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  • Volume 84, Issue 6, November/December 2024

    Gulf of Mexico Update; Brownfield Strategies; Renewable Energy; West Africa; Equipment Engineering; Executive Perspectives Special Report
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    2024 Executive Perspectives Special Report
    Special Reports

    2024 Executive Perspectives Special Report

    Dec. 4, 2024
    In this 3rd annual report, industry leaders identify the challenges and solutions, trending technologies, top projects, and the path forward for the offshore oil and gas industry...
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    Donald Trump
    Home

    Industry looking forward to new Trump presidential term

    Nov. 25, 2024
    But for now, it’s all just speculation and wish lists.
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    offshore wind offshore solar renewables
    Renewable Energy

    IRA repeal is unlikely, analysts say, but there could be some ‘pruning’

    Nov. 11, 2024
    With the re-election of former president Donald Trump, some analysts have been pontificating about the fate of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
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    North Sea oil and gas operation
    North Sea & Europe

    What is Norway's role in securing Europe's power supply?

    Nov. 8, 2024
    Norway must focus on maintenance strategies that ensure long-term operational stability.
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    Business Briefs

    Technology, social media are attracting young professionals to the oil and gas industry

    Nov. 8, 2024
    New media innovations are making traditionally blue-collar industries more appealing to Generation Z and Millennials.

    More content from Volume 84, Issue 6, November/December 2024

    DALL·E 3 | OpenAI
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    Geosciences

    From LLMs to seismic foundation models, AI can be utilized for subsurface E&P

    Nov. 8, 2024
    Combining seismic data, well logs, natural language and production data into a single model allows users to deliver more accurate and comprehensive subsurface insights.
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    Equipment Engineering

    Severe corrosion of offshore structures highlights the need for field-based testing

    Nov. 8, 2024
    The aim is to ensure offshore structures and hulls are appropriately designed and protected in the context of the complex, interacting factors of biofouling and corrosion.
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    Africa

    Engineering advances unlocking Gulf of Guinea marginal fields

    Nov. 7, 2024
    Drilling, workover rigs adapted for complex shallow-water settings.
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    Vessels

    Navigating challenges, seizing opportunities in a dynamic OSV market

    Nov. 4, 2024
    The global offshore support vessel (OSV) market is estimated to grow from $25.52 billion in 2024 to $36.18 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period.
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    Shortage of submarine power cables poses threat to offshore wind market
    Renewable Energy

    Shortage of submarine power cables poses threat to offshore wind market

    Nov. 4, 2024
    Forecasts indicate that global submarine cable demand could double by 2030.
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    Data Briefs
    Business Briefs

    Data Briefs

    Nov. 4, 2024
    At-a-glance statistics and analysis of the offshore energy industry
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    Sea Axe tool
    Subsea

    Controlled flow excavation technology assists with subsea cable needs

    Nov. 4, 2024
    JBS Group’s excavation system has been utilized for several subsea operations for both oil and gas and the renewable energy sectors.
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    Auditing an offshore system
    Equipment Engineering

    Regular fluid systems audits can help prevent rig downtime

    Nov. 2, 2024
    Third-party examination of components can detect underlying problems early, provide insight to overall rig health.
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    Offshore brownfield projects should embrace digital transformation
    Production

    Offshore brownfield projects should embrace digital transformation

    Nov. 1, 2024
    Even when data is lacking, workflow efficiencies can still be gained through new solutions.
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    Business Briefs
    Business Briefs

    Business Briefs

    Nov. 1, 2024
    The latest company news and personnel moves from the offshore industry
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    For the offshore market, obstacles include desalination, available platform space
    Energy Transition

    Hydrogen presents opportunities but also poses challenges

    Nov. 1, 2024
    For the offshore market, obstacles include desalination and available platform space.
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    DNV exec shares perspective on offshore energy sector
    Energy Transition

    DNV exec shares insights on challenges, path forward for offshore industry

    Oct. 31, 2024
    Torgeir Sterri, DNV's senior vice president and director of offshore classification, says leveraging cross-sector expertise helps tackle offshore challenges.
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    New fields buoy production in the deepwater Gulf
    US & Gulf of Mexico

    New fields buoy production in the deepwater Gulf

    Oct. 30, 2024
    Twelve new projects to come online in 2024-2025.
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    Equipment Engineering

    Three essential steps to maximize value from mature fields

    Oct. 30, 2024
    Approximately 70% of oil and gas production today comes from mature assets.
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    Business Briefs

    Navigating offshore insurance takes adapting to new risks and realities

    Oct. 24, 2024
    Subsea construction insurance has become increasingly difficult to obtain, even for projects with modest budgets.
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    USV and Freedom AUV
    Equipment Engineering

    Opinion: Offshore energy operators must address HSE risks

    Oct. 22, 2024
    The offshore sector needs to collaborate on technological advancements, prioritize resilience and focus on workforce transformation.