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Offshore project cycle times are now both longer and shorter
Post-2014, the offshore industry has learned which projects can be implemented quickly—and which ones will take longer.
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Offshore Wind Turbine Maintenance Vessel at Sea
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Atlantic applies for offshore Faroes exploration license
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HAKURYU-5 offshore drilling rig
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Learn how upstream operators can move beyond fragmented data and reactive artificial-lift management to create a connected, data-driven foundation for higher production, lower...
Oct. 9, 2026
Discover how connecting field data and modernizing incrementally can unlock greater value from existing infrastructure.
Oct. 9, 2026
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The offshore energy market is heating up as oil and gas producers increase spending to meet growing demand. Join Rystad Energy's Matt Hale Nov. 10 as he shares near-term capital...
Nov. 10, 2026
Discover how integrated terminal operations can help tank terminal operators increase throughput, optimize existing infrastructure, improve visibility, and adapt more efficiently...
Sept. 21, 2026

Exclusive Content

For offshore suppliers, the bigger story behind Petrobras' Morpho discovery may be the emerging need for logistics, marine support and infrastructure investment across northern...
Oct. 14, 2026
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AI-generated FSRU images
Floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) have transformed how countries import natural gas, offering a faster and more flexible alternative to traditional LNG terminals...
Sept. 30, 2026
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Installation vessel with turbine under construction
A DNV-led industry study suggests that greater standardization and industrialization across the offshore wind value chain could reduce costs by at least 20% over the next 15 years...
Sept. 29, 2026
The Caribbean offshore sector is seeing renewed activity as operators pursue natural gas developments, new exploration opportunities and cross-border partnerships.
Sept. 29, 2026

Regional Reports

Courtesy BW Energy's "Company presentation, September 2026"
MaBoMo offshore Gabon
BW Energy, Tower Resources and Azule Energy reported key offshore milestones in Gabon, Cameroon and Angola, while Angola unveiled proposed reforms aimed at accelerating future...
Oct. 15, 2026
Recent developments offshore Norway include changes to Troll field infrastructure plans, a potentially commercial North Sea discovery near Oseberg, and new portfolio growth initiatives...
Oct. 15, 2026
The agreement establishes a framework for selected short-distance subsea tie-ins in the Gulf of Mexico, with the Appomattox gas-lift flowline identified as the first proposed ...
Oct. 15, 2026
The ABS-classed Starnav Elektra has been delivered for long-term service supporting Petrobras offshore operations, featuring battery-powered DP capabilities designed to reduce...
Oct. 15, 2026

Pipelines

Vallourec will provide more than 16,000 metric tons of OCTG and line pipe for the Absheron gas development in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea.
Oct. 13, 2026
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US, Russian envoys reportedly discuss American stake in Nord Stream
The White House and Berlin have pushed back, according to Reuters report.
Oct. 9, 2026
The shutdown is described as a precautionary measure to protect the integrity of the pipeline and ensure safe operations.
Oct. 1, 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

Vessels

Seatrium expects to start engineering soon and is targeting a 2028 delivery date.
Oct. 9, 2026
Two LNG-focused floating infrastructure concepts moved closer to commercialization at Gastech 2026, with Lloyd's Register approving a high-capacity FSRU design and ABS certifying...
Oct. 7, 2026
Seatrium will convert the LNG carrier LNGT Akdeniz into a floating storage and regasification unit capable of handling up to 600 MMcf/d of natural gas imports.
Oct. 6, 2026
Guangzhou Shipyard International has started building Allseas' new Grand Tour heavy-transport vessel, designed to move ultra-large offshore structures and transfer them directly...
Oct. 5, 2026

Rigs

Courtesy Conrad Asia Energy Ltd.
Valaris 104 arrival at Batam
The Valaris 104 jackup has arrived at PaxOcean's Batam shipyard for conversion into a mobile offshore production unit (MOPU) for the Mako gas development, while topsides fabrication...
Oct. 15, 2026
Seadrill has secured new drilling contracts and extensions for four deepwater drillships, including long-term programs offshore Indonesia and Angola, while extending work in Malaysia...
Oct. 13, 2026
Transocean has secured approximately $1 billion in drilling contracts from Equinor for three harsh-environment semisubmersibles offshore Norway, while Shell has awarded a separate...
Oct. 12, 2026
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Valaris offshore jackup rig
Valaris has secured new contract awards and extensions, including an exploration drilling campaign offshore Suriname, a major P&A program in the southern North Sea and additional...
Oct. 7, 2026

Renewable Energy

From major project milestones and vessel fleet expansion to floating wind innovation and technology development, the latest offshore wind updates underscore continued momentum...
Oct. 8, 2026
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offshore wind farm in The Netherlands
From new installation vessels and floating wind technology to major project milestones and grid infrastructure developments, offshore wind companies are positioning for the sector...
Sept. 29, 2026
As offshore wind targets rise, transmission infrastructure faces growing pressure to keep pace. Dr. Stefan Mirschel, program director offshore at TenneT Germany, discusses HVDC...
Sept. 25, 2026
As offshore wind projects scale up, the industry faces growing challenges related to safety, vessel capacity and subsea infrastructure. In an interview with Iain Grainger, CEO...
Sept. 23, 2026