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18 Jun 26	France: The French Energy Regulatory Commission publishes its 2025 activity report Structured around several of its new strategic directions, the report reviews the major highlights of the year. It also presents the CRE's initial analyses regarding market monitoring in 2025, which will be further developed in the annual reports on wholesale and retail market monitoring. In particular, it notes that 2025 will be marked by increasing volatility in electricity prices, especially intraday fluctuations, and by record electricity exports.
18 Jun 26	Norway: Equinor and its partners have agreed on the concept for Ringvei Vest - combining several discoveries in one project Equinor and its partners have agreed on the concept for Ringvei Vest, a large subsea development project linked to the Troll B platform in the Norwegian North Sea.
18 Jun 26	Norway: Aker BP welcomes agreement on Ringvei Vest development concept Aker BP welcomes the announcement by Equinor, operator of Ringvei Vest, that the partners have agreed on the development concept for the project. Ringvei Vest is planned as a major subsea development tied back to the Troll B platform in the North Sea. The agreement marks an important milestone and moves the project towards a potential development decision.
18 Jun 26	UK: New data shows renewable-sceptic parties out of step with offshore wind jobs boom in target seats New analysis by RenewableUK and Opinium shows that the parts of England and Wales set to see the fastest offshore wind jobs growth are also areas where Reform UK and the Conservatives are forecast to win 80% of seats at the next general election - exposing a growing gap between renewable-sceptic politicians and local economic opportunities including thousands of new jobs.
18 Jun 26	Norway: Vår Energi high-grades the portfolio to strengthen long-term value creation Vår Energi has entered into a series of value accretive transactions on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) to further optimise its asset portfolio, including the acquisition of Pandion Energy AS' portfolio, a swap agreement with DNO Norge AS, and divestments in the Goliat and Fenja fields.
18 Jun 26	Norway: DNO secures a strategic ownership in the offshore Gjøa hub DNO, the Norwegian oil and gas operator, has announced a multi-asset transaction with Vår Energi that further streamlines the Company's Norwegian Continental Shelf portfolio and secures a strategic ownership in the offshore Gjøa hub.
18 Jun 26	Norway: Vår Energi sanctions Balder Next New Wells project to support long-term production from the Balder area Vår Energi has taken final investment decision (FID) on the Balder Next New Wells project in the North Sea, progressing the next phase of development in the Balder area and supporting the Company’s long-term production target.
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.