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18 September 2026
Hynetwork (Gasunie) opens North Sea Canal Area hydrogen network draft for public review
Draft project decision, EIA and permits open for comment 18 Sep–29 Oct 2026; route crosses Beverwijk, Velsen, Zaanstad, Haarlemmermeer and Amsterdam.
17 September 2026
EnergyPathways and Hycamite plan hydrogen and battery‑grade graphite plant at Port of Barrow
Low‑carbon hydrogen and battery‑grade graphite plant planned at Port of Barrow; targets 20,000 t H2 and ~60,000 t graphite annually as part of MESH LDES.
16 September 2026
SOCAR acquires 10% stake in Baleine project from Eni
Adds a 10% interest in the Baleine offshore field; discovered 2021, production began 2023. Project is billed as Africa’s first net‑zero offshore oil and gas development.
16 September 2026
EnviTec Biogas advances three biomethane projects in Germany
Three biogas-to-biomethane upgrades across Germany, capacities 200–475 Nm³/h now, Friesoythe expandable to 600 Nm³/h; Delbrück first feed-in targeted for November.
16 September 2026
Worley completes FEEDs for INPEX Abadi LNG and CCS in Indonesia
FEED covered two offshore packages including ~150 km subsea, gas export and CCS pipelines; project targets ~9.5 Mtpa LNG and supports Indonesia's energy security and net-zero 2060 goals.
15 September 2026
TechnipFMC awarded iEPCI contract for PETRONAS Limbayong deepwater project
iEPCI contract for PETRONAS’ Limbayong deepwater project offshore Malaysia; uses Subsea 2.0 CTO; contract classed $75–$250M and included in Q3 2026 inbound orders.
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14 September 2026
Petrobras signs 20-year 0.8 mtpa LNG contract with Sempra Infrastructure
0.8 mtpa of LNG contracted for 20 years from Port Arthur LNG in Texas to reduce spot exposure and improve gas-supply flexibility.
14 September 2026
Uniper to sell 20% OPAL stake to Hy24
Divestment transfers 100% of Lubmin-Brandov Assets GmbH & Co. KG to buyer's Clean Hydrogen Infrastructure Fund; aligns with EU state‑aid remedies and hydrogen conversion timeline for OPAL.
14 September 2026
Technip Energies launches SnapLNG 1.5 with Honeywell and Siemens Energy
A standardized, fully modular electrified 1.5 MTPA LNG train to speed delivery, cut schedules by up to two years and reduce operational emissions.
14 September 2026
METLEN and PETRONAS sign five‑year LNG supply agreement for Greece
6 LNG cargoes/year (~0.6 bcma) for five years from 2027 to boost supply diversification and regional energy resilience.
14 September 2026
PETRONAS Carigali secures 35-year PSC for MTJDA Block A-18-01
New PSC links existing Block A‑18 with adjacent exploration area; GSA in place to continue gas supply to Malaysia and Thailand.
11 September 2026
ADNOC, XRG and Masdar deepen Germany partnerships in energy, industry and technology
Deals signed during the UAE president's state visit could unlock >€5bn investment, span LNG, gas, MDI, ammonia, offshore wind and AI, and follow a €40bn UAE investment pledge.
11 September 2026
XRG, ADNOC and SEFE sign MoU to secure gas and LNG supply for Germany and Europe
MoU to explore coordinated gas and LNG supply, infrastructure investment, shipping and market development to strengthen Germany and Europe's energy security.
10 September 2026
Saipem and Jan De Nul sign LOI for Rovuma LNG offshore works with ExxonMobil
LOI covers preliminary engineering, procurement and technical services worth about €11m for upstream offshore scope; final EPCI award depends on FID and government/regulatory approvals expected in 2026.
10 September 2026
Sinopec's Hou Qijun meets Shaanxi leadership to deepen energy cooperation
Discussed expanding collaboration across oil & gas, infrastructure, geothermal, wind/solar, high‑end energy chemicals and comprehensive energy services aligned to Shaanxi's plans.
