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March 30, 2026
TotalEnergies has completed the merger of its UK North Sea upstream assets with NEO NEXT, forming NEO NEXT+—now the largest independent producer on the UK Continental Shelf, with expected 2026 output exceeding 250,000 boed and a strengthened platform for operational synergies and cash flow growth.
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March 27, 2026
IKM Testing UK has been awarded a contract to deliver pre-commissioning services for CO₂ pipeline infrastructure on the Northern Endurance Partnership project, supporting development of the UK’s East Coast carbon capture cluster and offshore storage in the North Sea.
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March 26, 2026
Serica Energy has completed its acquisition of a 40% operated interest in TotalEnergies’ Greater Laggan Area assets, establishing a new operated hub West of Shetland with ~5,000 boed net production and multiple gas-focused growth opportunities.
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March 24, 2026
EnerMech has secured a five-year contract to deliver crane management and lifting services on the Kraken FPSO in the UK North Sea, supporting offshore operations with integrated crewing and expanded service scope.
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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 23, 2026
Aker BP and Armada will deploy a modular offshore data center on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, enabling real-time AI-driven drilling analytics, improved operational resilience and reduced downtime through localized data processing and edge computing.
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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 19, 2026
The UK and allied nations are urging Iran to halt attacks on energy infrastructure and restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, as disruptions threaten global oil and gas supply chains and intensify pressure on energy markets.
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March 18, 2026
Petrodec has completed a major decommissioning project in the UK Southern North Sea using its OBANA heavy-lift jack-up vessel, removing multiple platform jackets and topsides from the Amethyst and Galahad gas fields.
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March 18, 2026
UK industry group Offshore Energies UK is urging reform of the North Sea windfall tax, saying changes could unlock £50 billion in investment, boost domestic gas production and significantly reduce the country’s reliance on LNG imports.
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March 18, 2026
IMI will supply ultra-high-pressure control valves for a North Sea offshore project, supporting chemical injection systems operating above 600 bar and enabling precise pressure control and flow assurance in severe service conditions.
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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
Equinor is preparing to launch drilling operations at the Rosebank field west of Shetland, part of a major UK offshore development that will include subsea wells tied back to a redeployed FPSO.
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March 04, 2026
The UK government has postponed plans to scrap the North Sea Energy Profits Levy after oil prices surged amid the Iran conflict, leaving producers facing the 78% tax regime for longer than expected.
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March 04, 2026
North Sea operators are urging the UK government to replace the Energy Profits Levy with a new fiscal framework, saying tax reform could unlock up to £50 billion in investment and strengthen domestic oil and gas production.
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February 27, 2026
Bilfinger has secured offshore and onshore maintenance contracts in the UK, including access and fabric services for Ithaca Energy’s Cygnus gas field and work at the St Fergus SAGE Terminal, expanding its North Sea operations footprint.
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February 26, 2026
UK officials are holding talks with North Sea oil and gas producers on potentially ending the Energy Profits Levy before its 2030 expiry, as policymakers weigh investment, energy security and jobs against climate and fiscal priorities.
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February 23, 2026
ORLEN expands its Norwegian Continental Shelf footprint with new equity in Albuskjell and Vest Ekofisk, advancing the Ekofisk-area PPF project targeting first gas in 2028.
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February 17, 2026
Oil States, THREE60 Energy and Innovair have formed a strategic alliance to deliver integrated inspection, engineering and repair solutions for offshore caisson integrity across global oil and gas assets.
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February 16, 2026
Aker BP has awarded Aker Solutions a long-term maintenance, modification and operations (MMO) contract covering all operated assets on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, supporting offshore efficiency and field development.
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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.
