Business Briefs

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Offshore Wind Turbine Maintenance Vessel at Sea
As offshore wind moves from ambition to execution, how can developers build, finance, install, operate and scale projects amid today's economic realities?
Oct. 14, 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
The Unity system is designed to perform all typical BOP functions in a much tighter space.
Oct. 1, 2026
bp has expanded Aker Solutions' UK North Sea responsibilities under a new engineering and integrity management agreement covering central North Sea assets.
Sept. 30, 2026
Fugro will conduct geotechnical and metocean surveys supporting pipeline route planning for the Greater Sunrise TLNG development and Bayu-Undan Pipeline Highway in the Timor Sea...
Sept. 30, 2026
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Offshore's Sept 2026 offshore technologies poll collage
From artificial intelligence to autonomous subsea systems, which emerging technology is poised to transform offshore operations? Cast your vote in Offshore's latest reader poll...
Sept. 30, 2026
Under a $20-million contract from Saipem, Subsea Cable Assets will provide cable transport carousels, spooling equipment and logistics support for an offshore energy development...
Sept. 29, 2026
Additional FSRU conversion work is already underway through the LNGT Karadeniz project.
Sept. 26, 2026