Recent advances have focused on faster/safer starts, continuous monitoring, automated pipe handling, flood protection, and reduced seabed intervention.
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Offshore jackets in oil field in Arabian Gulf
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Map of the US Gulf of Mexico highlighting the Trailblazer exploration prospect and nearby producing hubs
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Transocean's Deepwater Mykonos drillship
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Prospector 5 Rig prior to incident
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The offshore energy market is heating up as oil and gas producers increase spending to meet growing demand. Join Rystad Energy's Matt Hale Nov. 10 as he shares near-term capital...
Nov. 10, 2026

Exclusive Content

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remote operations center monitoring multiple offshore assets
Edge analytics, thermal imaging and integrated operational data can strengthen safety monitoring, target maintenance and help reduce unnecessary offshore visits.
Nov. 3, 2026
As AI, automation and decision-support technologies gain traction across offshore drilling operations, Expro COO Alistair Geddes discusses where these tools are delivering value...
Nov. 3, 2026
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GPS Mudskip
The Gulf's offshore equipment squeeze won't end when shipping lanes reopen. As Middle East offshore activity accelerates, operators and suppliers face persistent equipment shortages...
Nov. 3, 2026
Marlink’s Robert Austen explains how multi-orbit connectivity and intelligent orchestration help offshore operators maintain reliable communications for critical systems, business...
Nov. 3, 2026

Regional Reports

An appraisal well on the Afrodite gas-condensate discovery offshore Norway has increased estimated recoverable volumes to 77-180 MMboe, more than doubling previous expectations...
Nov. 2, 2026
Eni has started production at Indonesia’s Maha Field, a two-well subsea development tied back to the Jangkrik FPU.
Oct. 30, 2026
French major signs farm-out agreement with SAPETRO to help develop block OPL257.
Oct. 30, 2026
Carigali-PTTEPI Operating Co. has awarded Energy Drilling a 30‑month contract for Phase 7 drilling in the Malaysia‑Thailand Joint Development Area, keeping the T‑16 tender-assist...
Oct. 29, 2026

Pipelines

Tieback to the Perdido spar fits Shell’s strategy of maximizing existing deepwater hubs.
Oct. 29, 2026
The agreement establishes a framework for selected short-distance subsea tie-ins in the Gulf of Mexico, with the Appomattox gas-lift flowline identified as the first proposed ...
Oct. 15, 2026
Vallourec will provide more than 16,000 metric tons of OCTG and line pipe for the Absheron gas development in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea.
Oct. 13, 2026
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US, Russian envoys reportedly discuss American stake in Nord Stream
The White House and Berlin have pushed back, according to Reuters report.
Oct. 9, 2026

Vessels

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Seatrium secures FPSO integration contract from SBM Offshore
Valued at over S$200 million, the contract calls for fabrication of key mooring and riser support structures, flare tower and associated topside support structures.
Oct. 30, 2026
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FLNG facility at sea
The approval in principle supports Hanwha Ocean's effort to standardize FLNG development, a move designed to reduce engineering lead times, improve project predictability, and...
Oct. 29, 2026
Floating power plants will supply up to 600 MW to national grids.
Oct. 23, 2026
The ABS-classed Starnav Elektra has been delivered for long-term service supporting Petrobras offshore operations, featuring battery-powered DP capabilities designed to reduce...
Oct. 15, 2026

Rigs

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Three bodies recovered following jackup rig incident offshore Gabon
Two of the 115 staff onboard the Prospector 5, which sank last Saturday, remain unaccounted for.
Oct. 29, 2026
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RigCo and Seatrium will complete construction of a drillship, a harsh-environment jackup and two semisubmersibles as demand grows for premium offshore drilling capacity worldwide...
Oct. 28, 2026
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Both programs will feature the first exploration wells in the awarded frontier acreage.
Oct. 27, 2026
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AI-generated image of a jackup rig offshore Egypt
The companies will assess offshore drilling opportunities initially in Egypt, with potential expansion into other markets through joint ventures, consortia and project-specific...
Oct. 27, 2026

Renewable Energy

Recent offshore wind developments feature construction milestones at East Anglia TWO and Hai Long, a turbine installation award at Zeevonk, and new grid and floating wind initiatives...
Oct. 26, 2026
Trial of prototype to continue offshore northern Spain.
Oct. 23, 2026
The installation was carried out by the Allseas offshore construction vessel Pioneering Spirit.
Oct. 23, 2026
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Offshore Wind Turbine Maintenance Vessel at Sea
As offshore wind moves from ambition to execution, how can developers build, finance, install, operate and scale projects amid today's economic realities?
Oct. 14, 2026