Energy
Transocean wins two-well Shell drilling contract in Norway
Transocean said on 9 October that A/S Norske Shell had awarded its Transocean Norge rig a two-well contract.
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Technology
Researchers outline hardware-based pause for frontier AI training
A 26-member group examines the feasibility of a mutually verified pause of at least 10 years; the proposal is not in force.
Business
Rock Tech completes C$6 million private placement
The financing is intended for Ontario lithium projects and working capital; closing remains subject to final TSX Venture approval.
Energy
Russia’s Layavozhskoye field begins pilot industrial operation
LUKOIL said on 9 October that pilot industrial operation had begun at the Layavozhskoye oil and gas condensate field in the Nenets Autonomous Okrug.
Business
Stillwater Critical Minerals moves to US OTCQX market
The Canadian explorer began trading under its existing PGEZF ticker after moving from OTCQB to OTCQX Best Market.
Energy
UAE–France energy forum sets out three areas for cooperation
A 9 October forum in Abu Dhabi focused on power grids and storage, low-carbon technologies, and reducing oil-and-gas emissions.
Technology
UAE Future 100 honours a third cohort of 100 companies
The initiative opened a new application round and said its portfolio spans 17 new-economy sectors.
Agriculture
USDA amends California raisin marketing order
The final rule reduces the committee and updates governance powers for raisins made from grapes grown in California.
Agriculture
USDA expands emergency-loan eligibility after freeze in New Hampshire and Massachusetts
The October 9 freeze designation covers eight New Hampshire counties and three in Massachusetts; applications are due by May 25, 2027.
Energy
U.S. Energy Department backs proposal for large PJM power users to pay new capacity costs
The department backed FERC guidance for PJM that would assign new generation and infrastructure costs to large loads.
Agriculture
Piauí buys family-farm watermelons for five social organisations
The Teresina delivery covered five tonnes of fruit purchased from growers in Jatobá do Piauí.
Agriculture
US peanut prices and marketings rose in week ending October 3
In USDA’s weekly data, all farmer-stock peanuts averaged 22.6 cents per pound, while purchases rose from the previous week.