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.
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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 transitionPlans withdrawn for €1.4 billion Irish wind farm
Wind Energy – Withdrawal
Fuinneamh Sceirde Teoranta (FST), a company owned by Corio Generation that was developing the 450 MW Sceirde Rocks offshore wind project in Ireland, withdrew the consent application for the wind farm on 17 December 2025, according to a notice issued by Ireland’s national planning body, An Coimiúsin Pleanála (ACP), on 22 December.
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