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27 Jun 26	Germany: Uniper and Skyborn Renewables sign offshore wind PPA Uniper and Skyborn Renewables have announced the signing of a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for electricity from the Gennaker offshore wind project, the largest offshore wind project in the German Baltic Sea.
26 Jun 26	Norway: TechnipFMC awarded iEPCI® contract by Vår Energi in the North Sea TechnipFMC has been awarded a large integrated engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (iEPCI®) contract by Vår Energi for the Ofelia and Gjøa Nord projects in the Gjøa area of the North Sea.
26 Jun 26	Italy: Iberdrola inaugurates Fénix, its largest photovoltaic plant in Italy with 243 MW Iberdrola has inaugurated its largest photovoltaic plant in Italy in Sicily. With 243 MW, Fénix is already in operation and its annual production is close to 400,000 MWh, enough to cover the equivalent consumption of more than 140,000 homes.
26 Jun 26	Romania: Nordex Group reaches further milestone in Romania’s Pestera II wind project with start of turbine manufacturing and site preparation Following last year’s order intake (Q4/2025) for the 392 MW Pestera II wind farm project in Romania, the Nordex Group has reached the next execution milestone with the start of turbine manufacturing and initial site preparation works. In parallel, contracts for certain long-lead items, such as anchor cages, have already been placed to ensure the timely execution of the project.
26 Jun 26	DOF Group awarded 3-year contract for Skandi Involver DOF Group has through its North America subsea region been awarded a Very Large contract for Skandi Involver. Commencement of the contract will be early Q3 2026 and the duration is 3 years firm plus two one-year options. Under the agreement, DOF will perform subsea construction, inspection and maintenance activities as well as well intervention support.
26 Jun 26	Norway: High Equinor activity creates value and jobs across Norway High activity related to Equinor’s operations in Norway contributed NOK 142 billion in value creation and 82,000 full-time man-years in Norway in 2025. The ripple effects increased from the previous year, and a high level of activity in operations, exploration and new projects will contribute to continued strong value creation across the country.
26 Jun 26	Norway: Ocean Installer awarded major contract from Vår Energi Ocean Installer, a wholly owned subsidiary of Moreld, has been awarded a major contract for the Balder Next New Wells Project under the company's Strategic Partnership with Vår Energi.
25 Jun 26	UK: Eco Wave Power has announced the pricing of its registered direct offering with a single strategic institutional investor Eco Wave Power Global, a leading innovator in onshore wave energy technology, has announced the pricing of its registered direct offering with a single strategic institutional investor. Gross proceeds from the Offering are expected to be $4.0 million.
25 Jun 26	Norway: Equinor submits for public consultation a proposed programme for the environmental impact assessment of a possible Wisting field development Equinor and its partners have submitted for public consultation a proposed programme for the environmental impact assessment of a possible Wisting field development in the Barents Sea. Wisting is the largest oil discovery on the Norwegian continental shelf yet to be developed, with estimated recoverable volumes of just under 500 million barrels of oil equivalent.
25 Jun 26	UK: SSEN Transmission publishes new economic analysis highlighting transformative growth potential of £29bn grid investment programme SSEN Transmission has published a new economic report setting out the significant economic benefits associated with its planned £29bn investment in new and upgraded electricity transmission infrastructure across the north of Scotland.
25 Jun 26	Romania: Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners reaches financial close on Pestera II onshore wind farm in Romania Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Growth Markets Fund II (GMF II), has announced financial close for the 392 MW Pestera II onshore wind project in Constanta County, Romania. The transaction marks one of the largest renewable energy project financings in Romania and the wider Central and Eastern European region to date.
25 Jun 26	Norway: Vår Energi submits Plan for Development and Operations for the Gjøa Subsea Projects Vår Energi has taken final investment decision (FID) on the Gjøa Subsea Projects in the North Sea. Together with its partners, the Company has today submitted the Plan for Development and Operations (PDO) for the Ofelia and Gjøa Nord developments to the Ministry of Energy.
25 Jun 26	Norway: Ocean Installer awarded sizeable decom contract from TotalEnergies Ocean Installer has been awarded a sizeable contract for decommissioning work on the Byggve, Skirne and Atla fields in the North Sea.
25 Jun 26	Georgia: Block Energy announces Project IV - Commencement of 3D seismic programme AIM listed Block Energy has announced the 3D seismic programme, covering the highly prospective Martkopi Terrace prospect within the XIQ PSC area (Project IV), is scheduled to commence in July. The programme will be funded by Aspect Energy.
24 Jun 26	Norway: Soiltech awarded solid waste management contract for Transocean Norge operations Soiltech has been awarded a contract by an undisclosed Operator on Norwegian Continental Shelf for solid waste management services in connection with drilling operations on the Transocean Norge rig.