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Exclusive Content

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Transocean’s Deepwater Proteus was deployed by INEOS/Shell for what would be their Nashville discovery in the Norphlet play in the Mississippi Canyon area.
Survey shows that the recent trend of subdued exploration continues, with operators emphasizing appraisal drilling and possible tiebacks to existing infrastructure.
Feb. 19, 2026
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Developers are betting that recent preliminary injunctions will provide enough time to complete their projects.
Feb. 18, 2026
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This article explores the critical role of service operation vessels (SOVs) and commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs) in the offshore wind sector, highlighting their...
Feb. 18, 2026
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Terra Inspectioneering CTO Steven Verver explains how remote ultrasonic testing, aerial inspection systems and continuous data streams are redefining risk, cost and compliance...
Feb. 18, 2026

Videos

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Shell's Appomattox platform in the Gulf of Mexico
Feb. 6, 2026
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Regional Reports

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Lime Petroleum Holding has achieved first oil at the Sèmè Field. The high costs associated with the project’s initial well could jeopardize Lime’s future.
Feb. 23, 2026
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Indonesia approves Abadi LNG environmental assessment
Operator INPEX now expects to start initial preparations at the project site; FEED work continues for the offshore/onshore facilities.
Feb. 23, 2026
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Cairn finds more gas in Ambe block offshore western India
The well discovered the accumulation in deeper-lying reservoirs; follow-up appraisal drilling planned.
Feb. 20, 2026
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Eni announces the start-up of Ndungu ‘full-field’ offshore Angola
The Ndungu field will produce first via the N’goma FPSO and later via the Agogo FPSO.
Feb. 20, 2026

Pipelines

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The proposed AquaDuctus pipeline offshore northern Germany could be connected to other green hydrogen production sites elsewhere in the North Sea.
Feb. 5, 2026
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Tenaris to supply line pipe, other services for Sakarya gas project offshore Turkey
The contract calls for the delivery of 22,700 tons of seamless pipes for flowlines and 87,800 tons of welded pipes for a 180-km export pipeline.
Feb. 4, 2026
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YongAn and TungHsiao (YT2) Offshore pipelay
The Allseas/Boskalis consortium will install the 232-km Yongan-Tonxiao-2 pipeline, landfalls and onshore conections.
Feb. 3, 2026
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Vallourec tubes
Vallourec expects to supply up to 15,000 t of pipes, connections and other services for the 10 planned wells.
Jan. 14, 2026

Vessels

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Valaris stated in its fourth-quarter report that it sold the VALARIS 102 and 145 jackups for recycling and classified semisubmersible VALARIS DPS-1 as held for sale with the intent to recycle.
From multimillion‑dollar backlog wins to AI‑powered maintenance and a high‑value drillship deal, here’s what’s moving the rig market lately.
Feb. 23, 2026
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FPSO Ruby II
MISC has secured a newbuild LCO2 carrier charter for the Northern Lights CCS project and renewed its lease and O&M contract for the Ruby II FPSO offshore Vietnam.
Feb. 18, 2026
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Jumbo Offshore mooring line completion for Errea Wittu FPSO
MODEC contracted Jumbo Offshore to install suction anchors and pre-lay mooring lines for the Errea Wittu FPSO.
Feb. 16, 2026
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Texas Gulflink deepwater port gets approval from US Maritime Administration
The proposed offshore crude oil export facility still needs to finalize financial and operational commitments, and reach FID.
Feb. 14, 2026

Rigs

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Blackford Dolphin semisubmersible rig
The tender-assist drilling specialist will investigate opportunities for the Blackford Dolphin rig in five countries initially,
Feb. 19, 2026
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Valaris offshore jackup rig
Three are extensions to long-term contracts offshore Angola and Brazil.
Feb. 19, 2026
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Transocean Enabler drilling rig
The Transocean Enabler and Transocean Encourage semisubmersibles are now both fully committed through at least the end of next year.
Feb. 12, 2026
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Transocean drillship
This merger signifies a shift from past defensive consolidations to a growth-oriented strategy, consolidating high-value assets in deepwater and harsh-environment segments, and...
Feb. 11, 2026

Renewable Energy

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NOV wins equipment contracts for ‘next-generation’ wind turbine installation vessel
The new jackup vessel, to be built by Hanwha Ocean, will be designed to offer enhanced lifting and carrying capacities.
Feb. 13, 2026
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Trump administration to appeal offshore wind court rulings
DOI will appeal the preliminary injunctions that have enabled five East Coast wind projects to resume construction.
Feb. 12, 2026
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ABB Dogger Bank substation at dock
ABB supplied electrical substations and control systems for the Dogger Bank offshore wind project, enabling remote operation and reducing offshore personnel needs.
Feb. 10, 2026
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Key projects across Taiwan, Vietnam, the UAE and Germany underscore rapid movement and rising challenges in the global offshore wind sector for Cadeler, CAPE Holland, PNE, Mammoet...
Feb. 9, 2026