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Johan Castberg FPSO in the Barents Sea
Equinor has issued 12 new framework agreements to seven Norwegian engineering groups, which it hopes will help sustain projected production levels through 2035.
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US federal court grants allows Revolution Wind to resume construction
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Hornsea 3 Link 2 arriving in Haugesund
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Eider Alpha topsides removal 2025
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offshore oil and gas operations in the north sea
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ROV teamwork
Clear communication among offshore personnel, vessel crew and ROV operators is crucial for adapting to changing subsea conditions and ensuring safety.
Jan. 12, 2026
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Find out what Offshore's audience voted as top decarbonization strategies and why one reader says controlling produced water could be a game changer.
Jan. 11, 2026
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subsea equipment lifted from Appleton Docks to a heavy lift barge
Despite a 20% YoY drop in 2025 EPC awards, the subsea sector shows resilience with strong demand for subsea trees and pipelines across the globe.
Jan. 8, 2026
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Amendment 4 Gulf of America survey vessel
Modern long-offset ocean-bottom node (OBN) surveys, combined with enhanced frequency sources and advanced imaging, are setting a new benchmark for complex salt exploration in ...
Jan. 7, 2026

Videos

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Offshore's Top 5 Oil and Gas Discoveries
Dec. 8, 2025
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FLNG designs evolve to meet market needs
Oct. 1, 2025
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Executive Q&A with MODEC's Soichi Ide
Sept. 5, 2025
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June 20, 2025

Regional Reports

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first steel cutting ceremony
The first steel cutting ceremony for the newbuild vessel, which will serve TenneT’s offshore wind construction campaign in the North Sea, started last month.
Jan. 12, 2026
Courtesy TGS
TGS Ramform Atlas seismic vessel
Enhanced imaging and advanced seismic techniques aim to improve subsurface clarity and support higher-confidence prospect identification in under-explored offshore basins.
Jan. 12, 2026
Courtesy Saipem
Perro Negro 7 jackup rig
The Perro Negro 7 jackup rig has restarted drilling operations for Aramco after its long-term contract was put on hold for a year in 2024.
Jan. 12, 2026
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TotalEnergies map of offshore Lebanon exploration areas
TotalEnergies is heading a consortium awarded a license for offshore Block 9, having previously drilled a dry hole well on Block 8.
Jan. 10, 2026

Pipelines

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oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico
Panther Operating Co. has been issued a $9.6 million civil penalty for alleged violations that occurred in connection with a November 2023 failure of the Main Pass Oil Gathering...
Jan. 6, 2026
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Santa Ynez Unit
In December 2025, Sable Offshore was granted an emergency permit for segments 324 and 325 of the Santa Ynez Pipeline offshore California.
Jan. 6, 2026
Courtesy Saipem
Saipem nets multiple pipelay, topsides and drilling contracts
Contract haul includes work for Turkish Petroleum, Saudi Aramco, and Aker BP.
Jan. 2, 2026
Courtesy NewMed Energy
Chevron-led partnership commits to FEED for Aphrodite gas project offshore Cyprus
The engineering/design process will examine requirements for the offshore production transmission systems.
Dec. 29, 2025

Vessels

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Drillship Navigation Bridge DP System
This article explains the fundamentals of dynamic positioning (DP) systems, highlighting their components, operation and significance in offshore drilling and subsea construction...
Jan. 6, 2026
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P-78 FPSO achieves first oil at Búzios Field offshore Brazil
Seatrium built the FPSO, which will add 180,000 bbl/d to overall production from the field. Features include various energy-efficient and emissions reductions technologies.
Jan. 5, 2026
Courtesy Drydocks World
Floating crane vessel launched in Dubai
ALNOKHADA crane barge now undergoing systems testing and commissioning.
Jan. 4, 2026
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SBM Offshore worker on an FPSO
Under the agreement, SBM Offshore will upgrade the Mondo and Saxi Batuque FPSOs to support continued service on Block 15.
Dec. 19, 2025

Rigs

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Noble Don Taylor drillship
Axess Group has inked contracts with Noble Corp. and ARO Drilling recently for asset integrity management work on offshore rigs.
Jan. 12, 2026
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Deepsea Aberdeen offshore rig
Borr Drilling, Odfjell Drilling, and Velesto Energy unveil new contracts and strategic moves across the Gulf of Mexico, North Sea and Southeast Asia.
Jan. 8, 2026
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DEEPWATER MYKONOS
The fixtures for the ultradeepwater Deepwater Mykonos drillship and the Transocean Enabler semisub will keep both rigs occupied until at least mid-2027.
Jan. 5, 2026
Courtesy Norwegian Offshore Directorate
Transocean Norge rig
The two wells proved small quantities of gas and condensate, which could be developed via existing facilities serving the Vega Field.
Dec. 19, 2025

Renewable Energy

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Offshore wind round-up: offtake awards, FIDs set for pick-up in 2026
TGS/4C expects global offshore wind activity to increase under an improving commercial climate.
Dec. 31, 2025
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Trump administration suspends five wind projects off the East Coast
Interior Department cites national security concerns, says that wind turbines create ‘radar interference.’
Dec. 23, 2025
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BalWin5 2.2-GW offshore HVDC grid connection in German North Sea
The full contract scope includes the HDVC technology and control/protection systems. Balwin5 will take electricity from North Sea wind farms and deliver it to the German onshore...
Dec. 16, 2025
Courtesy DEME
Orion offshore installation vessel
DEME will deploy its Orion vessel for the 27 monopile foundations and power cables, on behalf of project developer Ocean Winds.
Dec. 15, 2025