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30 Oct 26	Swinney criticised over dodging Rosebank questions John Swinney has drawn criticism after repeatedly dodging questions on whether or not he supports approval of the Rosebank oil field. During First Minister's Questions, Swinney was quizzed by the Scottish Labour, Scottish Conservatives and Scottish Green leaders about his position on drilling at Rosebank, but failed to provide a straightforward answer.
30 Oct 26	Italy: Zenith Energy announces new 5 MWp PV Development Project in Puglia Zenith Energy, the international energy production and development company, has announced the addition of a new ground-mounted photovoltaic development project with an anticipated installed capacity of approximately 5 MWp, located in the Province of Foggia, in the Puglia region of Italy.
30 Oct 26	UK: Elgin commits £400 million to five UK renewable energy projects Renewable Energy Company Elgin has announced plans for the total investment of nearly £400 million across five UK projects with a combined capacity of 230MW. The projects are located in Suffolk (East of England), Buckinghamshire (South East), Leicestershire (East Midlands) and Staffordshire (West Midlands).
30 Oct 26	UK: RenewableUK welcomes key measures announced in Chancellor’s Autumn Budget to cut energy bills RenewableUK comments on the announcements on energy policy made by the Chancellor John Healey in his Autumn Budget speech.
29 Oct 26	UK: Great British Energy backs industry push to unlock deepwater wind Global Underwater Hub (GUH) is bringing together leading offshore wind technology developers, installation specialists and industry organisations in Aberdeen next month, with backing from Great British Energy and Crown Estate Scotland, to explore the potential of deepwater fixed wind and the opportunities it could create for the UK supply chain.
29 Oct 26	Norway: EU Innovation Fund awards EUR 223 million to Aker BP and Höegh Evi for the Atlas CO2 transport and storage project Aker BP and Höegh Evi have been awarded EUR 223 million from the European Union Innovation Fund for the Atlas Project, a large-scale CCS network connecting European industry with permanent CO2 storage on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
29 Oct 26	UK: North Sea workers urged to back letter calling for Rosebank approval North Sea workers and businesses are being urged to sign an open letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham calling on the UK Government to approve the Rosebank oilfield before Christmas.
29 Oct 26	Eni Award 2026: outstanding achievements in energy and environmental research honoured today in the presence of the President of the Italian Republic Now in its eighteenth edition, the Eni Award is internationally recognised in the research community for its focus on energy and environment, two areas in which greater collaboration across the scientific community is becoming increasingly important. The award reflects the value Eni places on research and technological innovation, as well as the company's commitment to promoting sustainability and access to energy, in line with the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
29 Oct 26	UK: Boralex accelerates expansion in the United Kingdom with the acquisition of Wind2 Boralex has announced the acquisition of Wind2 in the United Kingdom, a platform that has developed approximately 350 MW of well advanced wind projects across Scotland, England and Wales. The transaction also includes the integration of the Wind2 teams based in its two UK offices, significantly strengthening Boralex’s UK presence and capabilities.
29 Oct 26	Germany: Vestas wins new order in Germany Vestas has announced a 43 MW order in Germany as part of its Q4 order intake.
29 Oct 26	UK: Nadara completes acquisition of 48MW wind farm Nadara, a NextGen Independent Power Producer (IPP+) with operations in Europe and the US, has completed an acquisition in the UK of the 48MW Bettyhill Phase 2 Wind Farm, from international developer Eden Renewables. The transaction builds on Nadara's UK portfolio, strengthening its leading position in one of Europe's top onshore wind markets.
29 Oct 26	UK:Confusion over Acorn future as Government 'reprioritises' carbon capture funding The Acorn Project in Aberdeenshire has been dealt a major blow in the Budget, with the UK Government cutting carbon capture capital grants to help fund increased defence spending.
29 Oct 26	UK/US: Union Jack Oil announces Board changes and Corporate update AIM-listed Union Jack Oil has announced the appointment of Simon Flatt, Peter Brailey and Stuart Watson to the Company’s Board as independent Non-Executive Directors with immediate effect, thereby strengthening corporate governance as promised by the new Board, together with a corporate update.
