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26 September 2025
Equinor Boosts Gas Recovery with New Subsea Technology
Phase 2 of Åsgard subsea compression enhances gas recovery, increasing pipeline pressure and boosting production, with a 90% recovery rate from Mikkel and Midgard fields.
23 September 2025
Equinor Boosts LNG Production in Europe
Askeladd Vest field starts production, enhancing LNG output at Melkøya. It supports Hammerfest LNG's full capacity until 2028, contributing 2% to EU's gas needs.
22 September 2025
Aramis: SDE++ Subsidy Scheme Update
The SDE++ scheme funds CO2 reduction projects. The 2025 round opens on 7 October with €8 billion available. Now includes CO2 storage outside the Netherlands.
19 September 2025
Merck's ENFLONSIA™ Recommended by EU CHMP for RSV Prevention in Infants
ENFLONSIA™ awaits EU approval for infant RSV prevention, offering a single-dose option for all weights. Backed by Phase 2b/3 and Phase 3 trials, decision expected by year-end.
19 September 2025
Merck Gains EU CHMP Support for KEYTRUDA SC and New Head and Neck Cancer Use
CHMP backs KEYTRUDA SC for all EU adult indications and a new use in LA-HNSCC. Awaiting European Commission's final decision.
18 September 2025
Statkraft Sells Tidong Hydropower Project to JSW Energy
The 150 MW Tidong project in Himachal Pradesh is set to complete by 2026. The deal awaits regulatory approvals. Statkraft shifts focus to Europe and South America.
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18 September 2025
Statkraft Plans Alta Hydropower Upgrade
Statkraft seeks to boost Alta plant output by 20% with a third turbine, using floodwater, while preserving salmon habitats and engaging Sámi communities. Completion possible by 2030.
17 September 2025
Equinor Worker Fatality at Mongstad Refinery
A worker died in a lifting accident at Mongstad. Non-critical activities halted, area secured, and investigations underway. Employees informed; support offered to those affected.
16 September 2025
Stora Enso Wins 2025 Red Dot Design Award for Ski Championship Medal Boxes
The medal boxes are sustainable, functional, and accessible, featuring braille. They align with the event's values of sustainability and inclusivity.
9 September 2025
Siemens Advances EPD Automation and Transparency
Siemens' tool, approved by EPD-Global, automates EPD verification, enhancing transparency and aiming for full coverage by 2030.
9 September 2025
RWE Launches Drone-Based Environmental Monitoring at Kaskasi Wind Farm
Drones and AI enhance eco-friendly monitoring of marine life at offshore wind farms, reducing emissions and improving data accuracy.
5 September 2025
Yara Clean Ammonia Launches First Ammonia-Powered Container Ship
The Yara Eyde, an ammonia-powered ship, begins construction, marking a step in maritime decarbonization and sustainable logistics on the Oslo–Porsgrunn–Bremerhaven–Rotterdam route.
2 September 2025
Clariant and Swire Energy Open New Supply Base in Norway
New facility in Dusavik, Norway enhances chemical storage and transfer for North Sea market, featuring full automation, quality control lab, and expanded operational support.
1 September 2025
Yara Clean Ammonia Enhances Competitiveness with Dual-Fuel Vessels
YCA secures dual-fuel vessels to boost supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and meet environmental standards in the low-emission ammonia market.
1 September 2025
Equinor Backs Ørsted's Rights Issue
Equinor supports Ørsted's Rights Issue to strengthen its balance sheet, maintaining a 10% stake and considering board nomination, with a potential investment of up to DKK 6 billion.
29 August 2025
ORLEN and Equinor Sign Long-Term Oil Supply Deal
ORLEN secures 6M tonnes of crude from Norway's Johan Sverdrup field, covering 15% of annual demand, enhancing energy security and reducing CO₂ emissions.
26 August 2025
ORLEN Boosts Norwegian Gas Output by 500 Million Cubic Meters
The Ormen Lange field's third phase uses subsea compressors to enhance gas production, improve efficiency, and reduce emissions, increasing recovery rates from 75% to 85%.
25 August 2025
CO2 Storage Begins at Northern Lights
CO2 is transported from a cement factory, injected into a North Sea reservoir. Phase 1 is complete; Phase 2 will expand capacity to 5 mtpa, supported by a European grant.
25 August 2025
Oil and Gas Found Near Troll Field
Oil and gas discovered in Fram area, with resources estimated at 0.1-1.1 million cubic meters. Potential for further exploration and infrastructure integration.
22 August 2025
ORLEN Discovers Major Oil Reserve in North Sea
A significant oil find in the North Sea, with up to 134 million barrels, advances ORLEN's 2035 Strategy. Advanced drilling tech and geo-steering enhanced exploration success.
21 August 2025
ORLEN Group Q2 2025: Strong Profit Growth
Q2 2025 saw doubled LIFO-based EBITDA, strategic investments in energy transition, and complete shift from Russian crude, enhancing regional energy security.
31 July 2025
OMV Reports EUR 5.79 bn Sales in Q2 2025
Q2 2025: Strong chemical results, low leverage, ongoing Borouge integration, and green hydrogen projects. Energy segment hit by lower oil prices; Fuels & Feedstock affected by shutdowns.
18 July 2025
BASF and Equinor Sign 10-Year Natural Gas Deal
Agreement secures 23 TWh of natural gas annually for BASF, supporting energy needs and sustainability goals. Deliveries start October 2025, enhancing BASF's energy and raw materials strategy.
1 July 2025
Johan Sverdrup Phase 3 Expansion
Phase 3 boosts recovery by 40-50 million boe with new subsea infrastructure, AI-driven cost savings, and aims for a 75% recovery rate, enhancing energy supply to Europe.
18 June 2025
Heidelberg Materials Launches First Industrial-Scale CCS Facility in Cement Industry
Brevik CCS in Norway captures 400,000 tonnes CO₂ annually, enabling net-zero concrete. Part of Norway's Longship project, it sets a blueprint for future CCS initiatives.
13 May 2025
Yara and NYK Sign First Ammonia-Fueled Carrier Charter
The agreement for an ammonia-fueled carrier aims to reduce CO2 emissions and support a sustainable ammonia supply chain, aligning with net-zero goals by 2050. Delivery is set for November 2026.
27 March 2025
TotalEnergies and Partners Advance Northern Lights CCS Phase 2
Phase 2 of Northern Lights CCS will boost CO2 storage to 5 million tons annually by 2028, backed by a $700M investment and a 15-year deal with Stockholm Exergi for 900,000 tons of CO2 storage.
6 March 2025
WACKER Adopts Biogenic Carbon for Silicon Production
A new contract enables the shift to biogenic carbon, reducing CO2 emissions and advancing climate-neutral silicon production at the Holla site.
31 October 2024
LanzaTech and Eramet to Launch Integrated CCUS Project in Norway
The project will produce ethanol from furnace gas, aiming for CO2 reduction. A feasibility study may add CCS. Operations start in 2028, creating jobs and supporting local innovation.
7 October 2024
EU Renewable Hydrogen Auction Winners Sign Grants for New Production
Six projects receive EU funding to produce renewable hydrogen, with support over ten years, aiming to cut over 10 million tonnes of CO2 emissions across various sectors.
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