Vietnam offshore wind surveys launch for Pacifico Energy projects

16 October 2026
Offshore surveys for two wind power projects, planned to total 1.8 GW between them, got under way on October 13 under a partnership between US-backed Pacifico Energy and Vietnam Petroleum Technical Services Corporation.

Shell to buy into Equinor’s Bay du Nord project offshore Canada

15 October 2026
Norway’s Equinor has signed an agreement whereby Shell will acquire a 30% interest in the Bay du Nord project.

Devon to exit Eagle Ford with $4.2bn sale to Crescent

15 October 2026
Devon Energy has struck a deal to sell its Eagle Ford assets to Crescent Energy, which is backed by KKR & Co., for around $4.2bn in cash.

INTERVIEW: Linde LienHwa fuels Taiwan’s hydrogen push, one refuelling station at a time

15 October 2026
Linde LienHwa built its first hydrogen station in Taiwan last year, in Kaohsiung in the south of the country. As of late 2026, it is aiming to add another station in the north, perhaps near Taipei or in the centre of the country.

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