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July 08, 2026
Aquaterra Energy and James Fisher have formed a strategic partnership to deliver integrated offshore decommissioning services, combining front-end engineering, well access, subsea operations and offshore execution for projects worldwide.
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July 08, 2026
The UK has opened a public consultation on Adura's Jackdaw gas field as part of the regulatory approval process, marking another step toward production from one of the country's largest undeveloped North Sea gas projects.
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July 07, 2026
Dräger has launched My Dräger, a unified digital platform that combines equipment management, maintenance tracking, technical documentation and service support into a single portal for industrial safety customers.
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July 06, 2026
Offshore decommissioning technology developer rahd·AI has been selected for the Presight AI Accelerator, opening new commercial opportunities in the Middle East as the company expands its AI platform for well planning and regulatory compliance.
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July 02, 2026
Norske Shell has awarded AGR a four-year framework agreement to provide drilling, wells and offshore personnel for operations supporting the Ormen Lange gas field on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
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June 30, 2026
Transocean has secured a drilling agreement with Equinor worth more than $1 billion in backlog for three harsh-environment Cat D semisubmersible rigs on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The seven rig-years of work are scheduled to begin between 2027 and 2028.
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June 26, 2026
A Paris court has rejected efforts to block TotalEnergies from pursuing new oil and gas projects while directing the company to update its climate vigilance plan to address Scope 3 emissions.
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June 25, 2026
Vår Energi has sanctioned the Gjøa Subsea Projects and submitted development plans for the Ofelia and Gjøa Nord fields, advancing a coordinated North Sea tie-back project designed to extend the life of the Gjøa production hub through 2040.
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June 25, 2026
Equinor has advanced plans for the Wisting field by submitting its proposed environmental impact assessment program for public consultation, moving Norway's largest undeveloped oil discovery another step toward a potential 2027 final investment decision.
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June 24, 2026
Clariant has successfully deployed its HYTREAT ECO hydrate inhibitor technology in North Sea fields offshore Norway and the UK, offering operators an OSPAR-compliant alternative to conventional methanol and MEG-based flow-assurance programs.
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June 22, 2026
An appraisal well has confirmed the Carmen gas-condensate discovery offshore Norway, with recoverable resources estimated at up to 107 MMboe. Partners are now evaluating tieback development options and additional drilling in the North Sea.
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June 19, 2026
Adura has submitted additional information to UK regulator OPRED for the Jackdaw and Rosebank developments, moving the North Sea projects closer to final approvals required before production can begin.
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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.
