Oil & Gas Vision

The UK Treasury is considering scrapping a windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas following persistent pushback from producers, according to a person familiar with the matter. Ministers have been holding meetings with industry representatives to explore the impact of ending the Energy Profits Levy before it expires in 2030, according to the person, who asked not to be identified discussing private deliberations.

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“Hydrasun has been involved in a wide range of hydrogen projects and so we’re excited to be working on the Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub. These projects are built on the expertise of our people, and frameworks such as the ECITB Small Bore Tubing (SBT) training standards play a vital role in supporting that capability.” That’s the view of Stuart Gardiner, Operations Director at Hydrasun, ahead of delivering an advanced SBT programme for its H2 technicians working on a hydrogen project in Aberdeen.

The project will create two mega-trains, each designed to produce 8mtpa of LNG. A Technip Energies-led joint venture (JV) has won a contract from QatarEnergy pertaining to the North Field West project’s onshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in Qatar. The JV, dubbed T.ENCCCGAC, also includes Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) and Gulf Asia Contracting (GAC). The scope covers engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) services.

Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) has advised RWE on its contract with Vestas for the supply of turbines to its Vanguard West offshore wind project in Norfolk, UK. Under the agreement, Vestas is contracted to supply, deliver, and commission 92 of its V236 15 MW offshore wind turbines for the project. RWE recently secured a contract for difference (CfD) for the Vanguard West project as part of the UK government’s Allocation Round 7, with commissioning expected in 2029.

IK Trax, an Aberdeen-based manufacturer of pig tracking and signalling equipment and pipeline monitoring systems, has expanded its Operations and Sales teams following a sustained period of growth and increasing demand across global markets. The new appointments reinforce the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional service, strong operational performance and market-leading client support.

3t has appointed Dany Matta as Business Development Director for the Middle East, reinforcing the company’s commitment to expanding its presence across the region. Dany brings more than 15 years of engineering, project and commercial experience across the GCC, Africa and CIS markets, with strong expertise in national workforce development.

Bristol, UK, 26th February 2026 – Viper innovations, a global leader in intelligent electrical integrity solutions for industrial and subsea systems, today announces a refreshed brand identity and the launch of its new website, reflecting the company’s growth, diversification, and commitment to delivering advanced technology with real-world insight. The refreshed brand positions Viper Innovations to support broader markets, while reinforcing its leadership within the subsea sector.

Two major contract wins with Ithaca Energy’s Cygnus assets, and at the St Fergus SAGE Terminal with Wood PLC Strengthening Bilfinger’s role in critical UK energy infrastructure and expanding operational footprint Contracts underscore Bilfinger’s integrated service offering and long-term customer partnerships Aberdeen, UK. Bilfinger has secured two high-profile maintenance contracts that significantly strengthen its presence across both offshore and onshore energy operations in the UK.

Subsea7 and Saipem awaiting regulatory approvals, with completion of the merger expected in the second half of the year Norwegian energy services contractor Subsea7 has reported revenues in line with analysts’ consensus for the fourth quarter of 2025, though net income was below forecasts. According to the company’s financial results report released on Thursday, Subsea7’s top line exceeded $1.96 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025 against $1.87 billion in the same period of 2024.