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Courtesy BP
Azfen to build topsides for Caspian Sea compression platform
The Bayil yard in Azerbaijan will also assemble and integrate the 8,500-metric ton structure.
Sept. 16, 2025
Courtesy Baker Hughes
InFORCE sliding sleeves
Sept. 12, 2025
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Petrobras chooses Vallourec to support offshore OCTG projects
Sept. 12, 2025
Courtesy Petronas
PETRONAS Becomes World's First To Produce LNG From Two Floating Facilities in 2021
Sept. 12, 2025
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UK's new windfall tax mechanism faces critical trade-off, WoodMac says
Sept. 12, 2025
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Increased use of AI brings increased contractual, insurance and regulatory risks
Sept. 12, 2025
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Ørsted secures $9.4 billion in ‘emergency rights’ issue
Sept. 10, 2025
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offshore energy companies make leadership changes
Sept. 10, 2025
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Kent to Acquire Exceed
Sept. 9, 2025

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Courtesy Altera Infrastructure
Altera Infrastructure to sell its FPSO business to Carlyle
Carlyle will take on Altera’s full fleet of FPSOs and FSOs.
Sept. 8, 2025
Courtesy MODEC
FPSO Prof. John Evans Atta Mills
The two companies will investigate the potential for working jointly to identify new project opportunities, combining MODEC’s experience as a floating platforms supplier/operator...
Sept. 3, 2025
Courtesy Hanwha Group
Hanwha announces $5-billion Philly shipyard investment
Hanwha says that it will produce LNG carriers and naval vessels out of its US shipyard.
Aug. 29, 2025
Courtesy Odfjell Oceanwind
Salamander offshore wind farm with Odfjell Oceanwind's Deepsea Star
The company’s Deepstar Star semisubmersible steel foundation will be deployed for the demonstration project ahead of a commercial deployment in the UK central North Sea.
Aug. 27, 2025
Courtesy PXGEO
PXGEO wins two-year geophysical contract from Malaysia Petroleum Management
The campaign will play a key role in supporting Malaysia’s drive to unlock new hydrocarbon resources, says PXGEO.
Aug. 25, 2025
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ATPI assists with travel, crew management to and from offshore drilling sites
ATPI has renewed multimillion-dollar contracts with two offshore drilling contractors in the Americas, ensuring continued support for crew logistics and personnel transfers over...
Aug. 21, 2025

People on the move

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People in business attire walking.
This update provides the latest in senior appointments, promotions, retirements, company news and more across the offshore oil and gas and offshore renewables sectors.
June 30, 2025
Courtesy Iberdrola
Pedro Azagra.
Pedro Azagra has been named the new CEO of the Iberdrola Group.
June 24, 2025
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Silhouetted workers on a ship deck admire sunset-lit wind turbines.
The UK renewable energy sector aims to equip new workers with the right set of skills, bring in new talent with transferable skills and benefit local communities.
June 13, 2025
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With more than 30 years of experience in the upstream oil and gas industry, Thomas Mitchell (Mitch) Little has relocated to Singapore to take over the reigns as Jadestone Energy...
June 2, 2025
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Alex Martinez presented the 2025 Heritage Award to Dr. Arun Duggal
Dr. Arun Duggal is being recognized for his expertise in global analysis, development and implementation of new technology for the station-keeping of floating offshore assets,...
May 6, 2025
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Dolphin Drilling makes C-suite changes
Dolphin Drilling CEO Bjørnar Iversen resigned in late January after six years with the company, and the following month CFO Stephen Cox also stepped down.
March 28, 2025

Equipment Engineering

Courtesy Pivotree
Pivotree Single System Diagram
Pivotree is focusing on small field offshore development with its modular, flexible subsea systems, which have been validated for extended water depths and rapid deployment.
Sept. 9, 2025
Courtesy CSA Ocean Sciences
Subsea video monitoring of seafloor, benthic habitats and offshore hazards
CSA Ocean Science's subsea video method can provide 24-hour monitoring from shore of highlighted seabed features.
Sept. 8, 2025
Courtesy Acteon
offshore windfarm
The next challenge and opportunity for the offshore wind industry is to ensure that policy targets and engineering achievements are matched by coordinated delivery that turns ...
Sept. 4, 2025
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Illustration of an offshore rig integrated with advanced technology
Offshore operators are leveraging advanced digital tools like IIoT, AI and predictive analytics to enhance asset integrity, reduce costs and make informed decommissioning decisions...
Sept. 4, 2025
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AI technology for the subsea energy sector
A digital accelerator initiative, spearheaded by software developer Elementz, will invite applications from AI startup companies next month, with the winners given access to datasets...
Sept. 3, 2025
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Stock art image of an offshore FPSO
This case study outlines how a crane control issue was resolved by EnerMech on a North Sea platform through a targeted engineering approach that focused on simplicity, operator...
Sept. 3, 2025