Business Briefs

Courtesy Woodside Energy
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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 Jan Tore Tangvik; Equinor
Valemon gas and condensate field
Havtil’s follow‑up requests signal continued regulatory scrutiny, particularly as operators integrate more complex control systems and hybrid energy solutions into North Sea operations...
June 3, 2026
Courtesy Eldorado Drilling
Eldorado Drilling to acquire Vantage Drilling in $258-million deal
The combination pairs Eldorado’s modern, high-spec drillships with Vantage’s established operating expertise, fleet management capabilities, and market presence.
June 1, 2026
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FSO SEPAT
On May 23, four contractor personnel were involved in a lifeboat maintenance operation at the Sepat Field.
May 27, 2026
Courtesy Archer
Archer workers on the offshore Gullfaks project
Archer has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire isol8, a well technology company.
May 22, 2026
Courtesy Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas
Map: Block 1 offshore South Africa
Pending approvals, Navitas will farm in as operator of Block 1 CBK in the Orange Basin.
May 22, 2026
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GTA Hub
Kosmos Energy is progressing a farmdown of its Tiberius development stake while advancing US Gulf exploration alliances and positioning the GTA project for domestic gas expansion...
May 20, 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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New CEOs named in 2026
Leadership transitions reflect a strategic reshaping across the offshore energy sector.
Jan. 7, 2026
Courtesy Taurob
Taurob robot performs offshore inspection
The system will perform a series of inspection tasks and observations on the unmanned facility for operator Aker BP, which could be replicated in time on other platforms.
June 2, 2026
Courtesy SBM Offshore
SBM Offshore’s Seawater Intake Riser (SWIR) technology
SBM Offshore led the development, with support from Shell Brasil. The system draws up cold seawater for cooling of FPSO topsides.
May 27, 2026
Courtesy Vallourec
Vallourec oil and gas line pipes
The coated line pipes for the Hammerhead and Longtail developments will feature Proxxima resin for added thermal performance.
May 22, 2026
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Offshore workers on oil and gas platform in South China Sea
Offshore's Editorial Advisory Board members point to automation, robotics and remote operations centers as the primary levers for reducing personnel on board (POB), while also...
May 20, 2026
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FPSO in the North Sea
Recent advances in digital engineering, data integration and AI are reshaping how FPSOs are designed, maintained and operated, enabling more predictive, automated and safer offshore...
May 15, 2026
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offshore oil and gas workers
Offshore surveyed industry professionals from a cross-section of operators, contractors and service companies to assess how the energy industry views pathways to reducing offshore...
May 15, 2026