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Scatec cuts debt by 27% and reaches record 3,392 MW in projects

Scatec strengthened growth in the third quarter of 2025 with a significant debt reduction, a rising backlog and continued expansion in emerging markets.

Norwegian fund generates €88 billion in gains through financial markets

Norway's sovereign wealth fund generated a €88 billion profit in the third quarter, largely driven by equity market performances in commodities, telecommunications, and finance.

Equinor posts adjusted operating income of USD 6.21bn in Q3 2025

Equinor reported 7% production growth and strong cash flow, despite lower hydrocarbon prices weighing on net results in the third quarter of 2025.
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Iberdrola installs its first offshore HVDC station in the United Kingdom

Iberdrola has installed the high-voltage direct current converter station for its East Anglia THREE wind farm, marking a key milestone in a €5 billion project.

Norway prevails at ECHR over offshore oil licensing dispute

The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Norway’s deferral of a climate impact assessment did not breach procedural safeguards under the Convention, upholding the country’s 2016 oil licensing decisions.

Noble posts $21mn loss but secures $740mn in new contracts

Noble Corporation reported a net loss in the third quarter of 2025 while strengthening its order backlog to $7.0bn through several major contracts, amid a transitioning offshore market.
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Carbon removal investments hit $1 billion despite high operating costs

The carbon removal technology sector is expanding rapidly, backed by venture capital and industrial projects, yet high costs remain a significant barrier to scaling.

Finland leads race to host first Nordic fusion reactor, report finds

A technical study commissioned by Novatron Fusion Group identifies Finland as the most prepared country to host a fusion reactor, despite favourable conditions across the Nordic region.

Aker BP and Halliburton complete first umbilical-less subsea tubing hanger installation

Halliburton and Aker BP have completed the first umbilical-less tubing hanger installation on the Norwegian continental shelf, paving the way for digitised offshore operations with reduced infrastructure.
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SLB net income drops to $739mn despite revenue boost from ChampionX integration

Energy services provider SLB saw its net income fall by 38% year on year in Q3 2025, even as the integration of ChampionX helped lift revenue by 4% sequentially.

United States secures postponement of carbon tax vote at the IMO

Under intense diplomatic pressure from Washington, member states of the International Maritime Organization agreed to postpone by one year the adoption of a carbon pricing mechanism for global maritime transport.

United Kingdom: gas volatility demands greater supply flexibility

Daily winter demand spikes are pushing Britain’s gas system to rely more on liquefied natural gas and fast-cycle storage, as domestic production and Norwegian imports reach seasonal plateaus with no room for short-term increases.
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Metacon acquires assets from Hynion Sweden to boost hydrogen projects

Metacon acquired components from the bankruptcy estate of Hynion Sverige AB for SEK3.5mn ($320,000), aiming to support its hydrogen refuelling station projects in Sweden.

Empower New Energy signs major industrial solar deal in Tunisia

Norwegian developer Empower New Energy expands in North Africa with a strategic partnership involving ten industrial solar sites for self-consumption in Tunisia.

Kyoto Group commissions world’s largest industrial thermal storage unit in Hungary

Norwegian-based Kyoto has launched a 56 MWh thermal storage system at KALL Ingredients in Hungary, designed to replace natural gas with renewable-based industrial heat.
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Denmark strengthens maritime controls at Skagen Strait amid Russian shadow fleet activity

Denmark is intensifying inspections of ships passing through Skagen, a strategic point linking the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, to counter the risks posed by the Russian shadow fleet transporting sanctioned oil.

TotalEnergies appoints Nicola Mavilla as global head of exploration

Nicola Mavilla succeeds Kevin McLachlan as TotalEnergies' Director of Exploration, bringing over two decades of international experience in the oil and gas industry.

Nel ASA secures new 2.5 MW PEM electrolyser order in Switzerland

Nel Hydrogen US will supply a containerised electrolyser to H2 Energy for a hydrogen production facility commissioned by the Association for Waste Disposal in Buchs, Switzerland.
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TotalEnergies exits three mature fields in Norway’s Ekofisk area

TotalEnergies EP Norge signed two agreements to divest its non-operated interests in three inactive Norwegian fields, pending an investment decision expected in 2025.

TotalEnergies sells Norwegian oil assets to Vår Energi to reduce debt

TotalEnergies has reached a deal to sell mature offshore oil fields in the North Sea to Vår Energi as part of a $3.5bn divestment plan aimed at easing its rising debt.

Trump policies: renewable energy and storage sectors on alert in US markets

Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies and regulatory uncertainty in the United States are slowing investments in wind, solar, and energy storage, pushing the sector into a period of caution and market volatility.

