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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.
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February 12, 2026
The ONE-Dyas-operated N05-A development has become the first North Sea gas project to achieve MiQ Grade A methane certification, setting a new benchmark for low-emissions offshore gas production in Europe.
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February 11, 2026
Aquaterra Energy has secured a multi-year contract to support intervention and abandonment operations across 11 subsea wells offshore Spain, supplying a riser-based well access system for late-life offshore assets.
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February 10, 2026
Tenaz Energy has completed a large-scale IT and data transition enabling full operational control of offshore platforms, pipelines and gas infrastructure in the Dutch North Sea following its acquisition of assets from NAM.
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February 04, 2026
Equinor expects oil production from the Johan Sverdrup field — the North Sea’s largest producing asset — to decline by 10% to 20% in 2026, marking a turning point for one of Europe’s most important sources of supply growth.
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February 02, 2026
OKEA and partners reported a new petroleum discovery in the Knockando Fensfjord prospect near Norway’s Brage field, with early recoverable estimates up to 1.5 MMboe.
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January 29, 2026
Subsea7 has been awarded a substantial offshore contract in Germany, valued between $150 million and $300 million, for the Gennaker offshore wind project. Subsidiary Seaway7 will transport and install 63 monopiles and transition pieces, with offshore activities scheduled to begin in 2027.
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January 27, 2026
TGS has been awarded a new ocean bottom node seismic contract in Europe, expanding its 2026 offshore acquisition campaign and supporting 4D reservoir monitoring.
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January 27, 2026
Former OPEC president and Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has gone on trial in London, accused of accepting cash bribes and luxury benefits in exchange for awarding oil-sector contracts during her time in office.
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January 26, 2026
Noble Corporation has secured approximately $1.3 billion in new contract awards across nine rigs, including a three-year agreement for the Noble GreatWhite that marks the company’s entry into Norway’s harsh-environment floater market.
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January 23, 2026
Kongsberg shareholders have approved the spin-off of Kongsberg Maritime, paving the way for the maritime technology business to operate as a stand-alone company and list on the Oslo Stock Exchange in April 2026.
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January 20, 2026
Equinor and ORLEN have discovered gas and condensate in the Sissel prospect near the Utgard field in the North Sea, with recoverable volumes estimated at up to 28 million boe and tie-back options under consideration.
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January 16, 2026
OEG is ramping up OPITO-accredited helicopter refueling training as the offshore sector prepares for mandatory CAA CAP 437 certification requirements for helicopter landing areas expected in 2026.
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January 16, 2026
New Scotland-wide polling shows strong public support for full North Sea oil and gas development, highlighting concerns over jobs, imports, and UK energy security.
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January 15, 2026
Oxford Flow has appointed Andrew Hodgson as executive chair, succeeding David Hill, as the UK-based flow control equipment specialist moves into its next phase of international growth.
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January 15, 2026
ModuSpec has received DNV Technology Qualification for real-time BOP monitoring within its Argus digital platform, supporting wider adoption of digital well control assurance on offshore rigs, including the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
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January 14, 2026
Shell and Exxon have pulled a planned sale of strategic UK North Sea gas assets to Viaro, citing unresolved regulatory and market conditions after months of review.
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January 13, 2026
INEOS has criticized the UK’s net-zero strategy after a report from the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) estimated decarbonization costs could reach £7.6 trillion, raising concerns over industrial competitiveness and energy security.
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January 13, 2026
Norway has offered 57 new offshore production licenses to 19 companies in the latest APA licensing round, spanning the North Sea, Norwegian Sea and Barents Sea. The move aims to slow production decline on the NCS and support long-term energy supply to Europe.
