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22 May 26	Turkey: Nordex Group starts production at new blade manufacturing facility in Türkiye The Nordex Group has successfully started production at its new blade manufacturing facility in Menemen, Izmir (Türkiye) in May 2026, further strengthening the continuous growing demand for high-efficiency onshore wind turbines in the country.
22 May 26	UK: Reformed environmental rules for offshore wind farms are a win-win for nature conservation and the renewable energy sector RenewableUK’s Head of Environment and Consents Kat Route-Stephens comments on reformed environmental legislation for offshore wind farms published by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) which comes into effect today.
22 May 26	UK: Polling shows British public places higher importance on new infrastructure to boost energy security rather than visual impact of new projects New polling across England, Scotland and Wales shows strong public backing for the UK’s energy infrastructure programme, with clear priorities centred on jobs, climate change and economic strength, rather than visual appearance.
22 May 26	UK: Well-Safe Solutions launches Well Operatorship capability with new contract Well-Safe Solutions has been awarded a new contract to provide full Well Operatorship and asset execution for an un-named client in the UK North Sea. The contract marks a pivotal moment for Well-Safe Solutions in expanding the company’s service offerings – taking advantage of Tier 1 capabilities to provide fully integrated well lifecycle services.
21 May 26	QatarEnergy signs MoU for gas cooperation with Egypt in the Eastern Mediterranean QatarEnergy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt and ExxonMobil to study enabling the potential development and commercialization of gas discoveries in Cyprus through Egypt’s existing gas and LNG export infrastructure.
21 May 26	Norway: Equinor aims to continue growing after 50 years in Northern Norway Equinor is marking 50 years of operations in Northern Norway. After five decades of investment and value creation, the company is planning for high activity and growth in the region for many decades to come.
21 May 26	Italy: RWE starts construction of 42-megawatt onshore wind farm in Italy RWE has started construction of the Serra Giannina onshore wind farm, which is located in the municipality of Potenza, in the Basilicata region. The project, which was awarded in last year’s FER-X auction, will have an installed capacity of 42 megawatts (MW).
21 May 26	Germany: Return of offshore wind areas: BWO presents proposal to secure the expansion path at conference The German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO) is calling for a legally regulated mechanism for the voluntary return and rapid retendering of offshore wind energy sites. The aim is to clarify potential non-implementation cases early on in order to avoid years of blocked sites and grid connection capacities. This should limit damage to the expansion path, supply chains, and Germany's industrial base.
21 May 26	Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Teresa Ribera visits Nordex Group’s premises in Hamburg On May 20, Teresa Ribera, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition, visited the Nordex Group’s main office and Global Technical Academy in Hamburg.
21 May 26	UK: Chancellor’s plan to limit legal attempts to block vital new clean energy infrastructure will cut bills and boost energy security RenewableUK’s Executive Director of Policy Ana Musat comments on proposals by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves to limit the number of Judicial Reviews which can be lodged against clean energy projects, including wind farms and grid infrastructure, on the grounds that they are designated as being of 'critical national importance'.
21 May 26	Sweden: Vattenfall inaugurates Bruzaholm wind farm Vattenfall has inaugurated the onshore wind farm Bruzaholm onshore wind farm – an important addition of fossil-free electricity production for the electrification and competitiveness of industry in southern Sweden, as well as for households and businesses in the region. Vattenfall has signed a long-term power purchase agreement with AB Volvo, where approx. 50 per cent of the production from Bruzaholm has been allocated.
21 May 26	Norway: Aker BP and Equinor to unlock additional value on the Norwegian Continental Shelf Aker BP and Equinor have entered into a strategic collaboration aimed at increasing production and value creation across selected parts of their portfolios on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS).
21 May 26	Norway: TGS awarded streamer 4D contract offshore Norway TGS, a leading global provider of energy data and intelligence, has announced the award of a 4D streamer contract in the Norwegian North Sea. A Ramform Titan-class vessel is scheduled to mobilize for the project in late July with a duration of approximately 45 days.
21 May 26	Norway: TGS awarded OBN contract offshore Norway TGS, a leading global provider of energy data and intelligence, has announced the award of an OBN contract in the Norwegian North Sea. Mobilization will start in June, and the contract has a duration of approximately 25 days.
20 May 26	UK: Cadeler installs first complete monopile foundation at Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm Cadeler announced May 14 the installation of the first fully commissioned monopile foundation at Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm in the UK, marking a major milestone in the execution of one of the world’s largest offshore wind developments. Once completed, Hornsea 3 will become the single largest offshore wind farm in the world, with a total capacity of 2.9 GW – capable of powering more than 3.3 million UK homes with renewable energy.
20 May 26	UK energy industry leaders respond to worsening energy crisis Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) the North Sea energy trade body, held emergency talks with industry leaders to call for a new co-ordinated response to the escalating global energy crisis caused by the war in Iran. The meeting comes as the UK government moves to relax sanctions on Russia imposed since the invasion of Ukraine, allowing the import of jet fuel and diesel from third countries.
20 May 26	UK: Carlton Power and Schroders Greencoat reach Final Investment Decision on Barrow Green Hydrogen Project The Barrow Green Hydrogen Project marks one of the first renewable hydrogen production facilities to reach FID in the UK, and the first Schroders Greencoat and Carlton Power’s joint venture platform – GHECO - has brought into construction. This development, set to enter commercial operation in 2028, aims to support the Government’s low-carbon hydrogen production programme.
20 May 26	Norway: Norwegian Offshore Directorate grants Aker BP drilling permit for wellbore 15/6-17 in production licence PL 979 The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has granted Aker BP a drilling permit for wellbore 15/6-17 in production licence PL 979.
20 May 26	UK: Ithaca Energy announces first quarter update and results for the three months to 31 March 2026 Ithaca Energy has announced its unaudited financial results for the three months ended 31 March 2026.
19 May 26	Norway: Statkraft to reinvest in Norwegian hydropower Statkraft has announced updated estimates for investments in Norwegian power generation and plans to invest around NOK 80 billion over the next ten years. This positions the company as one of the largest contributors to new industrial activity in mainland Norway in the years ahead, with projects distributed across the entire country.