A practical four-gate framework helps P&A teams verify barriers, assess well access, define contingencies, and confirm technology and regulatory readiness.
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Explore how NTT DATA and Ericsson use edge compute and private 5G to connect field assets, analyze data closer to operations, detect issues earlier, improve maintenance decisions...
Nov. 18, 2026
Learn how upstream operators can move beyond fragmented data and reactive artificial-lift management to create a connected, data-driven foundation for higher production, lower...
Oct. 9, 2026
Discover how connecting field data and modernizing incrementally can unlock greater value from existing infrastructure.
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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

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Shale Cuttings Analysis Lab (Mud Logging)
An offshore well in the Sarawak Basin shows how shale characterization, fluid redesign and disciplined field execution helped restore wellbore stability while pressurized mud ...
Oct. 28, 2026
A North Sea well abandonment campaign demonstrates how continuous gas monitoring, targeted detection and pre-planned controls helped manage benzene and H2S exposure risks while...
Oct. 26, 2026
Kris Vedat, CEO of SmartSea, explains why offshore operators must treat cybersecurity as an operational risk, not just an IT issue, as digitalization, remote operations and automation...
Oct. 21, 2026
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Offshore oil and gas operations and the digital workflow
As offshore operators pursue digitalization, Logiit Founder and CEO Lino Brogneri explains how connected data, offline-capable systems and workforce engagement can improve efficiency...
Oct. 21, 2026

Regional Reports

The company says that it won two offshore lease blocks in the Big Beautiful Gulf 3 Lease Sale.
Oct. 26, 2026
Preliminary info indicates that the rig experienced a punch-through event—one of its legs unexpectedly penetrated the seabed.
Oct. 25, 2026
The structure is similar to the design Allum supplied for the Wilhelmshaven FSRU in Germany in 2023.
Oct. 23, 2026
Woodside reported progress on major gas developments including Browse, Scarborough and Pluto LNG, while Santos advanced CO₂ storage appraisal work in the Bonaparte Basin and Beach...
Oct. 22, 2026

Pipelines

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
The shutdown is described as a precautionary measure to protect the integrity of the pipeline and ensure safe operations.
Oct. 1, 2026

Vessels

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
Seatrium expects to start engineering soon and is targeting a 2028 delivery date.
Oct. 9, 2026
Two LNG-focused floating infrastructure concepts moved closer to commercialization at Gastech 2026, with Lloyd's Register approving a high-capacity FSRU design and ABS certifying...
Oct. 7, 2026

Rigs

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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
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HAKURYU-5 offshore drilling rig
The semisubmersible rig is slated to drill three production wells tied back to the FPSO Petrojarl I, with final contract execution subject to partner, regulatory and board approvals...
Oct. 15, 2026
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Valaris 104 arrival at Batam
The Valaris 104 jackup has arrived at PaxOcean's Batam shipyard for conversion into a mobile offshore production unit (MOPU) for the Mako gas development, while topsides fabrication...
Oct. 15, 2026
Seadrill has secured new drilling contracts and extensions for four deepwater drillships, including long-term programs offshore Indonesia and Angola, while extending work in Malaysia...
Oct. 13, 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