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17 Sep 26	UK: Campaign launched to position North-east as ‘Europe’s capital of energy excellence’ A major new campaign has been launched to position Aberdeen and the North-east of Scotland as Europe’s capital of energy excellence. True North Advisors has launched the initiative to change the way the region’s energy story is told across the world, showcasing the extraordinary concentration of people, businesses, skills and technologies based in the North-east.
17 Sep 26	UK: New report highlights time-to-power challenge to UK growth As investment in AI, advanced manufacturing, healthcare infrastructure and data centres accelerates, securing reliable power is becoming a growing challenge. Ofgem has warned that grid delays are deferring projects, increasing costs and, in some cases, contributing to cancellations. A new whitepaper from Centrica and Ceres highlights how solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) can help organisations secure power faster, enabling investment and development to move ahead.
17 Sep 26	UK: IKM Testing demonstrates new approach to wind turbine bearing maintenance at Ormonde Wind Farm Complete service provider for the energy industry, IKM Testing UK, has successfully demonstrated its Grease Replenishment service at Vattenfall’s Ormonde Wind Farm, showcasing an alternative approach to tackling grease build-up and contamination within wind turbine bearings.
17 Sep 26	Germany: RWE further increases stake in Amprion RWE has entered into a further agreement to acquire a 3% stake in investment company M31, which holds around three quarters of the shares in German transmission system operator Amprion. With this additional acquisition, RWE’s total pro rata share in Amprion will increase to around 58%, and RWE will also become the majority shareholder of M31.
17 Sep 26	Italy: Zenith Energy acquires 9 MWp PV development project in Lombardy Zenith Energy, the international energy production and development company, has announced the acquisition of Stradella 1, a ground-mounted photovoltaic development project with an indicative installed capacity of approx. 9 MWp, located in the Province of Pavia, in the Lombardy region of Italy. Stradella 1 is the Company's first solar development project in Lombardy.
17 Sep 26	EnergyPathways signs collaboration agreement with Finland's Hycamite to evaluate its high-grade graphite and low-carbon hydrogen production technology EnergyPathways, the UK energy transition company, has signed a collaboration agreement with Finland's Hycamite TCD Technologies to evaluate its high-grade graphite and low-carbon hydrogen production technology for EnergyPathways' planned hydrogen plant.
16 Sep 26	Norway: Aker BP has made a gas discovery in the North Sea (36/4-2 and 36/4-2 A) Aker BP has made a gas discovery in the North Sea (36/4-2 and 36/4-2 A). Preliminary calculations show that the size is between 0.15 and 2.4 million standard cubic metres of recoverable oil equivalent (Sm3 of o.e.), which corresponds to 1-15 million barrels.
16 Sep 26	UK: EnergyPathways files patent applications for innovative zero emissions thermal storage technology AIM-listed EnergyPathways, the UK energy transition company, has filed patent applications covering key technology innovations it has developed in-house. The patent technologies are expected to enhance the value of its modular Compressed Air Energy Storage ('CAES') system which the Company is developing for its MESH Long Duration Energy Storage ('LDES') project.
16 Sep 26	Estonia: Magnora ASA’s subsidiary Magnora Data Center ASA acquires 50% stake in joint venture to develop up to 400 MW data center in Risti The separately listed subsidiary of which Magnora ASA owns 52.7%, Magnora Data Center ASA ('MDATA'), has entered into an agreement to acquire a 50% interest in the Risti Kampus data center project.
16 Sep 26	Germany: Nordex Group receives 91 MW order from TEUT Energieprojekte in Brandenburg, Germany The Nordex Group has received an order for 91 MW in Brandenburg, Germany. The contract also includes a Premium Service contract with a term of 20 years. The customer is TEUT Energieprojekte GmbH.
16 Sep 26	UK: Centrica, X-energy advance nuclear plans as UK regulators to begin design review for Xe-100 Centrica and X-Energy, Inc., a leading developer of advanced nuclear reactors and fuel technology, have announced that X-energy's Xe-100 Generation IV advanced Small Modular Reactor ('SMR') has been accepted into the United Kingdom's Generic Design Assessment ('GDA') process.
