Axess Group Adds GWUT Scope to Equinor North Sea Deal
16, April 2026
Axess Group has expanded its Equinor frame agreement in the Norwegian North Sea by adding GWUT for conductor inspections at Troll and other offshore fields.
North Sea
Sofia Wind Farm Installs 80 Turbines
16, April 2026
The Sofia offshore wind farm has installed 80 of its 100 turbines on Dogger Bank, advancing the 1.4 GW North Sea project toward planned start-up in 2025.
Fenris Topside Departs Verdal
12, April 2026
The Fenris topside has departed Verdal for the North Sea, marking a major step for the Valhall PWP-Fenris project. The unmanned platform is due to start production in 2027 and is expected to support higher gas exports from Valhall.
Aker BP Gets Consent to Use Haven at Valhall
9, April 2026
Aker BP has received consent to use Haven at the Valhall field in the Norwegian North Sea as the field moves toward a new phase of long-life production.
Dolphin Drilling Signs LOI for Paul B. Loyd Jr
7, April 2026
Dolphin Drilling has signed an LOI for a potential new contract for the Paul B. Loyd Jr semi-submersible, which could keep the rig working through August 2030.
Aker BP Secures North Sea Drilling Consent
28, March 2026
Aker BP has received approval for an exploration well and a pilot hole in the North Sea, with Saipem’s Scarabeo 8 set to carry out both drilling operations.
Ofgem Shortlists Five OFTO Bidders
24, March 2026
Ofgem shortlisted five bidders for offshore transmission assets serving East Anglia 3, Inch Cape and Dogger Bank C, with a combined estimated value of £3.5 billion.
Equinor Finds Two Commercial North Sea Resources
10, March 2026
Equinor reported two commercial discoveries in the North Sea, including the Byrding C oil find in the Troll area and the Frida Kahlo gas and condensate find in the Sleipner area.
Wellesley Gets North Sea Drilling Consent
6, March 2026
Wellesley Petroleum has secured consent to drill the 35/10-16 S exploration well in the Norwegian North Sea, with Deepsea Yantai set to handle the work.
