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Courtesy Colleen McConnell/Cenovus
White Rose Field offshore assets
The contractor has assisted operations since 2005, including the recent tow-out and installation of the West White Rose platform.
July 2, 2026
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Namibia map and flag
July 2, 2026
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Shell sells Na Kika, Coulomb interests to Talos Energy/Ridgewood Energy
July 1, 2026
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Double exposure of hand using a phone with digital icons with offshore oil and gas platform in background
June 30, 2026
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MODEC, Halliburton to advance digital asset performance management
June 30, 2026
Courtesy Vantage Drilling
Eldorado completes acquisition of Vantage Drilling
June 30, 2026
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Port of Aberdeen in Scotland, UK
June 30, 2026
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platform specialist uses a tablet to monitor real-time production data and performance metrics
June 24, 2026
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Petrobras signs MoU with Pemex for E&P development
June 23, 2026

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Courtesy Kosmos Energy
Equatorial Guinea Offshore Production Assets
The company has increased its non-operated interest to more than 54% after concluding a transaction with Kosmos Energy.
June 18, 2026
Courtesy Woodside Energy
Map: Browse to NWS Project
The company plans to match CNPC’s terms for selling a 10.67% share in the multi-field development offshore Western Australia.
June 12, 2026
Courtesy Ole Jørgen Bratland/Equinor
Equinor worker in the Campos Basin Pre-salt Polygon
The Brazilian state company will become a 50:50 partner in the Itaimbezino Block, subject to approvals.
June 10, 2026
Courtesy Wison New Energies
Wison’s FPSO machine learning system gets AiP from Bureau Veritas
Wison New Energies has made progress in integrating AI-enabled technologies into FPSO operations.
June 9, 2026
Courtesy Eni
Merakes gas field offshore Indonesia
The Searah joint venture will invest more than $20 billion in exploration and development to raise production above 500,000 boe/d.
June 8, 2026
Courtesy TGS
Hexa-source testing using the Gemini Enhanced Frequency Source
TGS plans to integrate the Swiss developer’s source acquisition/separation technology with its Gemini service to improve subsurface clarity.
June 8, 2026

People on the move

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New CEO named at Viridien
Viridien has promoted COO Henning Berg to CEO, with former CEO Sophie Zurquiyah becoming chair.
June 4, 2026
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three offshore workers
The offshore energy sector faces workforce challenges including reduced mobility post-pandemic, an aging workforce with tribal knowledge at risk, and the impact of AI reshaping...
April 1, 2026
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New CEOs across the offshore energy sector
CEO appointments at Woodside, CNOOC, Rex International, Seadrill, Subsea7 and JDR highlight succession momentum in offshore energy sector.
March 24, 2026
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Seadrill names new CEO
Samir Ali, Seadrill's former EVP and CCO, has been promoted to president and CEO, succeeding Simon Johnson.
March 13, 2026
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CEO succession conceptualization
Subsea7 revealed that CEO John Evans will retire on June 30, 2026, after a 40-year career with the company.
March 4, 2026
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New appointments and promotions
This compilation highlights the offshore energy industry's latest C-suite, executive management and board of director appointments as well as recent M&A deals and joint ventures...
Feb. 2, 2026

Equipment Engineering

Courtesy Yinson Production
FPSO Abigail-Joseph
Yinson Production has awarded Eureka a contract to deliver a containerized generator set for offshore Nigeria operations.
June 18, 2026
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ROV vessel at sea during sunset
Awards for boosting systems, umbilicals and vessel equipment—alongside new survey and testing capabilities—highlight continued investment across subsea development and infrastructure...
June 12, 2026
Courtesy SLB
SLB workforce training and development
The two parties plan to collaborate to modernize the country’s oil and gas industry in terms of digital capabilities, production efficiency and workforce skills.
June 12, 2026
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Data briefs for Offshore magazine
At-a-glance statistics provide an analysis of the offshore energy industry.
June 12, 2026
Courtesy ABB/CNOOC
ABB upgrading automation, control equipment at North Sea Buzzard field
The program should allow the platform to remain in operation during the installations.
June 11, 2026
Courtesy DNV
digital twin offshore platforms
This article explores the concept of digital twins in offshore energy, detailing their components, capabilities and applications in structural integrity management, with insights...
June 8, 2026