Industry Trends
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May 11, 2026
Deepwater projects, LNG infrastructure and gas-to-power investments are expected to drive Africa’s next energy growth cycle, as S&P Global analysts warn the continent’s biggest challenge is no longer resource potential, but execution and infrastructure delivery.
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May 11, 2026
The Energy Workforce & Technology Council (EWTC) reported a second consecutive month of U.S. energy services job growth in April, as companies cautiously expand hiring amid improving market conditions and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.
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May 08, 2026
Africa’s vast natural gas reserves are increasingly being viewed as a potential foundation for AI and data center growth, as rising digital infrastructure demand intensifies the need for reliable baseload power across the continent.
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May 08, 2026
Welligence COO Ivan Cima says deepwater is poised for renewed growth as global exploration spending slumps. Speaking at OTC 2026, Cima highlighted ultra-deepwater trends, FPSO standardization and the growing debate around offshore electrification.
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May 08, 2026
OTC 2026 wrapped up in Houston after four days of discussions focused on offshore growth, energy security and emerging technologies, as global supply disruptions continue to reshape industry priorities.
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May 07, 2026
In a keynote presentation at OTC 2026 on Wednesday, May 6, non-resident Fellow of the Baker Institute at Rice University, Luis Pacheco, investigated the changes necessary to see Venezuela’s declining oil output reverse course.
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May 05, 2026
Subsea tiebacks were a clear Day 1 theme at OTC, with speakers pointing to their growing appeal as operators prioritize lower-capex, faster-to-market offshore developments in a volatile global market.
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May 06, 2026
At OTC in Houston, ExxonMobil’s John Ardill said the coming “demand decade” will require more upstream investment, stronger policy alignment and faster deployment of AI-driven technologies. He pointed to autonomous drilling in Guyana and the U.S. shale model as indicators of where exploration is headed.
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May 05, 2026
SES will provide satellite connectivity for seven new FPSO units operated by Petrobras, supporting offshore developments in Brazil scheduled to come online between 2026 and 2030.
Article
April
SBM Offshore’s Group Business Development director is very enthusiastic about the market ahead for FPSO construction and operation, given the plethora of deepwater projects expected, not only in established markets like Brazil, Guyana and West Africa, but in places like Suriname, Namibia and others.
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April
This year’s meeting will feature discussion of U.S. energy priorities, as well as a keynote address by fossil fuel advocate Alex Epstein.
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April
World Oil contributing editor Mark Patton questions the narrative around CO₂, arguing climate models may be oversimplified and overlooking key natural processes shaping emissions and atmospheric balance.
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April 28, 2026
SLB has introduced AlphaSight to expand real-time subsurface insight, supporting more accurate geosteering and reservoir navigation.
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April 28, 2026
Odfjell Technology and ANT are partnering to deploy an advanced erosion tool for rigless P&A operations, targeting Southeast Asia’s growing well abandonment backlog.
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April 22, 2026
Empowering Pumps & Equipment and Gulf Energy Information partner to launch an event focused on operators and engineers working with flow systems across oil and gas, refining, petrochemical, and water.
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April 21, 2026
Nearly half of oil and gas assets in the Gulf are operating beyond design life, as Strait of Hormuz disruptions intensify pressure on aging infrastructure, according to new IGS research.
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April 21, 2026
Halliburton says its global operations are holding up despite Iran-driven disruption in the Middle East, while early signs of a North America rebound point to a shifting upstream outlook.
Article
April
Editor-in-Chief Kurt Abraham weighs in on the Trump administration’s push to streamline offshore regulation, arguing the move could reduce bureaucracy and support U.S. development—while broader industry signals point to cautious optimism amid ongoing global uncertainty.
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April 17, 2026
Texas upstream employment slipped early this year, but hiring demand remains strong, with more than 8,500 job postings in February, according to TIPRO.
