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11 Aug 26	Germany: Centrica Energy and Zelestra sign battery storage tolling agreement Centrica Energy and Zelestra have signed a physical tolling agreement for 99 MW / 297 MWh of battery storage capacity at Zelestra’s Hilgermissen BESS project, located in Lower Saxony, Germany.
11 Aug 26	Norway: Techouse and partners complete testing of steam generator for offshore installations Technology company Techouse has successfully completed testing of a newly developed compact once-through steam generator that can enable substantial reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions from power and heat production at offshore installations. The joint industry project (JIP) is supported by several energy companies, including TotalEnergies and Equinor, plus independent research institute SINTEF Energy Research.
11 Aug 26	UK: Construction complete at RWE’s Enoch Hill onshore wind farm in East Ayrshire RWE, one of Scotland’s leading clean power generators, has confirmed completion of construction of its latest Scottish onshore wind farm, Enoch Hill, located near New Cumnock in East Ayrshire. Commissioning of the turbines was completed in May this year, when Enoch Hill became the second new onshore wind farm to be constructed by RWE in Scotland in 2026
11 Aug 26	Norway: Aker BP and partner Equinor have drilled a dry exploration well, 15/6-17, in the 'Svarteknippa' prospect in the North Sea Aker BP and its partner Equinor have drilled a dry exploration well, 15/6-17, in the 'Svarteknippa' prospect in the North Sea. The prospect is located 15 kms west of the Solveig field.
11 Aug 26	Italy: Encavis strengthens its Italian business with first large-scale battery storage project Encavis is adding a utility-scale battery storage system to its Italian portfolio for the first time. The standalone battery storage facility in Ceprano (Lazio region) will have an installed capacity of around 65 MW and a storage capacity of around 260 MWh. Commissioning is scheduled for 2028.
11 Aug 26	Germany: OEG wins major subsea corrosion protection contract for Germany's Gennaker offshore wind farm OEG, a leading energy solutions business, has secured a major contract from OWP Gennaker GmbH to deliver a subsea corrosion protection solution for the Gennaker Offshore Wind Farm in the German Baltic Sea, a project developed by the offshore wind infrastructure platform Skyborn Renewables.
10 Aug 26	UK: Gwynt Glas Offshore Wind Project strengthens development and welcomes new partner, Sumitomo The Gwynt Glas offshore wind project has today announced a significant strengthening of its joint venture with Sumitomo Corporation joining as an equal partner alongside EDF power solutions UK and Ireland and ESB. Each partner now holds a 33.33% stake, while DP Energy continues to provide critical development support, leveraging its expertise in early stage project delivery and local engagement.
10 Aug 26	UK: Chinese wind turbine giant urges Burnham to overturn security ban Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Ming Yang is seeking to persuade Prime Minister Andy Burnham to overturn a government ban on its equipment, reviving hopes of a major manufacturing investment in Scotland.
10 Aug 26	UK: Neshion Energy Park application submitted to the Scottish Government The application for consent for the proposed Neshion Energy Park has been submitted to the Scottish Government. The project is located adjacent to Sullom Voe Oil Terminal, strategically placed to underpin the next stage of Shetland’s energy transition.
10 Aug 26	UK: UK Government urged to ‘end the madness’ and approve Jackdaw The UK Government has been urged to end uncertainty over the North Sea and approve the Jackdaw gas field as a public consultation on the project closes today. Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce said the case for the development was 'overwhelming', arguing that it would support jobs, investment and energy security while reducing reliance on higher-emission imported LNG.
10 Aug 26	UK: Fred. Olsen Renewables files planning application for a 20-turbine wind farm at Invercassley in Sutherland Fred. Olsen Renewables has submitted a Section 36 application to Scottish Ministers for a 20-turbine wind farm proposal at Invercassley in Sutherland.
10 Aug 26	UK: Angus Energy announces accelerated debt reduction Angus Energy has announced that, following completion of its recently announced financial restructuring, it has completed the first cash sweep under the amended financing arrangements.
09 Aug 26	UK: Jackdaw gas field should be approved, says leading energy academic A leading energy academic has urged regulators to approve the Jackdaw gas field, arguing the UK will become more reliant on higher-emissions imports if the North Sea project does not proceed. Jackdaw is one of two major North Sea developments being advanced by Adura, alongside the Rosebank field west of Shetland. The Company says the projects together represent £10.8 billion of investment and will generate £28.7 billion in gross value added over their producing lifetimes.
09 Aug 26	ABO Energy agrees the sale of its Polish and Hungarian subsidiaries ABO Energy has agreed, as planned, the sale of its Hungarian and Polish subsidiaries. The Greek company PPC, the leading South-East European integrated utility Group, will acquire the two companies, including all 38 ABO Energy employees in the two countries, a development pipeline with a total capacity of around two gigawatts, and five operational solar parks with a combined capacity of 82 megawatts as well as a 17 megawatts solar farm nearing completion.