Business Briefs

The development incorporates Oceaneering’s new Snub Line Winch System for running capping stacks.
Oct. 1, 2026
Talos has obtained interests in the Coulomb field and an interest in the Na Kika platform and four associated fields.
Sept. 23, 2026
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Transocean-Valaris merger: Reports indicate DOJ may clear deal early
The DOJ issued a second request for information back in May; both companies later certified compliance with that request.
Sept. 22, 2026
Anticipated benefits include more flexible remote operations and future support for deep-sea mining.
Sept. 21, 2026
CoreMarine's acquisition of BravOcean expands its in-country capabilities for offshore and subsea project support in Brazil.
Sept. 17, 2026
Borr Drilling and Saipem have completed separate divestment transactions in Mexico and Saudi Arabia, respectively, while preserving access to key jackup assets under existing ...
Sept. 15, 2026
The combined company would unite deepwater drilling, marine geophysical and offshore service operations under a single publicly listed entity, with a contracted revenue backlog...
Sept. 15, 2026
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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
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AI-generated offshore floating data center
All-photonics networks (APNs) can reduce networking overhead, improve predictability and make offshore data centers more practical, according to Ciena VP Ralph Rodschat.
Sept. 24, 2026
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Aerial view of an FPSO
ABS' Luiz Feijo discusses rising FPSO costs, Petrobras' emerging build-operate-transfer (BOT) contracting model, and the technologies shaping the next generation of Brazil's presalt...
Sept. 22, 2026
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Bolted connections on subsea infrastructure
Hydrogen embrittlement remains a key challenge for high-strength subsea fasteners, and material developers are pursuing new alloy solutions to address the issue.
Sept. 21, 2026
A methane measurement survey was the first civilian drone flight between Britain and Norway.
Sept. 21, 2026
JDR Deputy CEO Jonathan Knott discusses how offshore electrification, floating wind and deepwater oil and gas developments are driving demand for subsea infrastructure, while ...
Sept. 21, 2026
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FPSO Carioca MV30
Vallourec will supply more than 15,000 t of line pipe for Petrobras' Sepia 2 development offshore Brazil and provide premium tubulars for Greece's Prinos CO2 storage project.
Sept. 18, 2026