Video: Global floating production market sentiments survey 2026
Industry sentiment for the new year remains highly positive, though it has gradually declined from the record levels seen two years ago. These sentiments, and data provided here, were obtained from Energy Maritime Associates’ recent Global Floating Production Market Sentiments Survey. The survey, now in its thirteenth year, gauges the current global market sentiment as well as where the industry is heading in the future.
For more in-depth analysis, read Offshore magazine's January/February 2026 cover story by David Boggs, managing director with EMA:
COMING SOON: Offshore floating production systems forecast
The offshore floating production market is revving up as the demand for energy resources continues to drive demand for new oil and gas supplies. Engineering and construction activities are underway on a range of new floating production systems including semisubmersibles, FPSOs, FSOs and FLNGs.
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Project Hot Spots: Why Brazil and Guyana continue to dominate while Africa prepares for a major recovery.
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The FLNG Revolution: How high gas demand is driving record orders for floating export and regasification units.
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Forecast vs. Reality: A deep dive into the 119 floating systems currently in the 5-year pipeline.
Learn more during this Feb. 26 insider session.