Energy, Utilities & Environment

Oslo – October 13, 2026 -- Nel ASA and Rheinmetall AG have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to explore decentralised production of low-carbon synthetic fuels for defence and critical infrastructure, starting with the Norwegian market.

The partners will combine Nel's electrolyser technology with Rheinmetall's Giga PtX concept and systems-integration expertise. They will assess scalable, modular solutions based on renewable hydrogen produced through electrolysis. The resulting fuels can substitute conventional fuels without changes to end-use applications.

Norway's single refinery drives the case for localised fuel supply

Norway operates only one oil refinery. The country exports significant volumes of crude oil to Europe for refining, and refined products are then shipped back for domestic use. In a disruption, parts of the fuel supply chain depend on infrastructure beyond national control.

Copenhagen – October 13, 2026 -- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has acquired a 25% stake in the up to 1,080MW Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm through its fifth flagship fund, Copenhagen Infrastructure V (CI V). The stake was previously held by a Macquarie-led consortium. The announcement did not state the transaction value.

CIP joins three existing partners in the project's reshaped ownership

CIP now sits alongside EDF power solutions (33.33%), ESB (20.83%) and Sumitomo Corporation (20.83%). CIP will act as a long-term investor and work with all partners on delivery.

Kunal Patel, Partner at CIP, described offshore wind as a "golden opportunity" for the UK to deploy home-grown clean energy at scale. Matthieu Hue, CEO of EDF power solutions UK and Ireland, said the project complements the company's existing UK and Ireland portfolio.

Oslo – October 13, 2026 -- TGS and joint venture partner SLB have announced Pelotas Sul Phase 2, a multi-client 3D survey covering approximately 11,200 square kilometers offshore southern Brazil, with a Ramform Titan-class vessel due to begin acquisition in October 2026.

Ramform Titan-class vessel to finish acquisition in Q2/Q3 2027

Data acquisition is scheduled to run from October 2026 to Q2/Q3 2027. The survey follows Pelotas Sul Phase 1, which was acquired earlier this year, and adds to TGS' 3D seismic coverage in the Pelotas Basin.

Namibia discoveries de-risk the frontier Pelotas Basin

TGS describes the Pelotas Basin as a frontier area that continues to attract industry interest. The basin is supported by geological analogs along the conjugate margin and de-risked by discoveries in Namibia.

Singapore – October 13, 2026 -- NEU Battery Materials has closed an oversubscribed US$7.6 million funding round to scale the recovery of battery-grade lithium from lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, following the commissioning of its 1,300-ton-per-year Singapore factory.

Shift4Good and SGInnovate co-lead the round with new and existing backers

Shift4Good, a venture capital platform investing in the decarbonisation and resilience of transport and energy, and SGInnovate, a Singapore government-backed Deep Tech investor, co-led the financing. New investors Lotus Singapore Group and M7 Holdings joined, as did existing backer Paragon Ventures I.

The capital will fund the ramp-up of battery-grade lithium production from LFP feedstock, including cathode production scraps and end-of-life black mass. It will also fund international expansion.

Houston – October 13, 2026 -- Noble Corporation plc (NYSE: NE) will report third-quarter 2026 financial results on Monday, October 13, 2026, with a conference call to follow on Tuesday, October 27, at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Central Time.

Noble will publish its earnings release and presentation on October 26

The offshore drilling contractor will post both its earnings press release and an accompanying earnings presentation on its corporate website. The release comes one day before management discusses the results with investors and analysts.

Noble will host its third-quarter call on October 27 at 8:00 a.m. Central

Participants who dial in by phone are asked to connect about 15 minutes before the scheduled start. A live webcast will run through the Investor Relations section of Noble's website. A replay will be available for a limited time after the call.

Houston – October 13, 2026 -- Flotek Industries (NYSE: FTK) will release its third quarter 2026 financial and operating results after market close on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, giving investors a 22-day lead from today's schedule announcement.

Flotek schedules earnings call for November 4 at 9:00 a.m. CT

The company will host its earnings conference call the following day, Wednesday, October 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. CT (10:00 a.m. ET). Participants can join by webcast, through the investor events page on Flotek's website, or by telephone, with a toll-free U.S. line and a separate international number. Flotek advises dialing in or logging on roughly five minutes before the start.

Flotek will post the results release and a call recording on its website

The earnings press release will be published on the company's investor relations site. A recording of the call will be available on the website after the session ends.

Phoenix – October 13, 2026 -- Republic Services has opened an expanded compost facility at Forward Landfill in San Joaquin County, Calif., with capacity to recycle up to 147,000 tons of food scraps and yard waste per year.

The upgraded site adds processing space and infrastructure, and uses technology to speed up composting and keep pace with higher customer demand. It serves thousands of homes and businesses across Northern California. Finished compost is returned to farmers and residents.

CalRecycle grant of $5.1 million funded the expansion

Republic Services began planning the expansion in 2019. In 2023, the company received $5.1 million through CalRecycle's Organics Grant Program, which supported construction, equipment and administrative costs. The program is designed to promote industry investment in clean technologies and cut greenhouse gas emissions in the state.

Boulder – October 13, 2026 -- The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) Board of Directors has named six recipients of its inaugural host-city recognition awards, honoring clean energy leadership in Austin and Travis County, Texas.

Awards to be presented October 19 at the Palmer Events Center

The honorees will receive their awards at the SOLAR 2026 opening reception on Monday, October 19, at 6 p.m. at the Palmer Events Center in Austin. SOLAR 2026 runs October 19–21 at the same venue and is expected to bring together clean energy professionals, researchers, educators, policymakers and advocates.

Cleveland – October 13, 2026 -- Commercial facilities that enroll in demand response programs agree in advance to cut power use on request, often for financial compensation or lower standby costs, but those that miss committed reductions can see lower payments, according to a HelloNation article featuring Sandy Carpenter of Triple S Energy Management LLC.

Grid operators call events during forecasted heat waves or sudden grid strain

A demand response event occurs when grid operators ask select businesses to scale back power for a short window, which helps manage peak demand without more disruptive measures. Lead time depends on the program and event type. Alerts arrive by email, text or an automated signal to a facility's energy management system. Larger operations often let building automation execute the changes.

Cockeysville, Md. – October 13, 2026 -- GEARWRENCH is entering the Power & Utility hand tool category with more than 50 tools across more than five product categories, built for power transmission and distribution professionals.

The lineup was developed with working linemen and validated through months of field testing. Hundreds of linemen took part in product testing and field evaluation, according to the company. The tools target underground, ground-level and overhead work.

Utility capacity and grid reliability pressures drive demand for specialized tools

Utilities face growing pressure to expand capacity, strengthen aging infrastructure and improve grid reliability. GEARWRENCH says demand for specialized tools is rising as a result. It also notes that safety requirements and jobsite practices have advanced significantly, while many tools used across the industry remain largely unchanged.