Top 5 projects to watch 2026
As high oil prices and increasing energy demand drive offshore exploration, several major field development projects are scheduled for 2026, promising a busy year for offshore...
Courtesy DeepOcean
USV Challenger
Courtesy TotalEnergies
Map of Mou offshore Egypt exploration area
Courtesy Dolphin Drilling
Paul B. Loyd Jr. offshore semisub rig
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OneSubsea manufacturing facility in Bergen
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Exclusive Content

Courtesy TGS
Map: TGS’ Elephant project in the Norwegian Sea
Seismic-driven subsurface understanding and risk-based monitoring planning are shaping a Norwegian Sea CO2 storage hub.
May 12, 2026
Courtesy Kiewit Offshore Services
OTC 2026 Panel traces 40 years of deepwater floating production designs
A panel of industry veterans recounts how FPU designs evolved from TLPs to spars to semis in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico.
May 7, 2026
Photo by © OTC/Todd Buchanan 2026
OTC 2026 exhibition
Attendees, presenters and exhibitors shared their insights about the future of the offshore energy sector at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) this week.
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

Regional Reports

Courtesy Valeura Energy's Corporate Update presentation, April 2026
Wassana CPP March 2026
Activity spans the newly approved Bussabong area and expansion targets near the Nong Yao and Wassana field centers.
May 14, 2026
Courtesy Karoon Energy's Macquarie Australia Conference Presentation, May 2026
Who Dat offshore operations in the US Gulf
Murphy Oil, Harbour Energy and Karoon Energy highlight project sanctioning, drilling activity and production challenges across key US Gulf of Mexico assets.
May 13, 2026
Photo by Ivan Blanco; Courtesy SBM Offshore
Prosperity FPSO sailaway_SBM Offshore
SBM Offshore is tendering for two FPSOs with strong gas-handling capabilities for projects offshore Brazil.
May 13, 2026
Courtesy TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies offshore Nigeria 2024
TotalEnergies, Chevron, Murphy Oil, Panoro Energy and Afentra are advancing drilling, appraisal and infrastructure plans, signaling renewed offshore activity from Nigeria to Namibia...
May 13, 2026

Pipelines

Courtesy Strohm
Strohm's TCP
The partners are developing a lightweight hybrid flexible pipe designed for flowline and riser applications in water depths beyond 3,000 m, with commercial availability targeted...
May 5, 2026
Courtesy Vallourec
Vallourec OCTG
Applications range from deepwater wells to bp’s carbon capture and storage development in Papua Barat.
March 27, 2026
Courtesy Strohm
Thermoplastic composite pipe
The field extension development is in 1,350 m of water and 120 km offshore.
March 26, 2026
Courtesy Reach Subsea
Reach Remote 1, Reach Subsea’s uncrewed surface vessel
The campaign involves use of both uncrewed and manned survey vessels.
March 16, 2026

Vessels

Copyright Hoegh Evi (fka Hoegh LNG); Courtesy GTT
FSRU (c) Hoegh LNG - Höegh-Grace
Samsung is building the vessel for MISC.
May 13, 2026
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offshore FPSO unit
This roundup highlights recent FPSO activity worldwide, including progress from FEED work in Canada to new production startups in Brazil, spanning multiple stages of the asset...
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 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

Rigs

Courtesy Valaris
Valaris fleet status report, May 2026
The new awards, including contract extesions, are spread between Brazil, the North Sea and the Far East.
May 12, 2026
Courtesy Seadrill
west polaris drillship
The new awards/extensions have helped lift the company’s current backlog above $3 billion.
May 12, 2026
Courtesy Noble Corp.
Noble BlackRhino drillship
The latest contract awards are in the Americas, Australia and Malaysia, and include long-term deals with Petrobras and Woodside.
May 1, 2026
Courtesy Noble Corp.
Noble BlackLion drillship
With limited newbuilds ahead, Gulf of Mexico drilling contractors are increasingly focused on extending the safe, productive life of existing rigs through disciplined maintenance...
April 30, 2026

Renewable Energy

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Baltic 1 Offshore Wind Farm
Developers and suppliers move key offshore wind projects forward in Scotland, Poland and Germany, with consent filings, cable contracts, vessel electrification solutions and ownership...
May 7, 2026
Courtesy North Star
new service operation vessels
Edda Wind sold 10 vessels in two separate transactions, strengthening the offshore wind support market.
May 1, 2026
Courtesy TGS
TGS Timor-Leste map
TGS is advancing multiple offshore data initiatives, including expanded seismic and geological products in Southeast Asia and long‑running measurement campaigns supporting offshore...
April 29, 2026
Courtesy DeepOcean
subsea vessel Orient Adventurer
DeepOcean and Fugro are advancing offshore wind work in Taiwan.
April 29, 2026