway: Equinor and Uniper sign 15-year gas sales agreement for supplies to Germany Equinor and the energy company Uniper have signed a 15-year agreement for supplies of natural gas to Germany. Under the agreement, Equinor will deliver more than 30 TWh (ca. 2.8 billion cubic metres) of natural gas per year to Uniper.
24 Aug 26	SLB launches ExaCT Electrical Downhole CT Control System SLB has launched the ExaCT™ electrical downhole coiled tubing (CT) control system, an advanced intervention platform that introduces real-time electrical control to coiled tubing operations. By replacing pressure-dependent hydraulic actuation with electrical communication, power delivery and telemetry, the ExaCT system gives operators greater visibility, precision and control, helping improve intervention execution and reservoir access.
24 Aug 26	UK: New North Sea fields ‘must not be blocked’ as UK plans LNG import expansion It would 'defy belief' for the UK Government to block new North Sea fields while preparing to spend billions increasing Britain’s capacity to import higher-carbon LNG, Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce has warned.
24 Aug 26	US: Zephyr Energy announces Paradox Project update AIM-listed Zephyr Energy has provided an update on current activity on its project in the Paradox Basin, Utah, U.S. (the 'Paradox project'). Zephyr's board of directors has elected to fund additional engineering and well work to prepare for a higher production rate during the initial phase of the project's development.
24 Aug 26	Georgina Energy announces completion of £1.25 million fundraise Georgina Energy has successfully raised £1.25m through the issue of 10,000,000 new ordinary shares. The net proceeds of the Placing will be used for the Hussar drilling programme and general working capital.
24 Aug 26	BW Offshore announces second quarter and first half results 2026 BW Offshore has announced second quarter and first half results 2026. On 30 June 2026, the firm and probable backlog measured by expected cash flow from operations amounted to USD 2.2 billion of which 97% is firm backlog.
24 Aug 26	Australia: GLNG acquires Meridian CSG project in Queensland and Santos completes Mahalo sale Santos has entered into a binding agreement to acquire a 30 per cent interest in the Meridian CSG project for ~US$85-$90 million as part of a sale to the GLNG joint venture partners and has completed the sale of its interest in the Mahalo joint venture, valued at ~US$23-44 million.
23 Aug 26	Argentina: Continental Resources to acquire 50% interest in Phoenix Global Resources, forming JV operating company with Mercuria Energy Group Mercuria Energy Group held Phoenix Global Resources has announced that Continental Resources has signed a Heads of Agreement ('HOA') outlining a proposed transaction under which Continental will acquire a 50% interest in Phoenix. Upon completion of the transaction, Mercuria and Continental will become equal owners, forming a 50/50 joint venture operating company focused on the continued development and expansion of Phoenix's position in Argentina's Vaca Muerta.
23 Aug 26	US: Continental Resources significantly expands Permian Basin position with acquisition of FireBird Energy II Continental Resources has entered into an agreement to acquire FireBird Energy II LLC, a portfolio company of Quantum Capital Group. The acquisition of FireBird, which owns approx. 54,000 net acres in the Midland Basin, significantly expands Continental's Permian Basin position and adds high-quality, oil-weighted production and development inventory adjacent to its existing operations.