Industry News

Biocirc boosts operations markedly in H1

Impairment charges continue to weigh on Biocirc, but both net income and operating income are on the rise.

Europe’s wind power installations surge in 2026 as governments face key decisions

New figures show record growth in European wind capacity and auctions.

Automation and insourcing boost wind power supplier’s revenue by more than 50%

A new fully automated factory in Jutland is boosting efficiency, while several companies are considering adopting the same model, according to Danish business and employers’ organisation DI.

Chinese energy equipment maker suffers sharp profit decline amid fierce competition

Intensifying competition in China and new trade barriers in key export markets are putting pressure on Sungrow’s business.

Ørsted CEO sees turning point for offshore wind in Europe

Ørsted CEO Rasmus Errboe points to more stable costs, new policy ambitions, and a series of upcoming tenders as signs of a significant shift in the European market for bottom-fixed offshore wind.

Equinor to conduct new drilling test

Following the discovery of shallow gas in 2024, Equinor has identified a new drilling location. Operations could begin in December.

Enbridge and KKR announce new joint venture to support investment in the Westcoast Pipeline System in BC

CAN$2.7 billion transaction led by KKR in collaboration with Apollo to fund Aspen Point and Sunrise Expansion Programmes.

CEO on biogas market: “It’s a very good moment to increase and invest”

”We see strong demand increasing across the sectors,” Miika Johansson, CEO of St1 Biokraft, which delivers to both heavy-duty and maritime transportation and industrial applications. 

NKT works actively to manage fluctuations in metal prices

The cable manufacturer does not claim to be immune to developments in the raw materials markets, but emphasizes its ability to secure long-term agreements with suppliers.

Statkraft: A better climate for repowering

The company believes that repowering is better received locally than new wind turbines. In Finnmark, however, challenging conditions may limit the types of turbines that are suitable.

Balancing CAPEX and compliance

Alexey Dobrovolskiy, CEO, SPH Engineering, considers a practical approach to methane detection in the gas midstream sector.

Ørsted’s Borkum Riffgrund 3 begins commercial operations

The company’s sixth offshore wind farm in Germany will be one of the country’s largest. Major industrial customers provide financial support through long-term contracts.

Vestas profile and former head of Ørsted in Sweden join Eolus

Vestas’ VP of sales North and West and Ørsted’s former head of Sweden have joined the developer headquartered in HĂ€ssleholm. 

CIP acquires wind and battery project in Australia

The project, known as Gawara Baya, was acquired on behalf of CIP’s flagship fund, CI V.

The US has signed a historic oil agreement with Venezuela

According to Trump, US oil reserves will more than double under a new agreement reached with Venezuela.

Amber Grid awards three-year contract for ROSEN’s NIPA integrity service

Amber Grid, Lithuania's gas transmission system operator, has awarded ROSEN a three-year contract for the deployment of its award-winning Non-Intrusive Pipeline Assessment (NIPA) service across approximately 221 km of complex and unpiggable pipeline infrastructure.

OPITO, in collaboration with PETRONAS, launches Decarbonisation Training Certification to address critical energy workforce skills gap

Developed from PETRONAS-INSTEP industry-led expertise and formalised by OPITO, the programme supports the workforce transition across the evolving global energy sector.

The International Gas Union and Snam release the 2026 Global Gas Report

Following a record gas demand in 2025, the 2026 global gas report shows a more resilient gas system faces a more demanding energy future.

An evolving approach

Roberto Bruschi, Principal Consultant, Energy Systems at DNV, considers the evolving approach needed for pipeline integrity assessments.

Into the unknown

Tim Mally, Director, Pipeline Integrity, Henkel, suggests that composite research is pushing the envelope for remediating complex pipeline integrity threats.

Ready for the toughest tracks

Tanja Lammers, Maats, on optimising pipeline equipment performance by preparing for the toughest conditions.

Wyo-Ben Expands with Wyo-Ben Asia

Wyo-Ben Inc. announces the introduction of Wyo-Ben Asia.

Design choices ‘make or break’ subsea pipeline integrity, finds LR study for Havtil

Early-stage design and qualification decisions play a critical role in determining the long-term integrity of subsea pipelines, new regulator-backed research finds.

New wellbore cleaning solution trials at heart of Pipetech’s performance

Denholm Pipetech (Pipetech), a Denholm Environmental subsidiary, is celebrating a summer of activity that included delivering some of its best-known remediation services and a breakthrough in an upcoming wellbore cleaning solution.

Unlocking Latin America’s gas potential

Simon Ellis, Senior Policy and Analysis Advisor, International Gas Union (IGU), considers a strategic imperative for energy security, development, and the energy evolution in Latin America.

PipeSense celebrates inaugural offshore technology deployment

Following a successful project off the coast of Angola, pipeline leak detection visionary PipeSense has expanded its capabilities to support offshore operations.

How real-time corrosion monitoring helps oil and gas operators extend asset life

Dauren Kazimbek, Business Development Manager for SMARTCORR, highlights how asset life can be extended through real-time corrosion monitoring in the oil and gas industry.

PRGT project to be built by Canadian construction companies

The Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project has signed a construction agreement with Surerus Murphy Joint Venture.

United Infrastructure and Rotork mark major manufacturing milestone with highly skilled British workforce

United Infrastructure’s CO2 Transportation and Storage (T&S) project in Liverpool Bay marks significant step in this decarbonisation programme

RBAC Inc.: The biggest natural gas pipeline projects you should know in 2026

Projects most likely to change gas flows, prices, LNG supply and energy security.