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Finland leads race to host first Nordic fusion reactor, report finds

A technical study commissioned by Novatron Fusion Group identifies Finland as the most prepared country to host a fusion reactor, despite favourable conditions across the Nordic region.

Aker BP and Halliburton complete first umbilical-less subsea tubing hanger installation

Halliburton and Aker BP have completed the first umbilical-less tubing hanger installation on the Norwegian continental shelf, paving the way for digitised offshore operations with reduced infrastructure.

SLB net income drops to $739mn despite revenue boost from ChampionX integration

Energy services provider SLB saw its net income fall by 38% year on year in Q3 2025, even as the integration of ChampionX helped lift revenue by 4% sequentially.
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United States secures postponement of carbon tax vote at the IMO

Under intense diplomatic pressure from Washington, member states of the International Maritime Organization agreed to postpone by one year the adoption of a carbon pricing mechanism for global maritime transport.

United Kingdom: gas volatility demands greater supply flexibility

Daily winter demand spikes are pushing Britain’s gas system to rely more on liquefied natural gas and fast-cycle storage, as domestic production and Norwegian imports reach seasonal plateaus with no room for short-term increases.

Metacon acquires assets from Hynion Sweden to boost hydrogen projects

Metacon acquired components from the bankruptcy estate of Hynion Sverige AB for SEK3.5mn ($320,000), aiming to support its hydrogen refuelling station projects in Sweden.
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Empower New Energy signs major industrial solar deal in Tunisia

Norwegian developer Empower New Energy expands in North Africa with a strategic partnership involving ten industrial solar sites for self-consumption in Tunisia.

Kyoto Group commissions world’s largest industrial thermal storage unit in Hungary

Norwegian-based Kyoto has launched a 56 MWh thermal storage system at KALL Ingredients in Hungary, designed to replace natural gas with renewable-based industrial heat.

Denmark strengthens maritime controls at Skagen Strait amid Russian shadow fleet activity

Denmark is intensifying inspections of ships passing through Skagen, a strategic point linking the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, to counter the risks posed by the Russian shadow fleet transporting sanctioned oil.
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TotalEnergies appoints Nicola Mavilla as global head of exploration

Nicola Mavilla succeeds Kevin McLachlan as TotalEnergies' Director of Exploration, bringing over two decades of international experience in the oil and gas industry.

Nel ASA secures new 2.5 MW PEM electrolyser order in Switzerland

Nel Hydrogen US will supply a containerised electrolyser to H2 Energy for a hydrogen production facility commissioned by the Association for Waste Disposal in Buchs, Switzerland.

TotalEnergies exits three mature fields in Norway’s Ekofisk area

TotalEnergies EP Norge signed two agreements to divest its non-operated interests in three inactive Norwegian fields, pending an investment decision expected in 2025.
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TotalEnergies sells Norwegian oil assets to Vår Energi to reduce debt

TotalEnergies has reached a deal to sell mature offshore oil fields in the North Sea to Vår Energi as part of a $3.5bn divestment plan aimed at easing its rising debt.

Iberdrola adds 708 MW of solar capacity to joint venture with Norges Bank

Iberdrola strengthens its partnership with Norges Bank Investment Management by adding two Spanish photovoltaic plants, raising joint operational capacity to 900 MW.

Statkraft sells its district heating business for NOK3.6bn to Nordic consortium

Statkraft continues its strategic shift by selling its district heating unit to Patrizia SE and Nordic Infrastructure AG for NOK3.6bn ($331mn). The deal will free up capital for hydropower, wind, solar and battery investments.
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Hy2gen secures zoning approval for renewable ammonia plant in Norway

The Sauda municipal council has approved the zoning plan for the Iverson project, paving the way for a 270 MW electrolysis facility powered by hydropower to produce renewable ammonia.

Iraq resumes oil exports from Kurdistan after two-year suspension

Baghdad has restarted crude shipments from Kurdistan via the pipeline to Turkey, following a two-year halt linked to legal and contractual disputes involving international firms operating in the region.

Aker invests $285mn in Nscale and acquires 9.3% equity stake

Aker becomes one of Nscale’s largest shareholders following a $1.1bn funding round, reinforcing its exposure to large-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure.
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TenneT secures equity funding for Germany via three European investors

TenneT Holding has reached an agreement with APG, GIC and NBIM to finance the expansion of the German high-voltage grid, securing its capital needs for the coming years.

Eight international oil companies reach deal to resume Kurdistan exports

Eight oil companies and Iraqi and Kurdish authorities have reached a preliminary deal to restart crude exports via the Iraq-Turkey pipeline, halted since March 2023.

