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Rystad Energy is a global independent research and business intelligence company. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Rystad provides data, analysis, consulting and education services.

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Rystad Energy says most of the upside from existing or new offshore projects would come from Brazil, Guyana and Suriname.
April 27, 2026
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Qatar LNG and Iran’s South Pars are among the worst affected, according to Rystad Energy analysis.
March 26, 2026
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The focus will continue to be on emerging and ultradeepwater basins in the Gulf of Guinea and offshore southern Africa, according to Rystad Energy.
Jan. 30, 2026
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US retreat on offshore wind opens door to Chinese domination of market
By 2030, Rystad Energy forecasts that China’s offshore wind projects will claim 45% of the world’s cumulative capacity.
Oct. 9, 2025
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FLNGs gaining favor helped by shorter construction/conversion times
Global capacity for floating LNG (FLNG) could reach 55 MMt/year by 2035, almost four times last year’s estimated figure of 14.1 MMt/year.
July 30, 2025
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Rystad Energy expects the Middle East region to overtake Asia this year as the world’s second-largest gas producer, behind North America.
July 14, 2025
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Nigeria eyes new options to maximize gas resources amid Africa's LNG surge
Nigeria’s LNG exports could rise by 20 MM metric tons by 2030 to help meet growing LNG demand globally, according to a report from Rystad Energy.
April 30, 2025
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Suriname ramps up offshore E&P
A recent focus on offshore Guyana is bringing an E&P boost to its coastal neighbor.
Feb. 20, 2025
Courtesy Reuters
Trump unleashing American energy
Analysts expect to see the most impact in offshore leasing and the LNG market.
Jan. 23, 2025
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Trump signs orders
Impacts on offshore wind, hydrogen and CCS are examined.
Jan. 22, 2025

Articles

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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.
April 28, 2026
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Offshore expansion continues with investments to exceed $300 billion in 2026
Of that number, some $60 billion will fund offshore wind projects.
Jan. 19, 2026
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TechnipFMC iEPCI subsea field
The subsea sector is poised for a resurgence in project sanctioning over the next three years, driven by increased final investment decisions and a focus on tieback developments...
Jan. 2, 2026
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Gulf of Mexico map
Rystad Energy's Thomas Liles explains how BBG1 fits into a 15-year leasing schedule, why shallow-water interest is fading and what contested bids signal for the future of US Gulf...
Dec. 29, 2025
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Offshore equipment on the coast of the Persian Gulf at the Saudi Arabia port
Low development costs and a deep pipeline of projects give the Middle East a competitive edge, ensuring its share of global offshore supply climbs to nearly half by 2030.
Oct. 2, 2025
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The Brazilian upstream sector experiences a positive turn with bp's significant Bumerangue discovery and Petrobras' successful appraisal wells, amid increased exploration activity...
Sept. 11, 2025
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North Sea outlook: Activity gap between Norway and UK set to grow
Out to 2030, Norway is expected to attract $43 billion in E&P investment, while the UK is expected to bring in $11.3 billion.
July 8, 2025
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Subsea 2.0 tree deployed offshore Brazil
Failure to either ramp up staffing or adopt a more productive consolidation strategy could result in significant delivery delays, adding to already long lead times for subsea ...
May 12, 2025
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Offshore energy capex to grow again in 2025 led by Asia, Middle East
Oil and gas, wind, and CCS expansion cycles to continue.
Jan. 8, 2025
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subsea pipeline
Global expenditure on subsea facilities is set for a 10% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2027, according to research by Rystad Energy.
Aug. 13, 2024

Additional content from Rystad Energy

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offshore platform flaring
Recent uptick underscores challenges facing the upstream industry, particularly in Russia, Iran and Iraq.
Oct. 22, 2024
Courtesy Rystad Energy UCube; Rystad Energy research analysis
Israel domestic supply and exports in billion cubic meters
Upstream activity offshore Israel has remained relatively stable despite the current regional conflict, according to Rystad Energy.
Oct. 17, 2024
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Upstream electrification could wipe out more than 80% of oil and gas production emissions, according to a recent Rystad Energy report.
Fully electrified rigs and other facilities operating across the Norwegian Continental Shelf are emitting 1.2 kg of CO2 per boe produced, according to Rystad Energy.
Sept. 24, 2024
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offshore oil and gas
Investments in the offshore sector are on the rise and are seen growing about 5% both this year and next, according to a recent report by Rystad Energy.
Aug. 30, 2024
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North Sea oil and gas
More than $28 billion in investment expected next year offshore UK, Norway.
Aug. 8, 2024
Courtesy Rystad Energy's Upstream Solution, July 2024
Rystad Energy sanctioned offshore gas investments chart
Planned FIDs on new offshore gas projects in Southeast Asia could lead to $100 billion of investments, according to Rystad Energy.
July 10, 2024
Source: Rystad Energy's Upstream Solutions, June 2024
Figure 1. Increased approval activity influences annual deepwater investment.
The offshore sector has emerged as the key new source of supply.
June 11, 2024
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This year Rystad Energy predicts that about 50 more deepwater and ultradeepwater exploratory wells could be drilled compared to 2023.
Feb. 28, 2024
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With wind included, total offshore investments to increase by 17%
Feb. 13, 2024
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Rystad said majors bp, Chevron, Eni, Exxon Mobil, Shell and TotalEnergies typically dominate high-impact well drilling, which will continue in 2024.
Jan. 29, 2024
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A recent study by Rystad Energy found that more than 100 oil and gas fields located mainly in the Middle East, Africa and Asia emitted large amounts of methane.
Jan. 11, 2024
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Offshore remains a key segment to watch in the upstream landscape.
Dec. 11, 2023