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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	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	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	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	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.
15 Oct 25	UK: David Whitehouse, CEO OEUK comments on joining the Great British Energy’s expert taskforce Great British Energy has launched an expert Energy Taskforce, bringing together business, industry, and academic leaders to help accelerate the UK’s energy transition and ensure it is delivered fairly and effectively. The first regional group, the Aberdeen Energy Taskforce, was announced recently to focus on harnessing the North east of Scotland’s world-class energy expertise.
15 Oct 25	UK: New milestone in the development of UK carbon storage capacity The UK is making significant strides on the path to becoming a global leader in carbon capture and storage with the successful drilling of the UK’s first carbon storage appraisal well. OEUK says this new well in the decommissioned Hewett gas field off Bacton on the coast of North Norfolk, will help to demonstrate the viability of UK carbon stores as a way of accelerating the path to net zero greenhouse gas emissions.
15 Oct 25	Azerbaijan: Shah Deniz awards three new contracts for compression project The Shah Deniz consortium has announced the award of three major offshore contracts to advance the Shah Deniz Compression (SDC) project. The contracts, with a combined value of approx. $700 million, have been awarded to the Saipem/BOS Shelf joint venture.
15 Oct 25	UK: Miliband doubles down on green goals despite energy bills rise Ed Miliband has doubled down on his position that clean power is 'the best way' to bring down energy bills in the face of opposition from rival parties.
15 Oct 25	UK: Huge blow for Putin’s war machine as UK sanctions Russian oil Russia’s largest oil companies and global businesses propping up Putin’s illegal war have been hit by fresh sanctions as the UK moves to increase pressure on Kremlin revenues.
15 Oct 25	Germany: RWE successfully pioneers cargo drone operations at offshore wind farms RWE has achieved a significant milestone in advancing offshore wind logistics. For the first time in German offshore airspace, long-range autonomous and short-distance cargo drones have been successfully pioneered in the daily operations of offshore wind farms.