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ABS issues AIP certificate for floating data center design to Samsung Heavy Industries
SHI says that its approach incorporates a proprietary power generation system, thereby minimizing reliance on onshore electricity.
May 16, 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
Courtesy 1947 Oil & Gas PLC
New US-based E&P firm, 1947 Oil & Gas PLC, seeks to build ‘E&P of scale.’
New company founded by Jeff Currie and Ivan Murphy; will have Tim Duncan as Executive Chairman; acquires Renaissance Offshore LLC.
April 17, 2026
Courtesy Equinor
Equinor continues to scale back its renewables portfolio
The company has sold an 8.07% stake in Norwegian renewable energy company Scatec.
April 14, 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 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
Photo by © OTC/Scott Morgan 2026
OTC 2026 Opening Ceremony
This compilation highlights event coverage, executive insights, project updates, technology advances, industry news and the trending topics discussed at the 2026 Offshore Technology...
May 7, 2026
Courtesy ABS
MoU signing ceremony at OTC 2026
The agreement establishes a framework for knowledge exchange and technical collaboration to support Seatrium's technology team.
May 7, 2026
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offshore digitalization
As offshore facilities integrate electrification, battery systems and digitally enabled equipment, hazardous location (HazLoc) testing and certification is shifting from device...
May 6, 2026
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PSV in the Gulf of Mexico
Nauticworx’s Jessica Bertsch discusses where traditional offshore workboat chartering still breaks down and how early digital adoption is reshaping decision‑making in the US Gulf...
May 6, 2026