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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 has finalised a major commercial agreement for the deployment of the Platinum Explorer, with a 260-day offshore mission starting in Q1 2026.

BlueNord lowers Tyra production guidance for Q3 2025

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.
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European carbon allowance prices reached a six-month high, driven by industrial compliance buying ahead of the deadline and rising natural gas costs.
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.

PowerField activates automated FCR service linked to solar and storage

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.
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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.
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.

Norway tests first commercial cargo flight with fully electric aircraft

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.
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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.
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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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.
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 extends conditional agreement for the Platinum Explorer rig

Vantage Drilling International Ltd. extends the validity of its conditional letter of award until August 29, without changes to the initial terms.
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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.
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.
Battolyser, will install its first plant in the port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands to meet the demand for renewable hydrogen.
TotalEnergies and Air France-KLM sign a memorandum of understanding to deliver 800,000 metric tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Aker BP approves several PDOs

Aker BP's Board of Directors approves the company for submission of Development and Operating Plans (DOPs).
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In Eemshaven in the Netherlands, RWE is erecting three wind turbines with an installed capacity of 7.5MW on the sea wall.
NATO is being asked by Berlin and Oslo to protect European pipelines in response to the Nord Stream attack.

Norway: no new oil licenses in virgin areas before 2025

Norway will not offer new oil exploration licenses in virgin areas until 2025.
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In Northern Europe, Earth Wind & Power (EWP), announces the commercial integration of surplus offshore wind power.
At La Hague, France, Orano reports receiving the 21st shipment of Dutch spent fuel for recycling.

Norway: EUR 1.4bn investment for new gas field

Equinor and its partners will invest 14.8 billion kroner to develop a new gas field in Norway.
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Wisting, the oil project of Equinor and its partners, is subject to a postponement of investment, initially scheduled for December 2022.
Hollandse Kust West VII, returns to RWE following the offshore wind tender, the company will benefit from the construction permit.

Source Galileo, a promising joint venture

Galileo and Source Energy combine their expertise to create Source Galileo, a joint venture for renewable energy projects.
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Biddinghuizen, a solar park in Flevoland, the Netherlands, is the subject of an investment by Encavis Asset Management.
Nine countries joined on Tuesday an international alliance to encourage the development of offshore wind.

Equinor and Hitachi Energy enter into strategic partnership

Equinor and Japan's Hitachi Energy on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership to collaborate on electrification.
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The onshore wind farm Strekdammen in the Netherlands has been acquired by the insurance group, asr.
Baltic Pipe is the subject of an agreement between Ørsted and Equinor for the supply of Norwegian gas to Denmark.

In the Netherlands, ASE acquires SEW

In the Netherlands, AMPYR Solar Europe (ASE) announces the acquisition of the solar business of SolarEnergyWorks (SEW).
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Vattenfall announces a third quarter 2022 characterized by market turbulence and winter uncertainty.
Norwegian energy giant Equinor posts record quarterly results to help fill Norway's coffers.