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June 18, 2026
Bilfinger and Schneider Electric have successfully deployed an autonomous offshore buoy in the North Sea, completing 1,000 hours of unmanned operation while providing renewable-powered control for subsea tieback systems.
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June 18, 2026
DeepOcean has been awarded a contract by bp to support decommissioning activities at the Foinaven field West of Shetland, including the removal of subsea risers, umbilicals and associated infrastructure from the former FPSO location.
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June 18, 2026
Vår Energi has approved the Balder Next New Wells project in the North Sea, a seven-well development targeting 86 MMboe of reserves and supporting long-term production growth through the Jotun FPSO hub.
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June 17, 2026
Transocean has secured approximately $185 million in new contract backlog after winning offshore drilling work for the Transocean Norge in Norway and the Transocean Equinox in Australia, extending utilization of its harsh-environment semisubmersible fleet.
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June 16, 2026
Aker BP is expanding deployment of AI-powered computer vision technology across its offshore drilling fleet, using DrillDocs' CleanSight system to improve drilling efficiency, identify wellbore instability and reduce nonproductive time.
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June 16, 2026
Equinor has outlined plans to increase production to 2.3 MMboed by 2030, supported by higher investment in oil and gas projects, expanded activity on the Norwegian Continental Shelf and 30% growth in international production.
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June 15, 2026
Innovex has agreed to acquire Norway-based TCO Group for $95 million, adding intervention-free well technology and expanding its presence in key offshore markets including Norway and the UAE.
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June 11, 2026
ABB has been awarded a contract to modernize automation and safety control systems on the Buzzard offshore platform, helping support safe, reliable operations at one of the UK's largest producing North Sea oil fields.
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June 09, 2026
bp will reorganize its business into two core segments—upstream and downstream—beginning July 1, simplifying its corporate structure as the company seeks to improve execution, reduce complexity and strengthen shareholder returns.
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June 09, 2026
Spirit Energy's Morecambe Net Zero CCS project has entered the North Sea Transition Authority's Assess Phase, advancing plans to store up to 1 billion tonnes of CO₂ in depleted gas fields offshore the UK and support industrial decarbonization efforts.
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June 08, 2026
TMC Compressors will supply marine compressed air systems for two new Van Oord subsea rock installation vessels, supporting offshore infrastructure projects with advanced DP-2 capabilities, multi-fuel engines and reduced-emissions designs.
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June 08, 2026
Aker BP has increased its ownership stake in the Johan Sverdrup field and will receive an additional 2.2 MMboe over the next two years following a redetermination of partner interests at one of Norway's largest producing oil fields.
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June 03, 2026
CRP Subsea has expanded its hydrostatic testing capabilities with the installation of four new pressure vessels designed to support API 17L qualification testing and improve efficiency for subsea product validation.
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May 29, 2026
Norway is urging the European Union to remove its moratorium on new Arctic oil and gas drilling, arguing that increased Barents Sea exploration could strengthen European energy security as the region remains heavily dependent on Norwegian gas supplies.
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May 28, 2026
Aberdeen-based Rovtech Solutions is expanding its offshore energy robotics technology into maritime defense markets through a new partnership focused on subsea infrastructure protection, mine countermeasures and autonomous naval operations.
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May 28, 2026
Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice promoted expanded North Sea drilling and lower energy costs during a meeting with major energy companies, highlighting growing political pressure on the UK’s net zero and energy transition policies.
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May 28, 2026
DeepOcean has secured multiple Equinor subsea contracts offshore Norway, including riser replacement work at Visund and subsea tieback installation for the Isflak discovery near the Johan Castberg FPSO in the Barents Sea.
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May 22, 2026
Subsea7 has secured a substantial offshore Norway contract from Vår Eneri for the Goliat Gas Export Project in the Barents Sea, including pipeline installation and subsea infrastructure work tied to the Hammerfest LNG system.
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May 22, 2026
Unity has secured new North Sea well decommissioning and well intervention contracts as the Aberdeen-based company expands its offshore well integrity and plugging-and-abandonment operations internationally.
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May 21, 2026
Equinor and Aker BP have agreed to align portions of their Norwegian Continental Shelf portfolios through a series of offshore asset transactions aimed at accelerating developments and increasing long-term production.
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May 20, 2026
Aquaterra Energy has moved its Recoverable Abandonment Frame system into fabrication for the Northern Endurance Partnership CCS project, targeting safer management of legacy offshore wells at future CO2 storage sites.
