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  • Volume. 84, Issue 4, July/August 2024

    Drilling Technology Update: Downhole service firms advancing the art of automated drilling; Plus, the 3rd annual Offshore Wind Special Report
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    offshore wind
    Renewable Energy

    US offshore wind faces more headwinds

    Aug. 8, 2024
    US offshore wind was just starting to regain momentum after a lull due to financial constraints and logistical challenges.
    Courtesy SLB
    Fully autonomous drilling operations
    Drilling & Completion

    Downhole service firms advancing the art of automated drilling

    Aug. 8, 2024
    New automated systems can analyze data in real-time to optimize speed, angle, and pressure.
    Courtesy Hess Corp.
    Augmented reality technology
    Production

    Human-centric, agile collaboration empowers a digital future

    Aug. 8, 2024
    Approach enhances productivity, cost-efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
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    North Sea oil and gas
    North Sea & Europe

    North Sea E&P trends: moderate or better upswing expected

    Aug. 8, 2024
    More than $28 billion in investment expected next year offshore UK, Norway.
    Courtesy Endeavor Management
    Offshore wind energy farm with a repurposed oil and gas platform.
    Energy Transition

    Getting there from here: examining the energy transition

    Aug. 8, 2024
    The offshore industry is working to lower carbon footprint, harness renewable energies.

    More content from Volume. 84, Issue 4, July/August 2024

    Courtesy Allseas
    The Pioneering Spirit carries out pipelay activity on the GTA South Line.
    Pipelines

    Pioneering Spirit picks up the reins for GTA deepwater pipelay

    Aug. 8, 2024
    Fast-track modification enables vessel to switch from S-lay to J-lay mode.
    Courtesy Equinor
    Bacalhau FPSO
    Pipelines

    Subsea alliance approach becoming key enabler for complex field developments

    Aug. 8, 2024
    Model could be extended to carbon, capture and storage.
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    offshore wind
    Renewable Energy

    2024 Offshore Wind Special Report

    Aug. 8, 2024
    This 3rd annual report reviews the latest projects and technologies, expert insights and more on offshore wind advancements.
    Courtesy Ørsted
    Orsted vessels
    Renewable Energy

    Northeast US offshore wind projects ramping up

    Aug. 8, 2024
    Ørsted places focus on offshore wind energy development of its Revolution Wind, South Fork and Sunrise Wind projects.
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    Offshore wind crew
    Renewable Energy

    Report: US offshore wind industry needs to simplify project design to secure ‘near-term wins’

    Aug. 8, 2024
    States must recognize market constraints, revise their solicitation requirements, says DNV.
    Courtesy BayWa r.e.
    BayWa r.e. offshore wind
    Renewable Energy

    Italy emerging as hot spot for floating offshore wind planners

    Aug. 8, 2024
    BayWa r.e. has plans for 14 floating wind power developments offshore Italy with an overall capacity of 9 GW.
    Courtesy Van Oord
    Boreas
    Vessels

    Heavy-lift vessels take on next-generation turbines, monopiles

    Aug. 8, 2024
    New and upgraded vessels are tackling transport and installation projects for the European offshore wind sector.
    Courtesy Ørsted
    ECO EDISON SOV
    Vessels

    US vessel newbuilds are Jones Act compliant, ready for offshore wind market

    Aug. 8, 2024
    Ørsted's Eco Edison SOV and Dominion Energy's Charybdis WTIV will assist with offshore wind projects on the US northeast/east coasts.
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    Renewable Energy

    Learning process is ongoing as floating wind technology emerges

    Aug. 8, 2024
    Lessons learned in installation and maintenance pave the way for the future of floating wind.
    Courtesy ONYX Insight
    ONYX Insight
    Renewable Energy

    Leveraging predictive technologies will be crucial for offshore wind's long-term success

    Aug. 8, 2024
    The rapid rate of offshore wind growth has led to challenges around operating and maintaining turbines.
    Courtesy Oil States
    OSI Renewables Fixed TLP
    Renewable Energy

    Offshore wind moving into deeper waters with reimagined technology

    Aug. 8, 2024
    Technology brings the advantages of a fixed wind foundation into water depths up to 150 m while also minimizing costs.
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    offshore wind
    Renewable Energy

    Joint industry projects bring standardization across floating wind sector

    Aug. 8, 2024
    It is critical that ocean stakeholders build strong working foundations.
    Courtesy Bureau Veritas
    offshore wind
    Renewable Energy

    Opinion: US offshore wind industry has to promote its virtues, counter negativity

    Aug. 8, 2024
    The next few months will be a critical time for the US offshore wind industry.
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    Business Briefs

    Data Briefs

    Aug. 8, 2024
    At-a-glance statistics and analysis of the offshore energy industry
    Courtesy Equinor/Jan Arne Wold
    Troll A platform
    Field Development

    Global E&P Briefs

    Aug. 8, 2024
    A compilation of the latest offshore exploration and production updates and projects from around the world
    Courtesy FORCE Technology
    FiGS sensor
    Subsea

    Non-contact inspection tool assists with cathodic protection surveys of subsea infrastructure

    Aug. 8, 2024
    FORCE Technology's cathodic protection (CP) survey technology provides a comprehensive assessment of CP systems.
    Courtesy GA Drilling
    ANCHORBIT drilling into high-temperature hard rock formations
    Drilling & Completion

    Petrobras, GA Drilling to develop ‘next-gen’ downhole drilling system

    Aug. 8, 2024
    GA Drilling has entered into a technical cooperation program with Petrobras to develop what the companies describe as a “next-generation downhole drilling system.”
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    Business Briefs

    Business Briefs

    Aug. 8, 2024
    The latest company news and personnel moves from the offshore industry
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    Special Reports

    A journey ‘beyond safety’: Why you should not want to be ‘just safe’

    Aug. 8, 2024
    We should instead be pursuing a culture of pursuing perfection.