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Gulf of Mexico map 2026
Offshore highlights US Gulf of Mexico crude oil and natural gas fields, pipelines and platforms, lease operators and more.
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Hai Su Vang discovery could reverse Vietnam’s oil production decline
Courtesy Karoon Energy
Who Dat partners plan further production sidetrack
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Activity stepping up at Energean field development projects in eastern Mediterranean
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Floating wind energy facility concept
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Feb. 26, 2026
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Exclusive Content

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Ocean Visuals offshore crew
Ocean Visuals has developed hyperspectral LiDAR sensing technology that enables real-time offshore oil spill detection, supporting faster response and more accurate verification...
Jan. 26, 2026
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Venezuela oil output
A new Offshore reader poll shows broad but cautious optimism, with nearly three-quarters expecting Venezuela’s offshore oil production to increase over the next three years, with...
Jan. 26, 2026
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FPS sentiments survey market to stay active through 2028
While the industry outlook remains positive, there is a growing concern about lower oil prices.
Jan. 21, 2026
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EPC contracts awards in 2026 expected to total some $59 billion
But this could be constrained by cost pressures and lower oil prices.
Jan. 20, 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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FPSO unit.
June 20, 2025

Regional Reports

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drilling rig offshore Namibia
The company will assess the potential of the PEL 37 license and could take an indirect interest by becoming a shareholder in operator Paragon.
Jan. 26, 2026
Courtesy Rex International's "Independent Reserves Estimate H6 Reservoir Sèmè Field, Block 1 Republic of Benin Summary Report" March 2025
Rex International's offshore Benin map
Final preparations are in progress for completion of the offshore Sèmè project’s first production well.
Jan. 26, 2026
Courtesy Prime Infra
Prime Energy announces gas discovery at Malampaya East-1 well
The find is the first natural gas discovery in Philippine territory in more than a decade.
Jan. 24, 2026
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BW Opal FPSO
Carnarvon Energy and Santos Ltd. are progressing their offshore gas and liquids projects in Australia. Santos is nearing startup of the Barossa LNG project despite commissioning...
Jan. 23, 2026

Pipelines

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Vallourec tubes
Vallourec expects to supply up to 15,000 t of pipes, connections and other services for the 10 planned wells.
Jan. 14, 2026
Courtesy DeepOcean
Illustration of the FlowHeat system installed on a pipeline
With promising trial results showing 85-90% thermal efficiency, a new subsea pipeline heating technology offers reductions in capex, opex and CO2 emissions.
Jan. 14, 2026
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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
Courtesy Sable Offshore Corp.'s Investor Presentation November 2025
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

Vessels

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Chance MC40 USV
A 38‑day autonomous uncrewed surface vessel (USV) survey in the US Gulf of Mexico demonstrated how long‑duration USV operations can deliver continuous, real‑time current data ...
Jan. 23, 2026
Courtesy Samos Energy
Suksan Salamander FSO
This will be the fourth vessel in Samos Energy's fleet, all operating on fields in the Southeast Asia region.
Jan. 21, 2026
Courtesy Eni
Coral North FLNG
The completed vessel will be the first to produce gas from the northern part of the giant Coral Field in the Rovuma Basin offshore Mozambique.
Jan. 16, 2026
Courtesy Next Geosolutions
NG Supporter Offshore Subsea Construction Vessel
NextGeo’s Rana Subsea has signed a $150 million Letter of Intent with Saipem for SAT diving services in the Middle East, backed by the acquisition of the offshore construction...
Jan. 15, 2026

Rigs

Courtesy Noble Corp.
Ocean GreatWhite ultradeepwater semisubmerisble rig
The drilling programs, mostly in deep water, include a first assignment offshore Norway for the former Diamond Offshore-owned Ocean GreatWhite semisub rig.
Jan. 26, 2026
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West Elara offshore drilling rig
The reactivated West Capella drillship could be on long-term service for a Malaysian operator, and Equinor has booked the West Elara jackup for accommodation support offshore ...
Jan. 22, 2026
Courtesy ALTAVE
ALTAVE Harpia AI-based software
ARO Drilling will deploy ALTAVE’s AI-powered Harpia platform across nine offshore rigs, scaling up safety and compliance after a successful pilot.
Jan. 15, 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

Renewable Energy

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RWE gets go-ahead to start up Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm
The 1-GW Thor development in the Danish North Sea is due to be completed by the end of 2027.
Jan. 26, 2026
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Vestas V236-15.0 MW wind turbines
The past week’s offshore wind updates span FIDs, turbine installation milestones, new CfDs, and an expanding fleet of specialized construction and support vessels.
Jan. 21, 2026
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Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind can resume construction, says federal judge
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia temporarily lifted the Trump administration’s suspension of the project.
Jan. 17, 2026
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After a decade of limited auction success, Wales captures two winning bids and positions itself for long‑term growth in fixed‑bottom and floating wind.
Jan. 16, 2026