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.

Scatec signs 15-year power purchase agreement for a solar plant in Colombia

Norwegian group Scatec has signed a power sales agreement with BTG Pactual for its first solar project in Colombia, representing an estimated $110mn investment.
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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.

Norway launches assessment process for two nuclear projects

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.
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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.
Vantage Drilling International Ltd. extends the validity of its conditional letter of award until August 29, without changes to the initial terms.

Trump Suspends $9.4 Billion Offshore Wind Project in the United States

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.
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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.
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 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.
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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.

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.
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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.
The restart of Norway’s Hammerfest LNG site by Equinor follows over three months of interruption, strengthening European liquefied natural gas supply.