9 September 2026
PETRONAS advances upstream with Estuary PSC award and Mutiara seismic handover
Harvester wins Estuary SFA PSC for Malay Basin fields; enhanced 3D seismic handed to DIALOG for Mutiara Cluster, targeting first production by 2029.
9 September 2026
BASF installs Durasorb LNG MAX at Cheniere’s Corpus Christi facility
Single‑unit adsorbent solution commissioned to simplify pre‑treatment, prevent freeze‑out and increase feed‑gas flexibility; full rollout planned by end‑2027.
8 September 2026
McDermott wins subsea contract for Cronos gas field, Cyprus
Valued at USD $500–$750M, the deal covers project management, engineering, procurement and installation support, executed from hubs in Houston, Perth, London and Kuala Lumpur.
7 September 2026
UNOC appoints Vitol to market Pearl Sweet crude for early‑2027 exports
Medium-to-heavy sweet crude from Tilenga and Kingfisher, up to 230,000 b/d, will ship via the EACOP to the Port of Tanga; a US$2bn facility and Tanga regional hub are planned.
7 September 2026
TotalEnergies advances Papua LNG toward FID
EPC tendering completed, capex trimmed to ~$14bn after ~$4bn savings; operatorship to move to ExxonMobil; LNG marketing JV and offtake deals secure 2.4 Mtpa and 1.5 Mtpa.
4 September 2026
INEOS Energy: North Sea decommissioning is destructive and ideological
From 2029 decommissioning spend will exceed capital; approving Jackdaw and Rosebank and restoring fiscal stability could retain ~£11bn planned investment and avoid a ~£13bn fiscal hit by 2035.
3 September 2026
Khaled bin Mohamed chairs ADNOC Executive Committee meeting
Reviewed energy supply reliability, operational and financial performance, and a new LNG trading platform targeting 47 mtpa by 2030+.
3 September 2026
SPIE to deliver HVAC, mechanical and E&I for ONE‑Dyas N05‑A compression module
New two‑train compression module to extend gas production on an offshore platform powered entirely by nearby wind; integration starts June 2027.
3 September 2026
ORLEN and Port of Gdynia to study LNG and bioLNG bunkering
Assess market demand, infrastructure and waterside/ship-to-ship bunkering feasibility for LNG and bioLNG to expand alternative marine fuel availability along the Polish coast.
3 September 2026
ORLEN launches Baltic Energy Initiative with 13 regional partners
Regional platform mobilises 14 organisations to coordinate offshore wind, LNG/bioLNG, hydrogen, CCS, SMRs and infrastructure protection across the Baltic Sea region.
2 September 2026
Shell completes acquisition of ARC Resources
Adds ~370 kboe/d production, targets ~4% CAGR to 2030; equity value ~US$13.9bn and enterprise value ~US$16.5bn; funded by US$3.3bn cash and US$10.6bn new shares.
2 September 2026
Eni named operator of Junín-5 under 25-year CPPH
Exclusive operatorship granted for Junín-5 oil field; transition from JV under new hydrocarbon law; field holds 35 billion barrels in place and produces about 12,000 bpd.
2 September 2026
Sinopec Group advances CCER pilot gas‑flaring recovery projects
Two pilot gas‑flaring recovery CCER projects have connected to the national carbon market and completed on‑site audits; they are now in the emission‑reduction registration stage.
1 September 2026
SOCAR to acquire stakes in Comstock’s Haynesville assets
Acquires stakes in Legacy and Western Haynesville plus a participation in Pinnacle Gas; deal valued at $1.65bn with closing targeted by Dec 31, 2026.
1 September 2026
Sasol posts stronger FY2026 results and lowers net debt to US$3.3bn
Operational gains, cost control and market recovery drove stronger earnings; capex fell 18%, renewables expanded, and dividend remains paused until net debt is sustainably below US$3bn.
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