Mainstream sells 675 MW of wind and solar projects to Celsia in Colombia

Mainstream Renewable Power sold its entire Colombian portfolio to Celsia, marking its exit from the country to focus operations on three strategic markets.

Norway, a Strategic Reservoir for the Stability of European Energy Markets

Norway’s hydropower pumped storage capacities, amounting to 83 TWh, are increasingly being leveraged to regulate renewable energy surpluses in Europe and stabilize electricity prices.
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The United States suspends Equinor’s Empire Wind offshore wind project off New York

US authorities have ordered the halt of Equinor's Empire Wind 1 offshore wind project located off New York, citing insufficient environmental analysis according to the Biden administration. Construction had been underway since 2024.

Cyient secures strategic contract for hydrogen project in Norway with GreenH and Luxcara

Indian group Cyient will lead the engineering work at the Bodø hydrogen site in Norway, under a partnership with GreenH and Luxcara to supply maritime transport.

Equinor creates new division to consolidate flexible and renewable energy assets

Equinor restructures operations to enhance earnings in growing power markets by merging its renewables and flexible generation assets into a single business unit.
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DEME acquires Havfram for €900 mn to strengthen its offshore wind position

Belgian group DEME has signed an agreement to acquire Norway’s Havfram for €900 mn, consolidating its fleet and global presence in the offshore wind market.

Sunly, VALOREM and Deep Wind Offshore launch 1 GW offshore wind project in Estonia

Three European energy sector players are partnering to develop an offshore wind farm near Saaremaa, reinforcing Estonia’s strategic position in the Baltic region.

Shell awards key contract to Subsea 7 for Sparta offshore project in Gulf of Mexico

Shell has awarded Subsea 7 a contract valued between $50mn and $150mn to install a floating production system for its Sparta offshore project, located off the Louisiana coast.
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Aker Horizons and Mitsui secure €128mn funding for Mainstream

Aker Horizons and Mitsui have finalised a structured financing agreement with DNB to support Mainstream Renewable Power’s targeted strategy in South Africa, Australia and the Philippines.

The French PPA market reaches 2 GW led by photovoltaic dominance

France now counts over 100 long-term electricity purchase agreements, totalling 2 GW, mainly driven by the rise of photovoltaics and the expansion of hybrid and multi-buyer models.

Awilco Drilling PLC detaches a special dividend of USD 2.06 per share

Offshore oil group Awilco Drilling PLC enters ex-dividend period on 1 April, marking the detachment of a USD 2.06 per share payment, amid significant cash returns to shareholders.
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Subsea7 secures contract up to $150M for Northern Lights in Norway

Subsea7 has been awarded a major contract by Equinor for Phase 2 of the Northern Lights project, involving the installation of a CO2 pipeline offshore Norway, with operations scheduled for 2026 and 2027.

Stockholm Exergi launches the first industrial BECCS project using Capsol technology

Stockholm Exergi approves investment in an industrial BECCS project using Capsol’s CO₂ capture technology, backed by Microsoft and Frontier Group, targeting 800,000 tonnes of CO₂ removed annually from 2028.

European decarbonisation: costs, economic challenges, and the future of natural gas

Europe is considering various energy strategies up to 2050, revealing highly variable costs and an uncertain future for natural gas demand amid political pressure to achieve carbon neutrality at lower costs.
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Scatec signs 25-year contract for 120 MW solar plant in Tunisia

Scatec has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement with STEG for a 120 MW solar project, strengthening its presence in Tunisia and cooperation with Japan’s Toyota Tsusho Group.

Equinor starts gas production at Halten East in the Norwegian Sea

Equinor has begun gas production at Halten East, a NOK 9 billion project in the Norwegian Sea, two years after receiving approval from Norwegian authorities.

Scatec and Egypt Aluminium sign agreement for 1.1 GW solar project in Egypt

Scatec ASA has signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Egypt Aluminium to develop a 1.1 GW solar photovoltaic project coupled with a 100 MW/200 MWh battery energy storage system in Egypt, supported by a sovereign guarantee.
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Samsung E&A acquires 9.1% of Nel ASA and signs a strategic agreement

Samsung E&A invests $33.2 mn in Nel ASA, becoming its largest individual shareholder. The strategic agreement aims to develop hydrogen plants integrating Nel’s electrolysers.

KHNP and Samsung C&T Form Strategic Alliance for International Nuclear Projects

KHNP and Samsung C&T have signed an agreement to collaborate on international nuclear projects, aiming to strengthen their global competitiveness, particularly in the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific market.