29 Oct 26	UK: Reabold welcomes UK Data Centre Covenant Reabold Resources, the investing company focused on developing strategic gas projects for European energy security, welcomes the announcement made in the UK Government’s Budget yesterday of a new British data centre covenant, which recognises the importance of data sovereignty and supports on-site power generation to enable faster data centre deployment.
29 Oct 26	Norway: DNO scores North Sea Double DNO, the Norwegian oil and gas operator, has announced that an appraisal well at the Afrodite gas-condensate discovery has more than doubled estimated recoverable resources to 77–180 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMboe). Also this week, DNO and its license partners approved the development of last year’s Kjøttkake discovery, with first oil scheduled in 2028.
29 Oct 26	Norway: Aker BP announces Q3 2026 results Aker BP delivered strong earnings and cash flow in the third quarter, driven by efficient operations, higher sold volumes and strong realised prices. The Yggdrasil and Valhall PWP–Fenris projects passed major offshore milestones and remain on track for first production next summer, while the Skarv Satellites Project came on stream in late August.
29 Oct 26	Budget verdict: Sunny outlook with clouds on the horizon, says SEUK The Government has embraced the benefits of solar and battery technology with a broadly positive Budget, despite cuts and frustrations. More funding for upgrades on social housing, changes to the Contracts for Difference system and reform of legacy subsidies are the headline items for the sectors.
28 Oct 26	UK: 2026 Budget missed bigger opportunities says Offshore Energies UK Today’s Budget took a step forward with a replacement for the damaging Energy Profits Levy but missed the bigger opportunity to address major issues facing domestic energy production, the UK’s net zero ambitions, and the Prime Minister’s ambitions to revitalise British manufacturing industries.
28 Oct 26	Cyprus: Baker Hughes wins significant subsea production systems and services award for Eni’s Cronos gas development Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, announced Wednesday a significant contract from Eni to provide subsea production systems and services for its deepwater Cronos gas development offshore Cyprus.
28 Oct 26	France: Greenvolt Next signs an agreement with Carrefour Property to deploy solar carports across up to 120 retail stores in France Greenvolt Next, a Greenvolt Group company specialised in decentralised renewable energy solutions for the commercial and industrial sectors, has signed an agreement with Carrefour Property to deploy photovoltaic carport installations across retail store car parks fully owned by Carrefour in France.
28 Oct 26	A new approach to environmental monitoring: SeaMe lays the foundations for a comprehensive assessment of the marine environment in offshore wind farms The SeaMe project (Sustainable Ecosystem Approach in Monitoring the marine Environment) has successfully completed its initial offshore test phase. Over the past two years, innovative monitoring technologies such as drones, AI-assisted camera systems and an autonomous underwater vehicle have been tested under real-world conditions off the German island of Heligoland and at RWE's Kaskasi offshore wind farm.
28 Oct 26	UK: Rosebank, Acorn and energy bills to take centre stage in Chancellor’s Budget The future of Rosebank, fears over funding for the Acorn carbon capture project and plans to cut household energy bills will dominate the North-east’s attention as Chancellor John Healey delivers his first Budget today.
28 Oct 26	Denmark: BlueNord announces Q3 2026 Results BlueNord has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2026, reflecting an overall strong performance both operationally and financially, mainly driven by higher production and favourable commodity prices.
28 Oct 26	UK: Nearly 50,000 jobs supported by Scotland's renewable energy industry, new report finds Scotland’s renewable energy industry supported an estimated 49,200 full-time equivalent jobs and £14.9 billion of economic output in 2024, new research shows. The independent report by the University of Strathclyde’s Fraser of Allander Institute, commissioned by Scottish Renewables, also found the industry supported £5.1 billion of gross value added (GVA), underlining its role as a major driver of Scotland’s economy.
28 Oct 26	Cubico’s Frodsham Solar project granted development consent Cubico Sustainable Investments has announced that its Frodsham Solar project in Cheshire has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.