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Escalating conflicts involving Iran, Israel and the US have heightened risks for offshore drilling in the Middle East, disrupting logistics, increasing costs and delaying projects...
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QatarEnergy suspends work on North field expansion due to US-Iran conflict
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Leviathan Field offshore Israel
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Velesto jackup starts long-term drilling contract for PETRONAS Carigali
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BGP/Viridien acquiring 3D seismic offshore Uruguay for Chevron, Sintana
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Consumer Energy Alliance COO Kaitlin McKay discusses how lease uncertainty, permitting delays and evolving federal policy shape offshore investment, workforce trends and long‑...
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As shifting US sanctions and evolving Venezuelan energy policies reshape the operating landscape, offshore companies are reassessing whether (and how) to reenter one of Latin ...
Feb. 25, 2026
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Directional drilling enhances subsurface resource access and safety while addressing the complexities of modern energy demands.
Feb. 25, 2026
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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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Regional Reports

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Equinor investigates drillfloor gas/fluid ingress during Troll well plugging
The incident, which occurred on the rig Deepsea Bollsta, injured one crew member.
March 5, 2026
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Map: Middle East to Thailand
Both companies have pledged to prioritize production for domestic needs to offset risks to oil imports from the Middle East.
March 5, 2026
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The North Sea Transition Authority is reviewing plans for the cluster development in the UK central North Sea.
March 5, 2026
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The development, operated by West Natuna Exploration Limited, will involve installation of a leased MOPU and new subsea pipelines connecting to existing infrastructure.
March 5, 2026

Pipelines

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Castorone vessel completed trunkline installation
The 65-km, 48-inch trunkline will be fabricated in Dammam, with Saipem vessels performing the subsequent offshore installation.
Feb. 25, 2026
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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

Vessels

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Seatrium WTIV sea trial
The Seatrium-built ship is engineered to continue operations even in high seas.
March 2, 2026
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Coral Norte FLNG project offshore Mozambique
The Coral Norte vessel will accommodate the same type of feed gas and offshore conditions.
Feb. 27, 2026
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Skandi Laser AHTS vessel
The Aurora Saltfjord and Aurora Sandefjord will provide strengthened bollard pull capability to DOF’s offshore fleet.
Feb. 25, 2026
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MISC to deliver Papua New Guinea's first FSO
The Malaysian engineering conglomerate will construct and then operate the vessel at the Kumul Marine Terminal under a long-term charter arrangement.
Feb. 24, 2026

Rigs

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Kongsberg Maritime, Seadrill, and Hanwha to develop remote DP technology
The companies hope to create centralized processes that reduce cognitive load on rig crews and help improve decision making.
March 4, 2026
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West Capella drillship
This is one of various new contracts for Seadrill’s fleet, with most of the others being extensions to existing programs.
Feb. 28, 2026
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Naga 8 offshore jackup rig
The contract will keep four Velesto jackups busy this year in Southeast Asia.
Feb. 27, 2026
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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

Renewable Energy

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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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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