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.
Over 500 hydrogen projects are now under construction or operational worldwide, with total committed investments reaching USD110 billion, representing an increase of USD35 billion in one year.
The Voskhod and Zarya vessels, targeted by Western sanctions, departed China’s Beihai terminal after potentially offloading liquefied natural gas from the Arctic LNG 2 project.
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.
The United States cuts tariffs on Japanese imports to 15%, while Tokyo launches a massive investment plan targeting American energy, industry, and agriculture.
Underreported methane emissions from Australian mines could increase steelmakers’ carbon footprint by up to 15%, according to new analysis highlighting major gaps in global supply chains.
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.
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.
Hitachi Energy commits $457mn to build a transformer factory in Virginia, part of a $1bn plan to support electrical interconnection in the US amid rising demand from artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Toyota launches production of its first electric vehicle in Europe at its Kolin plant in the Czech Republic, supported by a €680mn investment, including €64mn in public funding.
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 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.
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.
The Kuwaiti government has invited three international consortia to submit bids for the first phase of the Al Khairan project, combining power generation and desalination.
U.S. regulators have approved two major milestones for Rio Grande LNG and Commonwealth LNG, clarifying their investment decision timelines and reinforcing the country’s role in expanding global liquefaction capacity.
A cooperation agreement, a bilateral carbon-credit mechanism and converging standards lay the ground for India→Japan hydrogen and ammonia flows, with volume targets, price-support schemes and first export projects scaling up.
Hokkaido Gas is adjusting its liquefied natural gas procurement strategy with a multi-year tender and a long-term agreement, leveraging Ishikari’s capacity and price references used in the Asian market.
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Hydrogen offtake agreements are multiplying, with Germany and Japan leading, mobilizing producers and industrial buyers in a still nascent but already highly competitive market.
Vietnam plans to reactivate its nuclear program, halted in 2016, to support rapid industrialization and meet increasing energy demands while aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050.
The hydrogen industry anticipates relaxed environmental criteria for U.S. tax credits, despite political uncertainties linked to the upcoming Trump administration.
The Norwegian Ministry of Energy has formalized an agreement to nationalize its pipeline network, buying shares from seven private owners and consolidating state control over a crucial strategic infrastructure.
A sample of radioactive debris from the Fukushima power plant has been secretly transported to a laboratory near Tokyo. This crucial step is part of the lengthy decommissioning process, which is expected to take several more decades.
Two environmental NGOs are challenging in Scottish court the authorization to drill in the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields in the North Sea, denouncing their impact on the UK's climate objectives.
Facing growing domestic demand, Vietnam's Nghi Son refinery seeks government approval to increase its Kuwaiti oil imports, thereby exceeding its annual tax-free quota.
As a contender to host COP31, Australia is pushing for ambitious climate commitments at COP29 in Azerbaijan, while promoting green hydrogen initiatives for Asian markets.
At COP29, Azerbaijan urges negotiators to swiftly adopt Article 6 rules, a critical issue for international carbon credit markets. Talks are intensifying in Baku, but obstacles remain.
After a slowdown in September due to maintenance, Norwegian gas exports to Northwest Europe reached 9.56 billion m³ in October, reflecting a market still vulnerable according to Equinor.
During a visit to Tokyo, Qatar’s Minister of Energy discussed the future of LNG supplies with Japanese companies, as several long-term contracts approach their expiration.
Facing growing energy demand due to a record-breaking summer, Japan reports a surge in coal imports, exploring new suppliers to secure its electricity needs.
Eku Energy has finalized financing for its 250 MW/500 MWh energy storage system in Canberra, contributing to the energy security of the ACT and its ambitious climate goals.
Norway invests EUR 65 million in five hydrogen production projects for the maritime sector, strengthening its commitment to sustainable and decarbonized maritime transport.
FREYR Battery announces the acquisition of Trina Solar’s U.S. production facilities, marking a step toward vertical integration of solar production in the United States.
After a drop due to maintenance in September, Norwegian gas exports to Northwest Europe increased by 49% in October, a sign of sustained demand despite an uncertain market.
Akastor ASA acquires Mitsui's shares in AKOFS Offshore for USD 22.5 million, increasing its stake to 75% and consolidating its position in the subsea intervention sector.
Höegh Evi and Port-La Nouvelle partner to build a floating hydrogen import terminal, aiming to position the region as a pillar of Europe’s energy transition.
Despite the dockworkers' strike in British Columbia, coal shipments from Westshore Terminals continue without major disruptions, confirming the terminal's operational independence amid union blockades.
American oil exports to Asia, though stable, could be impacted by the next U.S. president’s foreign policy, especially regarding relations with China, Iran, and other producing countries.
