Norway

Ineos Energy ends all projects in the UK, citing unstable taxation and soaring energy costs, and redirects its investments to the US, where the company has just allocated £3bn to new assets.
Van Oord has completed the installation of 109 inter-array cables at the Sofia offshore wind farm, marking a major logistical milestone for this North Sea energy infrastructure project.

Vantage Drilling signs 260-day contract for the Platinum Explorer

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.
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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.
Sweden's Minesto begins a SEK25mn ($2.26mn) tidal microgrid project in the Faroe Islands, targeting integration with local applications such as electric vehicle charging and industrial processes.

European carbon prices climb above €76 on compliance-driven demand

European carbon allowance prices reached a six-month high, driven by industrial compliance buying ahead of the deadline and rising natural gas costs.
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Netherlands-based BTG Bioliquids and Canada’s NanosTech join forces to develop a modular solution for advanced biofuel production, with a project underway in Europe and Canada.
Dutch company PowerField has launched a fully automated frequency reserve service, integrating solar generation, battery storage and trading, with initial operations validated by grid operator TenneT.

Lhyfe begins green hydrogen deliveries in the Netherlands for the GROHW project

Lhyfe has started supplying Essent with renewable green hydrogen under a multi-year contract, marking a major commercial debut in the Netherlands for the French producer.
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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 sues Trump administration over halt of Revolution Wind project

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.
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Following its acquisition of Northvolt’s assets, US-based Lyten has appointed several former executives of the Swedish battery maker to key roles to restart production in Europe.
The Dutch government grants major funding to RWE to develop an offshore wind-powered electrolysis facility, marking a key step in the OranjeWind project.

Shell halts its biofuels plant in Rotterdam amid strategic trade-off

Shell ends construction of its biofuels plant in the Netherlands, citing low competitiveness, while reinforcing its oil activities, raising questions over its previous energy commitments.
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The Danish Energy Agency confirmed the rejection of 37 feasibility study permit applications, citing European Union state aid rules and lack of competition.
thyssenkrupp nucera has completed the purchase of key assets from Green Hydrogen Systems, strengthening its position in pressurised alkaline electrolysis for industrial hydrogen production.

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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Swedish renewable energy developer OX2 has appointed Matthias Taft as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Paul Stormoen, who led the company since 2011 and will now join the board of directors.
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.
Increased demand in Asia-Pacific is redirecting US LNG exports, reducing deliveries to Europe.
Norwegian gas exports to North-West Europe remained at a high level in July, at 10.02 billion cubic meters, despite limited maintenance work.

Sweden and the United States seal a major nuclear energy agreement

Sweden and the USA sign a memorandum of understanding to intensify collaboration in advanced nuclear technologies, including modular reactors and waste management.
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In July, China and South Korea dominated US LNG imports, while Europe's share declined significantly.
European carbon permit prices hit a two-month high, boosted by rising natural gas prices, despite a bearish backdrop.

Scatec sells three South African solar power plants for ZAR 921 million

Scatec ASA sells part of its stake in the Kalkbult, Linde and Dreunberg solar power plants to Greenstreet 1 Proprietary Limited, a subsidiary of STANLIB Infrastructure Fund II, to finance new growth opportunities
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Gunvor and VARO announce the construction of a sustainable biofuel plant in Rotterdam, aiming to meet up to 7% of the EU's needs by 2030.
Enstall acquires Schletter, Germany's leading manufacturer of solar mounting systems. Avenue Capital and Robus Capital become minority shareholders, supporting Enstall's international growth strategy.

China sets export record for low-cost solar modules

China exports a record 120,427 MW of solar modules in the first half of 2024, thanks to a substantial reduction in prices, despite persistent trade tensions.
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Shell saw its net profit fall by 8% in the first half of 2024, impacted by high depreciation and pressurized margins in refining and hydrocarbon sales.
The USA and Sweden announce a cooperation agreement for the development of nuclear energy, including small modular reactors (SMRs) and nuclear waste management.

EU sanctions on Russian LNG: Consequences and challenges for Europe

The EU has adopted sanctions against Russian LNG, impacting transshipment operations and the supply of technology, with major implications for the European energy market, according to a report by Oxford Energy.
Whitebark Energy uses revenues from Wizard Lake in Canada to fund geothermal and hydrogen initiatives in Australia, underlining a transition to renewable energies.
Viaro Energy acquires North Sea assets from Shell and ExxonMobil for $500 million. The acquisition includes 11 offshore assets and one exploration field.

Three Projects Join European Renewable Energy List

The EU is adding three new renewable energy projects to the CB RES list, aimed at strengthening regional energy cooperation and supporting the transition to clean energy.
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European renewable energy companies are reviewing their US projects in the face of electoral uncertainty, fearing a Donald Trump comeback.
A group of 18 European companies, led by Orlen Synthos Green Energy, is committed to the deployment of BWRX-300 reactor technology in Europe.

EU approves €2 billion aid package for Pallas reactor in the Netherlands

The European Commission has approved the Dutch government's €2 billion investment in the construction of the Pallas research reactor at Petten.
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Fluctuating natural gas prices are driving European countries to diversify their energy sources, increasing investment in renewable energies and nuclear power.
Shell is investing in a 100 MW electrolyzer in Germany to produce 44,000 kg of renewable hydrogen per day, with the aim of decarbonizing its operations.