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Norwegian giant awards over $600m in subsea contracts to kickstart development wave

Norwegian energy giant Equinor has awarded contracts worth around NOK 6bn (612m) for four subsea projects. They are part of the first of several planned subsea development waves, in which contracts are being coordinated to increase pace and reduce costs for subsea developments on the Norwegian continental shelf. “We envisage around 75 subsea developments towards
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Splash247
· Jul 2, 2026
DOF secures TotalEnergies FSO replacement contract
Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has won a contract from TotalEnergies for the subsea construction, mooring, disconnection of an existing FSO, and connection of a replacement unit. The contract is for work in the Atlantic region and is part of the FSO Unity replacement project. The scope of work includes engineering, transportation and installation of
The Standard
· Jul 1, 2026
Getty pulls £2.8bn tie-up with Shutterstock after CMA orders disposal
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Loonie Politics
· Jul 7, 2026
Business leader says he hopes Greater Victoria gets fair share of submarine money
VICTORIA — The federal government’s submarine contract with a German company offers a “tremendous amount of opportunity” to propel British Columbia’s shipping industry, political and business leaders say. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced in Halifax on Monday that Canada has chosen German defence manufacturer TKMS as the preferred supplier of up 12 submarines, with both [] The post Business leader says he hopes Greater Victoria gets fair share of submarine money appeared first on Loonie Politics.
South China Morning Post
· Jun 21, 2026
South Korea jostles with Germany for US$39 billion Canadian submarine deal
The South Korean government and defence players are making last-ditch efforts to win Canada’s next-generation submarine project worth up to 60 trillion won (US39.14 billion), as Ottawa is expected to select a preferred bidder by the end of this month. Under the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project, the Royal Canadian Navy’s ageing fleet of four Victoria-class submarines will be replaced with 12 new 3,000-tonne diesel-electric vessels. The comprehensive contract includes long-term maintenance,...
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· Jul 9, 2026
U.S. Navy buys drone boats modeled on drug smuggler design
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The korea Herald News
· Jul 7, 2026
Hanwha Ocean loses Canada bid, gains global recognition
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The Next Web
· Jul 2, 2026
Alva Industries raises €16M to scale its ultra-compact electric motors
Alva Industries has raised 16 million to scale production of its ultra-compact electric motors, the Trondheim based deep-tech company announced on 2 July. The round is led by Nysnø Climate Investments, Sandwater and Emerald Technology Ventures, the latter investing on behalf of the Nabtesco Technology Ventures fund. Existing backers Statkraft Ventures and EnvisionTech also took part. [] This story continues at The Next Web
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 7, 2026
Canada Picks Germany’s TKMS for 12 Submarines in Its Largest Defence Deal Ever
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· Jul 7, 2026
RITES shares soar 9% after bagging a $36 million locomotive supply order from South Africa
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· Jun 23, 2026
Ayo Dosunmu, Wolves Agree To Five-Year, $112M Deal
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· Jun 22, 2026
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· Jun 30, 2026
When a Popeyes Franchise Empire Went Bankrupt, Five Savvy Buyers Picked Up 97 Restaurants for a Steal
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· Jun 29, 2026
WaterBridge Infrastructure: Undervalued Company With Sights On Volume Growth In 2026
WaterBridge Infrastructure: Undervalued Company With Sights On Volume Growth In 2026
Commercial Observer
· Jun 29, 2026
Waterton Buys South Florida Rental for $81M
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Vanguard News
· Jul 8, 2026
NNPC remits N19.5tn to Federation Account in 14 months
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bayo Ojulari, has disclosed that the company remitted N19.5 trillion to the Federation Account between April 2025 and June 2026. Speaking at the 2026 Nigeria Oil and Gas Energy Week in Abuja on Tuesday, Ojulari said the company also achieved 3.4 billion [] The post NNPC remits N19.5tn to Federation Account in 14 months appeared first on Vanguard News.
Quartz
· Jun 22, 2026
Canada's MDA Space is buying a Raytheon satellite unit for $620 million
The all-cash deal gives the Canadian firm a U.S. manufacturing footprint and a path to bid on classified defense contracts
Sweden Herald
· Jun 26, 2026
Business in the wind power industry creates major players in the Nordics
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The Motley Fool
· Jun 27, 2026
What to Know About Devon Energy's $52.7 Million WaterBridge Stock Sale
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Yonhap News Agency
· Jul 7, 2026
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on July 8)
Canada's decision to award its next-generation submarine program to Germany's Th...
Must Read Alaska
· Jul 6, 2026
First Steel Cut for Arctic Security Cutters to Homeport in Alaska
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Euro Weekly News
· Jun 27, 2026
World’s first ship tunnel through mountain wins approval in Norway
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