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19 Jun 26	Norway: Norwegian Offshore Directorate grants Aker BP a drilling permit for wellbore 36/4-2 in production licence PL1153 The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has granted Aker BP drilling permit for wellbore 36/4-2 in production licence PL1153.
19 Jun 26	Norway: Norwegian Offshore Directorate grants Equinor a drilling permit for wellbore 16/4-14 in production licence PL1174 S The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has granted Equinor a drilling permit for wellbore 16/4-14 in production licence PL1174 S.
19 Jun 26	UK: SSEN Transmission projects progress through planning and appeals processes SSEN Transmission has announced that several of its projects have moved from development to delivery, with around three quarters of planning applications submitted as part of the investment programme now approved, significant progress in delivering the infrastructure required to support Scotland and the UK’s energy security and clean power ambitions is being made.
19 Jun 26	UK: DeepOcean awarded Foinaven contract Global ocean services provider DeepOcean has entered into an agreement to support bp in the decommissioning and recycling of subsea equipment at the operator’s Foinaven field, West of Shetland, UK.
18 Jun 26	Spain: World’s first large-scale 100% hydrogen engine tested at Wärtsilä’s Bermeo laboratory to support the Spanish grid Technology group Wärtsilä has started validation of a new 100% hydrogen engine to power Spain’s national electricity grid in Bermeo, northern Spain – the world’s first demonstration of a large-scale, 100% hydrogen engine.
18 Jun 26	UK: Finalists for 2026 Energy Safety Awards announced Outstanding safety champions from across the offshore energy sector have been shortlisted for the 2026 Energy Safety Awards, hosted by OEUK and Step Change in Safety to recognise leadership, culture and performance in keeping people safe.
18 Jun 26	France: RWE inaugurates three new wind farms in France, in the Hauts-de-France and Grand Est regions RWE has announced the official inauguration this month of three new wind farms located in the Hauts-de-France and Grand Est regions. The Catillon-Fumechon, Chemin de Châlons and Catésis wind farms have a combined installed capacity of 68.8 megawatts (MW).
18 Jun 26	UK: Odfjell Technology secures contract extension with client for North Sea drilling services Odfjell Technology (UK) has announced that a major North Sea Operator has signed a Letter of Intent to exercise its remaining two-year option under the contract for the provision of comprehensive drilling services on a North Sea platform. In addition, the operator has extended the contract with an additional two-year option.
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.