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May 19, 2026
NATO members are discussing a possible mission to help protect commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz if the waterway remains blocked, as ongoing disruption continues pressuring global oil and LNG markets.
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May 19, 2026
GAZ-SYSTEM has launched the FSRU vessel for Poland’s first floating LNG terminal in the Gulf of Gdańsk, a project expected to add more than 6 Bcm per year of regasification capacity by 2028.
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May 12, 2026
Ned Marine has launched drone and subsea ROV inspection services for offshore and marine assets, expanding its NDT capabilities with remote technologies designed to reduce downtime, improve safety and accelerate vessel and infrastructure inspections.
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May 05, 2026
Portugal is moving toward a windfall tax on energy companies as the Iran conflict drives up oil and gas prices, with EU countries weighing coordinated action.
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April 09, 2026
DTEK Oil&Gas and Baker Hughes have signed an MOU to increase natural gas production in Ukraine, combining advanced technology and local expertise to strengthen domestic supply and European energy security.
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April 08, 2026
ONE-Dyas has brought a second production well online at its N05-A platform in the North Sea, increasing gas output to 1 Bcm/year and strengthening domestic energy supply for the Netherlands and Germany.
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March 19, 2026
Explicit reported record growth in 2025, driven by rising demand from oil and gas operators for methane and GHG emissions monitoring using drone-based measurement technologies.
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April 07, 2026
ABL has completed marine assurance and transport support for the Northern Endeavour FPSO, overseeing its multi-phase journey from Australia to a recycling facility in Denmark as offshore decommissioning activity continues to expand globally.
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April 06, 2026
Nikkiso will supply pumps for Germany’s largest land-based LNG import terminal, supporting expanded gas import capacity as Europe strengthens energy supply infrastructure.
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April 03, 2026
OMV Petrom completes drilling of the Krum-1 well offshore Bulgaria, finding no significant gas but advancing geological understanding of the Black Sea basin.
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April 02, 2026
INEOS Chairman Jim Ratcliffe supports proposed UK carbon tax cuts, warning of industrial decline and calling for increased domestic oil and gas development, including North Sea and shale resources.
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April 01, 2026
Trillion Energy looks to sell its Black Sea gas interest while committing $15 million to earn into a new exploration block in southeast Turkey.
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March 24, 2026
Expro will deliver geothermal well testing services for Vulcan Energy’s Lionheart project in Germany, supporting reservoir evaluation and lithium extraction as Europe advances low-carbon energy and critical minerals development.
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March 20, 2026
North Africa’s growing electricity infrastructure and cross-Mediterranean interconnectors are emerging as a new energy link to Europe, complementing LNG and pipeline gas supplies as the region seeks diversified, lower-carbon energy sources.
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March 19, 2026
A new legal challenge tied to the Dakota Access Pipeline is raising broader concerns across the U.S. energy sector. In this op-ed, Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian argues that European court actions could undermine American judicial authority, disrupt transatlantic energy ties and introduce new risks for infrastructure investment.
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March 13, 2026
Germany criticized the U.S. decision to temporarily ease sanctions on Russian oil cargoes already at sea, warning the move could send the wrong signal to Moscow as oil prices rise following the Iran conflict.
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March 12, 2026
Rex International reported average February production of 10,300 boed from assets in Norway, Oman and Germany, with the Brage field offshore Norway contributing the majority of output.
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March 12, 2026
RWE has completed the sale of its 350-MW Baltic II offshore wind development project in the Polish Baltic Sea to PGE, transferring full ownership and environmental approvals for the adjacent project site.
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March 11, 2026
Eco Atlantic has agreed to acquire JHI Associates in a deal valued at about $52 million, gaining offshore exploration interests in the North Falkland basin and Guyana’s Canje block.
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February 23, 2026
SOCAR and Gran Tierra Energy sign a production sharing agreement for exploration and development of a Guba-Caspian onshore block in Azerbaijan, with Gran Tierra as 65% operator.
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February 13, 2026
Weatherford has secured a multi-year integrated completions contract from TotalEnergies to support offshore operations in Denmark, expanding its North Sea well services and completions portfolio.
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