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12 May 26	Turkey: ENKA and GE Vernova mark the start of commercial operation of Türkiye’s first HA-powered plant ENKA and GE Vernova have announced the start of commercial operations at the 852 megawatts (MW) Kirklareli power plant in Kirklareli, about 20 miles from the Bulgarian border in Türkiye. The facility is the first HA-powered plant in the country and represents a significant milestone in the modernization of Türkiye’s power generation fleet.
12 May 26	UK: Tesla Launches £199 Renewable Energy Bundle in the UK Tesla has rolled out a new bundled home energy offering in the United Kingdom. In partnership with certified installer BOXT, Tesla is now offering a Renewable Energy Bundle that provides an eight-panel solar installation and a Powerwall 3 home battery for £199 per month.
12 May 26	UK: British Solar Renewables acquires Berden Solar Park British Solar Renewables (BSR) has acquired Berden Solar Farm, a consented, ready-to-build solar project located near Bishop’s Stortford in Essex. The project is a 56MWp ground-mounted solar development, situated on approximately 177 acres of land.
12 May 26	UK: SSEN Transmission leads rollout of 'revolutionary' modular substations for grid connections A new approach to substation delivery is leading the way, with standardised modular substations that enable much of the assembly, wiring, and testing to be completed off site before installation and commissioning. Designed to operate at 132kV and 33kV, the modular substations are ideally suited to smaller-scale grid connection projects, including individual windfarms and other renewable generation.
12 May 26	UK: Jersey Oil and Gas announces final results for Y/E 31 December 2025 AIM-listed Jersey Oil & Gas, an independent upstream oil and gas company focused on the UK Continental Shelf region of the North Sea, has announced its audited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025.
12 May 26	UK: Fugro geotechnical survey to support Berwick Bank B offshore wind farm Fugro has been awarded a major geotechnical survey contract by SSE for Berwick Bank B, part of the landmark Berwick Bank offshore wind project in the North Sea.
12 May 26	Germany: BayWa r.e. secures operations contract for Germany's largest battery storage system BayWa r.e. has strengthened its Asset Operations business with the signing of an eight-year service contract with a Danish investment fund - the Scale Fund, for the 'Alfeld' battery storage system located in Lower Saxony, Germany.
11 May 26	Poland: Ørsted and PGE kick off offshore installation of Baltica 2 project Ørsted and PGE are moving ahead with full-scale offshore construction activities on the Baltica 2 project. The first foundations have been successfully installed in the Polish part of the Baltic Sea. With this project, Ørsted and PGE are building Poland’s largest offshore wind farm of 1.5 GW – enough to power 2.5 million Polish households.
11 May 26	Sweden: Hexicon acquires the remaining shares in Mareld Green Energy and becomes sole owner Hexicon has entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining 50 percent of the shares in Mareld Green Energy from its joint venture partner Mainstream Renewable Power. Following the transaction, Hexicon will own 100 per cent of Mareld Green Energy. Through the acquisition, Hexicon will take full ownership and control of Mareld, a strategically important project in the company’s Swedish offshore wind portfolio.
11 May 26	Germany: New WELTEC BIOPOWER website A modern website for international audiences. The new website showcases WELTEC BIOPOWER's 25 years of experience as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of biogas and biomethane plants. In order to increase visibility of its service portfolio and improve access to information, the company has completely overhauled its website.
11 May 26	UK: Industry leaders urge Government to prioritise industrial decarbonisation to protect jobs and energy security Leading industry bodies have warned the Energy Secretary that urgent Government action on industrial decarbonisation is needed. Without it, the UK risks accelerating the decline of its foundational industries, putting jobs, investment and energy security at risk.
11 May 26	Azerbaijan: SOCAR completes the acquisition of Italiana Petroli (IP) from API Holding SOCAR thas announced the completion of the acquisition of 99.82% of the shares of Italiana Petroli (IP) from API Holding. The acquisition reflects SOCAR’s long-term strategy of expanding its integrated energy value chain and strengthening its presence across Europe, with Italy representing a core market within its regional portfolio.
11 May 26	Portugal: Electrification can strengthen Portugal’s energy security and economic resilience Portugal is making strong progress in transforming its electricity system, underpinned by range of energy technologies, but further efforts are needed across multiple sectors to realise its ambitious targets, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency.
11 May 26	Spain: Axpo inaugurates 200 MWp solar complex in Spain The Vilecha solar complex in north-western Spain was officially opened by Axpo on 7 May 2026. The large-scale facility comprises four major photovoltaic plants with a combined capacity of 200 megawatts peak (MWp).
11 May 26	Ireland: Lansdowne Oil & Gas provides update on Energy Charter Treaty ('ECT') Arbitration Claim Lansdowne Oil & Gas plc has successfully registered its Request for Arbitration with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes concerning its dispute with Ireland over the Barryroe oil and gas field, pursuing a claim of at least US$100 million plus interest.
10 May 26	UK: OEUK’s Offshore Aviation Conference: Elevating performance and embracing change Offshore helicopter operations are top of the agenda at OEUK’s offshore aviation conference in Aberdeen on May 19. Industry leaders and experts in aviation will convene to address the theme of ‘Enhancing performance and embracing change’.
10 May 26	UK: Homegrown policy must match homegrown energy ambition Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has congratulated new and re-elected MSPs in Scotland, MSs in Wales, and councillors across England and stands ready to work in partnership to secure a modern industrial future powered by homegrown energy.