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Offshore Field Life Cycle Phase Chart
A visual guide to the decisions, milestones and toll gates that shape offshore projects from exploration to abandonment.
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Equinor secures three Transocean rigs for long-term service offshore Norway
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seismic vessel in US Gulf of Mexico
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Top 10 Offshore Drillers: ADES’ acquisition strategy lands it at top
The industry is moving toward a leaner, more efficient rig fleet, and more consolidation is expected.
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Regional Reports

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White Rose Field offshore assets
The contractor has assisted operations since 2005, including the recent tow-out and installation of the West White Rose platform.
July 2, 2026
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The farm-in should advance exploration of the offshore acreage in the Walvis Basin.
July 2, 2026
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Sabratha platform offshore Libya
The new facilities are designed for low-pressure gas production from the Bahr Essalam Field in the Mediterranean Sea.
July 2, 2026
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Troll C platform in the North Sea
Vår Energi's planned acquisition of Equinor's stake and operatorship in the Peon discovery could advance a gas tieback to the Gjøa hub.
July 1, 2026

Pipelines

Courtesy Conrad Asia Energy
experts check the preparation of hot tap and tie-in works
A hot tap operation offshore Indonesia has enabled uninterrupted operations on the West Natuna trunkline.
June 26, 2026
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Bass Strait pipeline network
A multi-platform campaign in the Gippsland Basin was delivered on an accelerated schedule and secures follow-on work.
June 18, 2026
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Q1000 jet trencher
The program involved a collaboration between Rana Subsea and technology supplier Pharos.
June 16, 2026
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Ocean Intervention vessel
Oceaneering will install the 2,000 m flowline to replace a steel pipeline at the deepwater WDDM project.
May 27, 2026

Vessels

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Yinson/PTSC's Lac Da Vang FSO prepares for deployment offshore Vietnam, while SBM Offshore orders another Fast4Ward hull and secures financing for the Trion project's FSO Chalchi...
June 30, 2026
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Transportation of Offshore Personnel
The deal includes 10 new aluminum crew transfer ships destined for Brunei.
June 26, 2026
Courtesy MODEC
FPSO with mooring equipment and production systems mounted on the hull
Agreement on SOFC-based power with carbon capture and completion of a major FPSO life extension highlight parallel tracks in emissions reduction and asset longevity.
June 18, 2026
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MPSV Bourbon Evolution 802
The company will deploy a multi-purpose support vessel and a an upgraded anchorhandler for the two campaigns.
June 18, 2026

Rigs

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Eldorado completes acquisition of Vantage Drilling
The companies expect to gain increased access to NOC and IOC markets while addressing a broader range of customer requirements.
June 30, 2026
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ABL helps ONGC manage pre-monsoon rig moves
From mid-March through May, ABL completed 44 jackup rig moves ahead of India’s monsoon season.
June 25, 2026
Courtesy Saipem
PERRO NEGRO 10
Five jackups owned or leased by the Saudi-based operation are included in the package.
June 24, 2026
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Transocean Norge offshore rig
The assignments will start during 2027-28, with a combined value approaching $185 million.
June 18, 2026

Renewable Energy

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Offshore wind turbine farm on Scotland coast of Aberdeen
Skyborn Renewables, Føn Energy Services, Venterra Group, DNV and Mammoet highlight offshore wind industry momentum with new project investments, service contracts, digital tools...
July 2, 2026
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Duke Energy Agrees to Scrap North Carolina Offshore Wind Lease
In exchange, the federal government will reimburse Duke Energy nearly $129 million.
June 30, 2026
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Equinor exits Japanese offshore wind market
Equinor has participated in Japan’s offshore wind market since 2018 but has failed to win any leases in successive auctions.
June 29, 2026
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SolarDuck offshore solar power
The joint program with MARIN will test the capabilities of the solar power hub concept for future offshore projects.
June 26, 2026