Cargostore Worldwide’s LiftaLoo offshore welfare unit has won the People First Award at the fifth annual Global Offshore Wind Awards, organised by RenewableUK in London, recognising efforts to improve health, safety and wellbeing in offshore wind operations.
South Africa’s Adroit Technologies and Nigeria-based Aril Technologies are strengthening operational safety, efficiency and regulatory compliance in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector through the deployment of advanced supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) technology.
Aquaterra Energy, a provider of intelligently engineered products and services for well access and offshore developments, has completed the first phase of a fast-track offshore platform project in Nigeria for Emadeb Energy, an indigenous Nigerian oil and gas company.
Joint Oil Exploration, Exploitation and Petroleum Services Company (Joint Oil) has confirmed that its bid round for the Joint Oil Block and Zarat Discovery remains open until December 31, 2026, offering investors opportunities in offshore exploration and cross-border oil and gas development.
US tax credit changes are reshaping the outlook for wind and solar projects, with tighter deadlines, eligibility rules and supply chain requirements. GlobalData says the 2025 legislation makes construction timelines and completion dates critical for securing incentives.
The Middle East is the world’s cheapest region for data centre construction, averaging $9.93 per watt, according to Turner & Townsend. The competitive costs position the region to attract large-scale AI projects, with the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia featuring globally.
IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, will showcase its advanced Industrial AI capabilities, IFS Intelligence and integrated Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM) solutions for the energy sector at Adipec 2026.
Wärtsilä will convert Brazil’s Termocabo Power Station from heavy fuel oil to natural gas, enabling a 10-year power purchase agreement to supply 50 MW to the national grid. The order was booked in the third quarter of 2026.
Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) has unveiled major digital initiatives, including an Autonomous Production Programme, a Digital Twin project, and agentic AI solutions, aiming to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and accelerate digital transformation across its hydrocarbon value chain.
Kowatek Solar says Ghana’s $10.8 billion renewable energy plan for 2026–2030 signals rising clean-energy investment in West Africa. The strategy targets 852MWp of solar, 709MWp of wind and more than 353,000 jobs, alongside expanded rural electrification and clean cooking.
