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07 Oct 26	SLB and TotalEnergies welcome Chevron to Digital Subsurface Collaboration SLB has announced that Chevron Technical Center, a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (Chevron), has joined the long-term digital subsurface collaboration established by SLB and TotalEnergies in 2024, adding a second global operator to the co-development of next generation digital technologies for reservoir engineering and geoscience.
07 Oct 26	UK: CNR fined £300,000 for breaching vent consent CNR has been fined £300,000 for breaching its vent consent on its Ninian fields in the Northern North Sea about 100 miles northeast of the Shetland Isles. CNR was previously fined £250,000 in 2023 for exceeding its vent consent in the same area.
07 Oct 26	Eidesvik Offshore awarded a contract for the vessel Viking Queen Eidesvik Offshore has been awarded a contract for the vessel Viking Queen. The firm period is for one well estimated to approximately 290 days with options for further extensions. The contract will commence early 2027.
07 Oct 26	Valaris announces Contract Awards and Fleet Status updates Valaris has been awarded new contracts and contract extensions, with associated contract backlog of approx. $220 million, subsequent to issuing the Company’s previous fleet status report on August 5, 2026.
07 Oct 26	Rystad Energy announces minority growth investment from Marlin Equity Partners and leadership change Rystad Energy has entered into a definitive agreement for a new minority capital investment from Marlin Equity Partners alongside a planned leadership transition. The new capital will fund Rystad Energy's next stage of expansion across data, analytics, advisory and technology, building on the strategy that has shaped the company since its founding, with Rystad Energy retaining majority ownership following the investment.
07 Oct 26	6th ASEAN International Conference on Energy and Environment at AEBF-26 spotlights research and innovation to support ASEAN’s Regional Energy Co-Op The ASEAN International Conference on Energy Environment returns for its sixth edition at the 26th ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF-26) held in conjunction with the 44th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) in Manila, Philippines. The conference is hosted by the Department of Energy of the Philippines (DOE) and organised by the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE
07 Oct 26	Valeura Energy provides Q3 2026 operations update Valeura Energy has provided an operations and financial update for Q3 2026. Q3 2026 production was exactly on plan, and once again, confirms the Company's guidance expectations for the full year 2026. The Company’s cash position increased to US$384.9 million at 30 September 2026. Valeura has no debt.
07 Oct 26	UK: Orcadian Energy announces Earlham Gigagrid update and Investor Meet Company Orcadian Energy continues to engage with a number of potential partners on the Earlham Gigagrid project and has learned a lot about the feasibility of building an offshore datacentre over the last few months. The Company will present an update on the Earlham Gigagrid project via Investor Meet Company on 8 October 2026 at 12:30 BST.
07 Oct 26	Brazil: TechnipFMC awarded flexibles contract by Petrobras TechnipFMC has been awarded a significant subsea contract by Petrobras, following a competitive bidding process, to supply flexible pipe systems supporting developments offshore Brazil.
07 Oct 26	Where Chemistry Meets Performance: PETRONAS Advances Sustainable Fuel Innovation PETRONAS’ Advanced Sustainable Fuel (ASF) is powering winning performance for the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team in Formula One’s first season of advanced sustainable fuels, extending the team’s momentum on track while meeting the sport’s 2026 sustainability requirements. PETRONAS’ Fluid Technology Solutions™ support the team’s integrated power unit at the pinnacle of motorsport.
06 Oct 26	Block Energy launches new corporate website reflecting the Company's expanded international portfolio AIM-listed Block Energy, the international oil and gas company with assets in Georgia and interests offshore Gabon, has announced the launch of its new corporate website at www.blockenergy.co.uk. The new website reflects the significant evolution of Block’s business and provides shareholders and prospective investors with a clear view of the Company’s expanded portfolio
06 Oct 26	UK: Investigate. Improve. Implement: OEUK sets themes for 2027 HSE Conference Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has announced Investigate, Improve and Implement as the three themes for its 2027 Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Conference at Aberdeen’s P&J Live on February 24.
06 Oct 26	Japan/Asia: FET Reinforces Growth in Asia with New Japanese Partner Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has appointed Amariko Co., Ltd. (Amariko) as its local representative for the Dynacon product family in Japan. Under the partnership, Amariko will provide business development, technical and administrative support to Dynacon customers throughout Japan.
06 Oct 26	UK: Offshore dispute at Wood Group escalates in strike action ballot Strike action involving Wood Group offshore workers starts 6 October as part of a series of stoppages on assets operated by Harbour Energy. Unite is in dispute with the Wood Group over its decision to slash the pay, and conditions of dozens of workers, including the issuing fire and rehire notices.
06 Oct 26	UK: Union claims North Sea strike threatens disruption to UK fuel supplies Union bosses say a potential strike involving more than 160 North Sea workers could disrupt UK supplies through the strategically important Forties pipeline system. Unite members employed by Apache have backed industrial action in a dispute over pay, with strikes potentially beginning this month across seven assets linked to the Forties and Beryl fields.
06 Oct 26	Venture Global and ConocoPhillips announce 20-Year LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement Venture Global and ConocoPhillips have announced a new, long-term Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) for liquefied natural gas (LNG). Under the SPA, ConocoPhillips will buy 1.0 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of LNG from Venture Global for 20 years, starting in 2030.
05 Oct 26	Cenovus announces agreement to acquire Athabasca Oil Corporation Cenovus Energy has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement to acquire Athabasca Oil Corporation in a cash and stock transaction with an implied enterprise value of $5.7 billion.
05 Oct 26	Reach Subsea exercises extension option for Deep Cygnus Reach Subsea has exercised the one-year extension option under the charter agreement for the subsea vessel Deep Cygnus. The option exercise extends the agreement through March 2028.
05 Oct 26	UK: Orcadian announces termination of joint development agreement On 2 September Orcadian announced that it had entered into a non-exclusive, joint development agreement with an American developer of offshore data centre infrastructure. Both companies have now agreed to terminate the agreement.