Business Briefs

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 Enhanced Drilling
Expro Acquisition of MPD Specialist Enhanced Drilling
The planned acquisition will add managed pressure drilling and other capabilities to Expro’s range of well construction services.
May 8, 2026
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M&A
The North Sea independent’s main assets include a 25% stake in Shell’s Selene gas discovery.
May 8, 2026
Courtesy Helix Energy Solutions
Helix Energy Solutions, Hornbeck announce merger agreement
The new Hornbeck Offshore Services will offer a diversified fleet of specialty vessels, subsea robotics, and well intervention services.
April 24, 2026
Courtesy NOIA
NOIA Safety in Seas awards
SLB and Oceaneering were named the 2026 NOIA Safety in Seas Award recipients for advancing offshore safety through sustained cultural excellence and engineered hazard‑elimination...
April 24, 2026
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offshore GoM platform
A $20‑million Gulf Futures Challenge project will examine how inactive offshore oil and gas infrastructure can be repurposed to support advanced energy, mineral recovery and workforce...
April 23, 2026
Courtesy Fugro
Fugro's new ROV test pool facility in Singapore
The site provides an environment for testing equipment and addressing any technical issues prior to deployment for offshore clients.
April 22, 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 DeepOcean
USV Challenger
Evotec’s CORE remote system enables automated, shore-based launch and recovery of ROVs, now in operational use by DeepOcean.
May 14, 2026
Courtesy ABS
MoU signing ceremony at the Offshore Technology Conference
The agreement targets offshore wind, substations, SMRs and other emerging technologies.
May 14, 2026
Courtesy Aker BP
Valhall PWP – Fenris
NOV engineered the Nymo-built module, which will recycle MEG in the pipelines connecting the Valhall and Fenris fields in the Norwegian North Sea.
May 8, 2026
Courtesy Wison
Wison FPSO
Lloyd’s Register has granted approval in principle to Wison New Energies for a harsh‑environment FPSO concept with an internal turret, helping to de‑risk early design decisions...
May 8, 2026
Courtesy Fugro
Fugro GeoAI Framework
Fugro’s GeoAI interpretation framework is being recognized for compressing geoscience timelines while keeping engineers and regulators firmly in the loop, according to company...
May 7, 2026
Courtesy DeepOcean 
onshore control room that was used for the operation
DeepOcean remotely manages a subsea intervention at Aker BP’s Idun field from shore, while DOF secures long-term Petrobras contracts backing four new ROV support vessels for deepwater...
May 7, 2026