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17 Jun 26	UK: Nominations open for UK offshore energy awards Nominations are opening this week for the OEUK Awards 2026, celebrating the people, companies and innovations driving the UK’s offshore energy industry at a critical moment for the nation’s energy future. Hosted by Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) and sponsored by Adura, the awards come at a time when global instability and rising demand are putting energy security and resilience firmly in the spotlight.
17 Jun 26	Uzbekistan: Condor Energy announces Kumli field extension with successful K-42 pilot well Condor Energies, a Canadian based, internationally focused energy transition company with active Central Asian operations has provided an update on drilling activities on its Uzbekistan gas development project.
17 Jun 26	UK: Boosting North Sea investment could generate £13.4 billion to eliminate fuel poverty and add an additional £60 billion to the UK economy David Whitehouse, Chief Executive of Offshore Energies UK, will today (Wednesday 17 June) present evidence to a parliamentary select committee showing how a stable and competitive fiscal regime for the North Sea could unlock billions for the UK economy - and give the Chancellor the means to support households struggling with energy costs.
17 Jun 26	Italy: Octopus Energy Generation and ZE Energy plug into one of Italy’s biggest battery projects Octopus Energy Generation, one of Europe’s largest specialist renewables investors, and ZE Energy, have struck a deal to back one of Italy’s biggest battery projects, giving a major jolt to the country’s clean energy ambitions.
17 Jun 26	Portugal: BNZ consolidates its presence in Portugal with its second photovoltaic plant in Northern Portugal BNZ, a Next-Generation IPP (independent power producer) that develops, builds, and operates renewable energy projects, has inaugurated its second solar photovoltaic plant in northern Portugal.
17 Jun 26	Latvia: European Energy to inaugurate first solar park in Latvia European Energy will today inaugurate the 148 MWp Targale Solar Park in Ventspils Municipality, its first completed and fully grid-connected renewable energy project in Latvia.
17 Jun 26	Greenland: 80 Mile, the exploration and development company with projects in Greenland, Finland and Italy, has provided an update on developments 80 Mile PLC, the AIM, FSE, and OTC listed exploration and development company with projects in Greenland, Finland and Italy, is pleased to provide an update on recent developments across the Company's portfolio.
16 Jun 26	Italy: Eni and Hera: the Environmental Hub is established in Ravenna in the Ca’ Ponticelle area The Ravenna environmental hub, a center dedicated to the circular economy and industrial waste management, is now a reality. The project by Eni and Hera, and in particular their subsidiaries Eni Rewind and Herambiente, represents a model based on industrial regeneration and ecological transition.
16 Jun 26	Norway: Equinor drills dry well in the Norwegian Sea (6507/8-D-4 CH) Equinor and its partners have drilled a dry well in the 'Heidrun Cellar SE' prospect under the Heidrun field in the Norwegian Sea. Wildcat well 6507/8-D-4 CH, drilled in production licence 124, has been plugged and abandoned as a dry hole.
16 Jun 26	UK: METLEN to deliver new UK solar projects through Elgin partnership METLEN continues to strengthen its collaborations in the UK, as it will deliver to Elgin new solar parks across the country with a combined capacity of 112.5MW. The projects underscore both companies’ commitment to advancing renewable energy deployment and supporting the UK’s clean energy ambitions.
16 Jun 26	Poland: European Energy extends asset management agreement with Enea Nowa Energia for six Polish wind farms European Energy has extended its asset management agreement with Enea Nowa Energia for six wind farms in Poland with a combined installed capacity of more than 83 MW.
16 Jun 26	Norway: Statkraft to pump more water into Blåsjø reservoir Statkraft has decided to build the Blåfjell Pump, which will channel more water directly into Blåsjø, Norway’s largest hydropower reservoir. Statkraft has decided to build the Blåfjell Pump, which will channel more water directly into Blåsjø, Norway’s largest hydropower reservoir.
15 Jun 26	UK: Government energy and carbon storage expert recognised in King’s Birthday Honours One of the most prominent figures in energy and carbon storage in the UK has been granted an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list. Dr Nick Richardson, a geologist and Head of Exploration and New Ventures at the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA), has been given the honour in recognition of his services to Energy Security and the Energy Transition.
15 Jun 26	Norway: Aker BP ran subsea operation from shore – reduced 14 days to 12 hours For the first time, Aker BP and DeepOcean have carried out an advanced subsea operation without sending key personnel offshore. A job that previously took two weeks offshore was completed in a single working day, controlled from a remote operations center in Haugesund.
15 Jun 26	Bulgaria: OMV Petrom moves Gabare Solar Project into development phase OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy producer in Southeast Europe, has made the final investment decision for Gabare, one of the largest integrated solar energy and battery storage projects in Bulgaria.
15 Jun 26	Ireland: Wind farms deliver €75 million rates boost to County Councils Wind farms across Ireland will contribute almost €75 million in commercial rates to local authorities in 2026, according to new analysis compiled by Halpin's on behalf of Wind Energy Ireland (WEI).
15 Jun 26	Norway: Equinor announces further development of Johan Sverdrup New volumes in the Johan Sverdrup area provide the basis for Johan Sverdrup phase 4. Equinor and the partnership are now maturing a new subsea development that will help maintain production and value creation from Norway's largest oil-producing field. This also contributes to Europe's energy security.
15 Jun 26	UK: UKOG announces sale of Horse Hill PEDL137 interests AIM- listed UK Oil & Gas (UKOG) has agreed the sale of its entire 85.635% interest in the Horse Hill field and its surrounding PEDL137 licence to energy B PLC ('energy B'), an energy company listed on the London Aquis exchange, for a cash consideration of £1,000,000. The Company intends to use the consideration to progress its two material UK salt cavern energy storage projects and new international energy opportunities under active review.
15 Jun 26	Sweden: E.ON selects Capsol for carbon capture feasibility study in Norrköping Capsol Technologies has been awarded a feasibility study by E.ON to evaluate carbon capture solutions for E.ON's biomass and waste-to-energy operations in Norrköping, Sweden.