General – Funding
AF Gruppen, Multiconsult, DOF, Semar, and NTNU have received NOK 11 million in funding to further develop their concrete foundation technology.
[Read more…] about Norway backs concrete foundation productionTaqa to tender UK decommissioning contract
Fossil Energy – Decommissioning Tenders
Taqa UK is preparing to issue a tender in January for the removal of subsea infrastructure across its UK North Sea assets.
[Read more…] about Taqa to tender UK decommissioning contractNew York Attorney General sues Trump Administration
General – New York
New York Attorney General Letitia James yesterday filed two lawsuits challenging the Trump administration’s unlawful attempt to halt construction on a pair of major offshore wind projects.
[Read more…] about New York Attorney General sues Trump AdministrationExxon studies Venezuela return as Chevron plots increase in production
Fossil Energy – Venezuela
Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods said on Friday the U.S. oil major is ready to evaluate a potential return to Venezuela in what would be a stunning development after its assets in the South American country were nationalized nearly 20 years ago.
[Read more…] about Exxon studies Venezuela return as Chevron plots increase in productionTurkey expands offshore push as TPAO signs MoU with ExxonMobil
Fossil Energy – Turkey
Turkish Petroleum (TPAO) and Exxonmobil signed a Memorandum of Understanding covering new exploration areas in the Black Sea and the Mediterranean and other potential areas, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on Thursday to Reuters.
[Read more…] about Turkey expands offshore push as TPAO signs MoU with ExxonMobilPerro Negro 7 to resume operations in Saudi Arabia
Fossil Energy – Drilling
Saipem announces the restart of operations of the jack-up Perro Negro 7 in Saudi Arabia starting January 2026.
[Read more…] about Perro Negro 7 to resume operations in Saudi ArabiaAI delivers $130M boost to Equinor and Partners in 2025
General – AI
In 2025, artificial intelligence delivered tangible results for Equinor and its partners, helping save an estimated USD 130 million while strengthening safety, efficiency, and long-term energy security.
[Read more…] about AI delivers $130M boost to Equinor and Partners in 2025Swiss Holcim partners with BW Ideol
General – Partnership
Switzerland-headquartered Holcim has taken a minority equity ownership in BW Ideol to scale up the construction of clean energy infrastructure.
[Read more…] about Swiss Holcim partners with BW IdeolAker Solutions cuts costs and adjusts workforce
General – Aker Solutions
Following several years of record-high workload, Aker Solutions expects activity levels to decrease in 2026 compared to 2025.
[Read more…] about Aker Solutions cuts costs and adjusts workforceV.Group acquires Njord to accelerate shipping’s decarbonisation transition
General – Acquisition
V.Group announces the acquisition of Njord, the maritime fuel efficiency and decarbonisation partner, founded by Maersk Tankers.
[Read more…] about V.Group acquires Njord to accelerate shipping’s decarbonisation transition