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Are cycle times improving Looking at the offshore oil and gas project market since 2014
Post-2014, the offshore industry has learned which projects it can implement in a short timeframe—and which ones will take longer.
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Aquatec deployment system installs subsea sensor on pipeline during offshore testing
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An offshore support vessel transits through a wind farm installation
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large-scale freshwater generation system designed for offshore applications
Offshore vessels and production facilities must produce freshwater, treat wastewater and manage multiple waste streams while operating far from shore. This article explains how...
Aug. 31, 2026
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bp’s Atlantis Major Facility Expansion added two new subsea water injection wells, new subsea trees, and topsides water injection pumps
Producers are looking to maximize mature assets through subsea tiebacks, platform life extension, boosting, and enhanced recovery.
Aug. 28, 2026
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The offshore industry is shifting from basic asset documentation to understanding how assets change over time through subsea LiDAR, digital twins and AI, enabling more informed...
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Deepwater subsea production infrastructure on the seafloor
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Aug. 24, 2026

Regional Reports

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Etu Energias has agreed to acquire Chevron's interests in the producing Block 14 and Block 14K developments offshore Cabinda, a $250-million transaction that would make Etu the...
Sept. 1, 2026
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Wassana field offshore Thailand
Valeura Energy has advanced redevelopment of the Wassana oil field in the Gulf of Thailand, advancing platform installation and drilling activities to target first oil in early...
Sept. 1, 2026
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Eni acquires 50% interest in OFF-5 exploration block offshore Uruguay
Eni also says that it will acquire an interest in an adjacent block operated by APA Corporation.
Aug. 31, 2026
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map of Havstjerne CO2 storage project
SLB will oversee concept and FEED studies for Harbour Energy's Havstjerne carbon storage project in the Norwegian North Sea, including reservoir evaluation, monitoring systems...
Aug. 28, 2026

Pipelines

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Sandpiper pipelay barge
Western LNG has selected Allseas to install the offshore section of the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission (PRGT) pipeline, a key component of the planned Ksi Lisims LNG export project...
July 31, 2026
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Fugro Equator vessel
Fugro will conduct geophysical, seismic and AUV surveys across deepwater areas of the Timor Sea to provide seabed data for pipeline routing, engineering design and geohazard assessment...
July 21, 2026
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Fugro's FCV 3000 ROV
Saipem is responsible for installation of the pipeline for the Northern Endurance Partnership.
July 10, 2026
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experts check the preparation of hot tap and tie-in works
A hot tap operation offshore Indonesia has enabled uninterrupted operations on the West Natuna trunkline.
June 26, 2026

Vessels

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WavePredictor interface
NextOcean's WavePredictor system will provide real-time forecasts of vessel motion aboard the ESVAGT NJORD, helping crews make safer personnel-transfer decisions during offshore...
Aug. 31, 2026
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MODEC's FPSO Errea Wittu
From Petrobras' latest Búzios platforms to Guyana's Uaru FPSO and expansion plans in the Falklands, recent developments highlight continued global demand for floating production...
Aug. 27, 2026
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Normand Valiant construction vessel
Petrobras has extended the charter of Solstad Maritime's construction support vessel Normand Valiant for a two-year production support campaign offshore Brazil valued at about...
Aug. 26, 2026
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rendering of the new Solstad Offshore-SBM Offshore multipurpose deepwater installation and construction vessel
The vessel will feature integrated propulsion, power, dynamic positioning and mooring installation systems designed for deepwater construction and subsea operations.
Aug. 26, 2026

Rigs

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Mammoet completed heavy lifting operations for BW Energy's Maromba B wellhead platform conversion project
Mammoet completed a heavy lifting campaign at Drydocks World Dubai, installing nine leg-extension sections on BW Energy's future Maromba wellhead platform ahead of deployment ...
Aug. 28, 2026
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Oil India has extended its contract with Dolphin Drilling for the semisubmersible rig Blackford Dolphin offshore eastern India until October
ONGC's new award could keep the drillship Dhirubhai Deepwater KG2 working offshore India through early 2031, while Oil India extended work for Dolphin Drilling's Blackford Dolphin...
Aug. 25, 2026
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offshore drillship
Recent updates from offshore drilling contractors highlight successful deepwater campaigns, presalt drilling progress, new North Sea work and the resumption of suspended jackup...
Aug. 17, 2026
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Noble Interceptor jackup rig pictured dockside
ConocoPhillips has awarded Noble Interceptor a 670-day P&A campaign in the Greater Ekofisk Area, adding to a string of contract awards and extensions outlined in Noble's latest...
Aug. 14, 2026

Renewable Energy

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California sues Trump administration and Golden State Wind over canceled project
California contends that a deal to relinquish the lease violates the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act.
Aug. 31, 2026
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inshore trials at Ardersier Port Wind
ABS has confirmed TRL 7/8 status for Encomara's Squid mooring and power cable interface system following full-scale inshore trials in Scotland.
Aug. 31, 2026
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Van Oord completes Baltica 2 monopile placements offshore Poland
The company deployed two installation vessels to maintain the project schedule.
Aug. 24, 2026
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Revolution Wind offshore project more than 95% complete
The offshore wind farm is on track for full commercial operation by year-end.
Aug. 20, 2026