Norwegian and Swedish seismic institutes have recorded two underwater blasts before the discovery of the gas leaks on the Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea linking Russia and Europe, prompting an investigation by authorities amid suspicions of sabotage.

UK-headquartered energy giant BP has awarded a long-term, multi-region deal, covering its offshore portfolio, to Wood Plc, a compatriot oilfield services provider. This contract will enable the UK player to support BP’s “efficient and safe” energy production.

Three offshore lines of the Nord Stream gas pipeline system on the bed of the Baltic Sea sustained “unprecedented” damage in one day, Nord Stream AG, the operator of the network, said on Tuesday.

Two oil and gas operators in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, BP and Chevron, have shut in production at some of their assets and evacuated personnel ahead of an expected impact by Hurricane Ian.

Norwegian state-owned energy giant Equinor has received consent from Norway’s offshore safety regulator for exploration drilling in the Norwegian Sea, using one of Odfjell Drilling’s rigs.

Norwegian state-owned energy giant Equinor on Friday announced a long-term gas sales agreement with its Polish counterpart PGNiG, which will result in the strengthening of the energy security of the latter.

A case study, conducted by Ocean Harvesting Technologies and Lundin Energy Norway, has shown that wave power could provide significantly more stable power production than offshore wind for the electrification of oil and gas platforms.

Offshore accommodation rig provider Prosafe has secured a contract extension for one of its units with BP in the UK North Sea.

Oilfield services provider Archer has secured a long-term platform drilling contract in the UK with an undisclosed operator. This deal has an estimated value of $50 million over the firm contract period.

Norwegian oil and gas player Vår Energi has secured two types of permits from the country’s authorities for two exploration wells located in the Barents Sea off Norway. These wells will be drilled using a Transocean-owned rig.