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Shell's Whale platform
A standout 2025 in the Gulf of America gives way to a less certain future, according to Thomas Liles, SVP of Upstream Research at Rystad Energy.
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Declining Gulf rig counts mask rising efficiency
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offshore oil and gas workers
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TGS Timor-Leste map
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Perla Field offshore Venezuela
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Exclusive Content

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Industry veterans reflect on lessons learned from 40 years of offshore development, emphasizing the shift toward standardized, leaner platforms and the increasing role of subsea...
April 29, 2026
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iTONG technology in a well construction operational scenario
This Gulf of Mexico (GoM) trial demonstrates how automation and integrated data systems can deliver faster connection times, enhanced safety and predictive maintenance capabilities...
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offshore oil and gas workers
Digital tools are supporting safety, training and asset performance in the US Gulf.
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Lessons from the Vineyard Wind–GE Vernova dispute
Contracts function best as risk-allocation frameworks rather than crystal balls.
April 22, 2026

Regional Reports

Courtesy Woodside Energy
Woodside updates US Gulf/Mexico projects, offshore Australia decommissioning
Highlights include a third subsea well online at Argos SW; Julimar 3 update ahead of transfer to Chevron; and Bass Strait P&A progress.
April 29, 2026
Courtesy DeepOcean
subsea vessel Orient Adventurer
DeepOcean and Fugro are advancing offshore wind work in Taiwan.
April 29, 2026
Courtesy Conrad Asia Energy
Most key contracts provisionally placed for Mako gas project offshore Indonesia
The first-phase development will include six wells producing to a MOPU via subsea facilities.
April 29, 2026
Courtesy Petrodec
OBANA recently left its dedicated yard at Vlissingen-Oost
The Petrodec vessel, formed by repurposing/merging two former drilling rigs, will also remove the Amethyst AD jacket, all for operator Perenco.
April 28, 2026

Pipelines

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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
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TechnipFMC subsea pipe reels
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March 11, 2026

Vessels

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SW Baret / ex-Polarcus Adira vessel
The company said it planned to focus on current programs to optimize the remainder of its remaining fleet.
April 24, 2026
Courtesy Seadrill LinkedIn
West Vela drillship
LLOG Exploration awarded follow‑on work to the ultradeepwater drillships West Neptune and West Vela, with programs starting in August and September 2026.
April 23, 2026
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CYGNUS SENTINEL ERRV
Moreover, Cyan is building a new 65-m hybrid energy support vessel, scheduled for delivery in Q2 2027, to support offshore wind and carbon capture projects.
April 22, 2026
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Stena DrillMAX drillship
Stena Drilling and Transocean have secured new drillship work offshore Greece and the Mediterranean, while ABL and PMS expand cooperation to support rig moves and marine assurance...
April 21, 2026

Rigs

Courtesy Beach Energy's "FY26 Third Quarter Activities Report"
Otway Basin map
The semisub rig will perform an intervention and P&A for Beach Energy in the Otway and Bass basins.
April 28, 2026
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offshore rig in the Persian Gulf
The Shelf Drilling Enterprise rig should start operations toward the end of this year, working on production expansion programs and other identified drilling targets.
April 23, 2026
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Deepsea Atlantic drilling rig
The incident occurred during handling operations onboard the Odfjell Drilling rig.
April 20, 2026
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ADES gains contracts for four jackup drilling rigs offshore Nigeria
Three of the rigs will work for WAEP. The fourth, Shelf Drilling Scepter, will continue work for an existing client.
April 18, 2026

Renewable Energy

Courtesy Dan Grech LinkedIn/Global Otec LinkedIn
Global OTEC installed seawater intake pipe of its offshore demonstration
The technology harnesses temperature differences in the ocean to generate continuous renewable energy. The main beneficiaries could be tropical island nations.
April 27, 2026
Courtesy Van Oord
Van Oord completes T&I of all monopile foundations and transition pieces
The 1.2-GW Baltic Power development features new-generation 15-MW wind turbines and monopile foundations. Van Oord’s Svanen vessel was upgraded to install these heavier structures...
April 21, 2026
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floating offshore wind
This article explains floating offshore wind: the technology, the engineering concepts behind it and the market dynamics as the industry expands into deeper waters where conventional...
April 21, 2026
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ARGON system
Smulders Projects has integrated laser‑tracker‑based measurement systems into its Hoboken facility, enabling real-time quality control and reducing rework in offshore wind transition...
April 21, 2026