Vantage Drilling completes sale of Tungsten Explorer to joint venture with TotalEnergies

Vantage Drilling has sold the Tungsten Explorer drilling vessel to a joint venture with TotalEnergies, while retaining its operational management for a minimum period of ten years.

Norway inaugurates Johan Castberg, driver of offshore activity and maintenance

The Johan Castberg oil field starts at full capacity, ensuring production and maintenance operations over several decades in the Barents Sea.

ConocoPhillips raises asset disposals to $5 bn and adjusts its financial strategy

ConocoPhillips targets $5 bn in asset disposals by 2026 and announces new financial adjustments as production rises but profit declines in the second quarter of 2025.
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RWE secures four maintenance vessels to support its offshore wind fleet in Europe

RWE signs long-term agreements with North Star for four new service vessels, strengthening maintenance of its offshore wind farms in the United Kingdom and Germany amid a tight market for specialised maritime capacities.

Scatec secures $27mn financing for a 142 MW solar power plant in Brazil

Scatec has finalised the financing for its 142 megawatt solar project in Minas Gerais, Brazil, marking a new milestone for the Norwegian company in the South American market.

Equinor restarts Hammerfest LNG terminal after three-month technical shutdown

The restart of Norway’s Hammerfest LNG site by Equinor follows over three months of interruption, strengthening European liquefied natural gas supply.
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South Korea and Norway launch study on i-SMR nuclear mini-reactors

A joint feasibility study project on Korean i-SMR modular reactors has just been launched for a future nuclear site at the border of the Aure and Heim municipalities, aiming for significant regional industrial impact.

Nscale, Aker and OpenAI launch Stargate Norway, a 100,000 GPU AI infrastructure project in Norway

A partnership between Nscale, Aker and OpenAI will create Stargate Norway, an artificial intelligence infrastructure site powered by renewable energy, set to house 100,000 NVIDIA GPUs in Northern Norway by the end of 2026.

Subsea 7 reports earnings growth and confirms merger with Saipem

Subsea 7 reports a strong increase in its financial results for the second quarter of 2025 and announces a definitive agreement for a merger with Saipem, while maintaining its growth outlook for the year.
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Scatec obtains retroactive tariff on ancillary electric services in the Philippines

Scatec ASA and Aboitiz Power secure approval for an increased tariff on ancillary services, generating more than $21mn in retroactive revenue on the Philippine market.

Is Europe replacing Moscow with Washington in its energy dependence

The EU-US agreement could create a higher energy concentration than that of Russia before 2022, threatening the European diversification strategy.

Equinor extends Hammerfest LNG terminal shutdown until August 3

Equinor postpones the restart of its Hammerfest LNG terminal by five days, a key site for European liquefied natural gas supply.
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Saipem and Subsea7 validate their merger to create a global energy services giant

Saipem and Subsea7 formalise their merger agreement, resulting in the creation of Saipem7, an international energy services player with consolidated revenue of €21bn and an order backlog of €43bn.

Scatec wins 846 MW solar project in South Africa for 735 mn USD

Scatec secures the development of a 846 MW photovoltaic cluster in the Free State province, with an investment of ZAR13bn ($735mn), following the seventh round of South Africa's REIPPPP programme.

Equinor reports a 13% drop in profit for Q2 2025

Equinor announces a 13% decline in adjusted profit for Q2 2025, driven by falling oil prices, despite rising gas prices and production.
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Equinor records $955mn impairment on Empire Wind project off New York

Equinor announces a significant impairment on its offshore wind project Empire Wind, due to regulatory changes and tariffs, affecting its quarterly results.

Subsea7 secures EPCI contract for Equinor’s Fram Sør gas development

Subsea 7 S.A. has announced a major contract signed with Equinor for the engineering and installation of subsea infrastructure at the Fram Sør gas field, located in the North Sea off the coast of Norway.

The oil and gas fishing market targets USD4.36bn by 2031, driven by offshore drilling

The expansion of the global oil and gas fishing market is accelerating on the back of offshore projects, with annual growth estimated at 5.7% according to The Insight Partners.
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Aker ASA posts 24% share increase and accelerates real estate strategy in 2025

Norwegian industrial group Aker ASA achieved a strong surge in its share price in the first half, expanded its diversification into real estate, and executed major transactions despite global energy market volatility.

Aker Carbon Capture pays $162mn in dividends after selling its main assets

Aker Carbon Capture distributed $162mn in dividends to its shareholders, a direct consequence of significant asset disposals and a substantial restructuring of its balance sheet in the second quarter of 2025.