Business Briefs

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Pioneer FPSO
The Cello and Banjo oil finds are within tieback range of the Delta House FPS.
Jan. 29, 2026
Courtesy Saipem
Saipem has launched its Drilling Training Centre
The new center’s full-scale simulator is designed to replicate operations on an offshore drilling rig, with a special focus on instruction for deepwater tasks.
Jan. 21, 2026
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P-66 platform operating in the presalt of the Santos Basin
A major asset buy, record presalt production gains, and a fluid leak that paused drilling operations highlight the latest shifts across Brazil’s offshore landscape.
Jan. 16, 2026
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ABS enters mooring digital twin MoU, awards AiP for floating offshore wind substation
ABS will work with AMOG Consulting on digital twin, which will monitor the integrity of floating offshore structure moorings.
Jan. 14, 2026
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Map of PL001 license
PL001 in the North Falklands Basin is adjacent to the offshore Sea Lion development project, which Navitas operates in partnership with Rockhopper Exploration.
Jan. 13, 2026
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Deepsea Aberdeen offshore rig
Borr Drilling, Odfjell Drilling, and Velesto Energy unveil new contracts and strategic moves across the Gulf of Mexico, North Sea and Southeast Asia.
Jan. 8, 2026
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Offshore Blythe operations in the North Sea
Subject to regulatory approvals, Perenco UK will assume operatorship of the two gas fields and will look to resume production to the onshore Bacton terminal.
Jan. 6, 2026
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New CEOs named in 2026
Leadership transitions reflect a strategic reshaping across the offshore energy sector.
Jan. 7, 2026
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Meg O’Neill will serve as the next CEO of bp, effective April 1, 2026.
Murray Auchincloss has stepped down as CEO and director of the bp's board. As a result, Meg O’Neill has been selected as the next CEO, effective April 1, 2026.
Dec. 18, 2025
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Crowd of business professionals walking in similar direction
This update provides the latest in senior appointments, promotions, retirements, company news and more across the offshore oil and gas and offshore renewables sectors.
Oct. 3, 2025
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offshore energy companies make leadership changes
New CEOs and leaders at Tullow Oil, Adura Energy, Panoro Energy and Meren Energy bring extensive experience in upstream oil and gas, LNG projects and offshore production.
Sept. 10, 2025
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People in business attire walking.
This update provides the latest in senior appointments, promotions, retirements, company news and more across the offshore oil and gas and offshore renewables sectors.
June 30, 2025
Courtesy Iberdrola
Pedro Azagra.
Pedro Azagra has been named the new CEO of the Iberdrola Group.
June 24, 2025
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recycling drilling fluids in the Azerbaijan, Georgia, Türkiye region
The data-driven approach, first implemented in 2023, involves fast-track analysis of the suitability of drilling fluids for reuse.
Jan. 23, 2026
Courtesy McDermott
McDermott marine construction vessel
The expansion scheme is part of ADNOC’s NASR Phase II full field development.
Jan. 22, 2026
Courtesy Woodside Energy
offshore Goodwyn A platform
Wood plc will help operator Woodside Energy implement modifications to sustain production from three offshore centers connected to the NWS LNG complex.
Jan. 21, 2026
Courtesy Veolia
Veolia's reverse osmosis technology
SBM would design and build the floating platforms, while Veolia would be responsible for the reverse osmosis desalination. The systems could supply drinking water for various ...
Jan. 16, 2026
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ModuSpec specialists monitor offshore operations
ModuSpec has secured DNV Technology Qualification for its Argus platform, enabling real-time BOP monitoring and digital assurance for Norwegian offshore operations.
Jan. 15, 2026
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ALTAVE Harpia AI-based software
ARO Drilling will deploy ALTAVE’s AI-powered Harpia platform across nine offshore rigs, scaling up safety and compliance after a successful pilot.
Jan. 15, 2026