Norway

Vantage Drilling has finalised a major commercial agreement for the deployment of the Platinum Explorer, with a 260-day offshore mission starting in Q1 2026.
Norwegian company BlueNord has revised downward its production forecasts for the Tyra gas field for the third quarter, following unplanned outages and more impactful maintenance than anticipated.

UK prepares new oil tax regime to revive UKCS competitiveness

The United Kingdom is set to replace the Energy Profits Levy with a new fiscal mechanism, caught between fairness and simplicity, as the British Continental Shelf continues to decline.
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An American-built electric aircraft completed a test flight between Stavanger and Bergen, marking a key step in integrating zero-emission air cargo operations into Norwegian airspace.
Orsted and two U.S. states have taken federal legal action to contest the abrupt halt of the Revolution Wind project, a $5 billion offshore venture now at risk of prolonged suspension.

Grenergy sells 10% of Chilean megaproject to CVC DIF for $475mn

Grenergy has finalised the sale of the fourth phase of its hybrid solar-storage project in Chile to CVC DIF, valued at up to $475mn, while retaining operation and maintenance for five years.
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Norwegian group Scatec has signed a power sales agreement with BTG Pactual for its first solar project in Colombia, representing an estimated $110mn investment.
BW Offshore has been chosen by Equinor to supply the FPSO unit for Canada’s Bay du Nord project, marking a key milestone in the advancement of this deepwater oil development.

Equinor injects up to $939mn to support Ørsted’s capital increase

Equinor confirms its participation in Ørsted’s capital increase, aiming to maintain its 10% stake and support the financial stability of the Danish group facing headwinds in offshore wind.
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Norwegian authorities begin the first regulatory phase for two modular nuclear reactor projects, marking a strategic step in the national review of the potential role of nuclear energy in the country’s power mix.
CATL unveiled in São Paulo its new 9MWh TENER Stack system, designed for the South American market, responding to rising demand for energy storage driven by the growth of renewable energy.

Equinor, Shell and TotalEnergies launch the first subsea CO2 injection in Norway

The Northern Lights project has injected its first volume of CO2 under the North Sea, marking an industrial milestone for carbon transport and storage in Europe.
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Vantage Drilling International Ltd. extends the validity of its conditional letter of award until August 29, without changes to the initial terms.
The Revolution Wind project, already 80% complete, has been halted by the U.S. administration over national security concerns, creating major uncertainty in the sector.

Aker BP quadruples estimates for Omega Alfa field in the North Sea

Norwegian producer Aker BP raises its oil potential forecast for the Omega Alfa well, part of the Yggdrasil project, with estimated resources reaching up to 134 million barrels of oil equivalent.
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According to the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, the adoption of low-carbon ammonia in maritime transport faces economic, regulatory, and safety barriers, despite growing international pressure to reduce emissions from the global fleet.
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.

CATL Suspends Lithium Mine in China : Prices Surge 8%

The suspension of Jianxiawo mine after its mining permit expired removes 65,000 tonnes of annual production from the saturated global market.
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The Johan Castberg oil field starts at full capacity, ensuring production and maintenance operations over several decades in the Barents Sea.
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.
Colbún S.A. acquires the San Juan and Totoral wind farms for 401 million USD, consolidating its presence in the region.
Scatec, ECHEM, and MOPCO sign a major agreement with Yara Clean Ammonia for the production of renewable ammonia in Egypt.

Senegal: First load of crude oil at Sangomar

Senegal loads its first crude oil cargo at Sangomar, marking a crucial stage in its energy and economic development, with production of 100,000 barrels a day.
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Europe is struggling to increase its production of the rare earths needed for the energy transition, but faces many challenges in meeting its ambitious targets.
Renewco Power and INDHO announce the launch of Indhyco, aiming to develop 1 GW of green hydrogen projects in Spain within five years.

Statkraft Refocuses Investments to Maximize Growth

Statkraft focuses on hydroelectricity, solar energy, wind power and batteries, while divesting non-strategic activities.
Statkraft Réoriente ses Investissements pour Maximiser la Croissance.
Equinor's first offshore well in Argentina, Argerich-1, showed no clear sign of hydrocarbons. In-depth analyses will be carried out over the coming months to assess the area's potential.
NorSun, a Norwegian company, invests USD 620 million to set up a solar component production plant in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Norway: a commission to evaluate the nuclear option

Norway forms a commission to evaluate the integration of nuclear power into its energy mix, with a report due in April 2026.
Évaluation nucléaire Norvège
EIB finances RWE's €1.2 billion project to develop Denmark's largest wind farm, reinforcing strategic investments in the energy sector.
The United States and Norway dominate liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies to Europe, despite unfavorable economic conditions.

Macquarie Asset Management invests $332 million in Hydro Rein

Macquarie Asset Management (Macquarie) has completed a $332 million investment to acquire 49.9% of Hydro Rein. This transaction will support the development of Hydro Rein's renewable energy projects, consolidating its presence in the Nordic and Brazilian markets.
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Equinor, in partnership with Ørsted and Nordsøfonden, has received a permit to explore CO2 storage in North-West Zealand, Denmark.
Innergex sells shares in its Texas energy facilities for CAD 257 million to Irradiant Partners.

Investments and Obstacles to Achieving the 2030 Goals according to EY’s RECAI

Despite record investment in clean energy in 2023, significant challenges remain in meeting the target of tripling renewable capacity by 2030, according to EY's latest RECAI report.
Défis investissements énergies renouvelables 2030
The Paris Court of Appeal has ruled that the NGOs' actions against TotalEnergies and EDF are admissible, paving the way for an in-depth examination of these multinationals' due diligence plans.
GRTgaz and Equinor are working together to create a transport and carbon sequestration infrastructure between France and Norway, aimed at reducing industrial emissions from Dunkirk by 2029.

Norway allocates $103 million for energy infrastructure in Ukraine

Norway will provide Ukraine with $103 million to repair its energy infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks, ensuring supplies before winter.
Soutien énergétique norvégien en Ukraine
Everfuel is proposing a 2 GW hydrogen production project in Revsing, to supply industrial customers in Germany via a future pipeline.
Equinor postpones its final investment decision for the H2H Saltend blue hydrogen plant in the UK until 2027, following uncertainties over financing and carbon capture and storage policy.