Transocean announced Norway fixtures totaling about $184 million in firm backlog, including a seven-well Encourage extension starting Q1 2027 and Enabler options adding 70 days through December 2027.
Norway’s energy ministry offered 57 production licences to 19 firms in APA 2025, covering the North Sea, Norwegian Sea and Barents Sea, with binding work programmes and awards set after May 2025 applications.
Norway will not apply FuelEU Maritime from 1 January 2026, citing unresolved EEA/EFTA–EU clarifications. Entry into force is now expected later in 2026.
Saipem reports Aker BP has taken a third option on Scarabeo 8, adding a $157 million year (fuel/add-ons excluded) and keeping the unit scheduled offshore Norway into 2028.
Norway’s Ministry of Energy has confirmed that two consortia, including Equinor Utsira Nord, Vårgrønn Utsira Nord and Harald Hårfagre, will each receive a project site for floating wind at Utsira Nord.
Sarens and NorSea continue their long-running cooperation for transporting large offshore components along Norway’s west coast. Their renewed agreement covers engineered movements of cable reels and subsea structures using specialised SPMT equipment.
Nexans has set a new record at its Halden plant in Norway as the cable-laying vessel Nexans Aurora departs with 9,731 tons of cable — the largest single load in the company’s history, exceeding its 2023 milestone by 256 tons.
Ocean Installer has secured a NOK 1–2 billion contract from Vår Energi for the Balder Next development, covering project management, engineering, and flexible product supply, with offshore work scheduled for 2027–2028.
Ørsted said it has no plans to merge with or take over Equinor’s renewables business, following Equinor’s proposal for closer ties. The Danish offshore wind company said it remains focused on executing its strategy.