15 Sep 26	Cyprus: Halliburton awarded bundled deepwater well construction and completions contract Halliburton has secured a bundled well construction and completions contract from Eni for the Cronos ultra-deepwater development in Block 6 of the Cyprus Exclusive Economic Zone. The award strengthens Halliburton’s offshore portfolio in the Eastern Mediterranean and expands the company’s role in the region’s strategic natural gas development.
15 Sep 26	Serbia: Masdar and Taaleri Energia inaugurate 154MW Cibuk 2 project, creating largest wind power hub in Serbia and Western Balkans Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, and Taaleri Energia, a Finnish renewable energy fund manager, have inaugurated the 154-megawatt (MW) Cibuk 2 wind farm, creating the largest wind power hub in Serbia and the Western Balkans.
15 Sep 26	Tahnoon bin Zayed and President of Azerbaijan witness Masdar agreement to explore new renewable energy projects and power opportunities Masdar, a global clean energy leader, signed a collaboration agreement with Azerbaijan Green Energy Company (AGEC) to explore the development of new renewable energy projects in Azerbaijan. Masdar and SOCAR Green also announced they have reached financial close on the 315MW Neftchala Solar PV project.
15 Sep 26	UK: OEUK CEO David Whitehouse challenges critics: come and debate the future of UK Energy David Whitehouse chief executive of Offshore Energies UK, spelled out the benefits of UK energy production in a stark message to the government as he launched OEUK’s flagship 2026 Economic Report to an audience of 300 energy industry specialists in Aberdeen.
15 Sep 26	Norway: Soiltech awarded expanded scope on Deepsea Yantai Soiltech’s scope on Deepsea Yantai under a contract with DNO and Elemental Energies in Norway has been expanded to include Soiltech’s SmartTransfer™ technology, with effect from fourth quarter 2026.The additional scope constitutes a large contract for Soiltech and covers solid waste management services on the rig and the transfer of drill cuttings to shore by PSV.
15 Sep 26	UK domestic energy production faces critical challenge The UK stands to lose a multi-billion-pound economic opportunity and risks letting investment, jobs and energy security slip away, say the authors of the 2026 Economic Report from Offshore Energies UK.
15 Sep 26	Germany: Zelestra signs largest hybrid solar-plus-energy-storage contract in Germany to supply green electricity for low-carbon steel production Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH, a subsidiary of Salzgitter AG, and Zelestra have signed Germany's largest hybrid solar-plus-storage power supply agreement (PPA). The long-term agreement covers two projects that support the production of green steel and increase grid flexibility.
15 Sep 26	UK: Morgan and Morecambe Offshore Wind Farms Transmission Assets development consent decision announced The Morgan and Morecambe Offshore Wind Farms Transmission Assets DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
15 Sep 26	Norway: Fulkrum awarded inspection services contract by Vår Energi This significant contract covers inspection services across Vår Energi’s project portfolio, supporting quality assurance, operational integrity, and efficient project execution. As part of this framework agreement, Fulkrum is currently supporting three subsea developments within the Gjøa area: Ophelia, Gjøa Nord, and Cerisa, providing inspection and testing of equipment and systems both offshore and on-site at the testing facilities.
14 Sep 26	Germany: Uniper signs agreement to sell its 20% stake in OPAL gas pipeline to Hy24 Uniper has signed an agreement to sell its 20% stake in OPAL to Hy24. Hy24 is a leading investor in the hydrogen sector, with a focus on infrastructure, technology, and industrial projects that support the development of a climate-neutral hydrogen economy. Hy24 is acquiring the stake via its Clean Hydrogen Infrastructure Fund.
14 Sep 26	UK: Economists back North Sea exploration to boost growth Economists and policy researchers are backing new oil and gas exploration in the North Sea as key for growth, a survey has revealed. The questionnaire, carried out by the Centre for British Progress think tank, showed that more than 80% of those surveyed believe fresh exploration would be one of the most effective policies to boost UK growth.
14 Sep 26	UK: Chancellor must use next month’s Budget to unlock a £70 million economic boost Budget could deliver £70 billion of economic value from £50 billion of additional investment, says Offshore Energies UK. Spending plans must back homegrown energy production as continuing delay is accelerating the decline of the North Sea, weakening Britain’s industrial base and increasing reliance on imported energy, says OEUK in its submission to the Chancellor ahead of the Autumn Budget.