Could the recent US$5.8Bn acquisition of Valaris by Transocean kick off another round of rig-owner consolidation? Westwood Global Energy’s Americas research director, Cinnamon Edralin, examines the impact of the deal

Business & Finance

Africa floating rigs: demand doldrums set to reverse in 2026-2027

18 Feb 2026by Teresa Wilkie

Several multi-year tenders have hit the market after two years of demand decline and rig exits, says Westwood Global Energy Group, RigLogix director, Teresa Wilkie

Offshore Contractors Offshore Support Vessels

Transocean commits US$5.8Bn to acquire rival Valaris

10 Feb 2026by Jamey Bergman

The all-stock purchase joins two of the top 10 offshore drilling rig owners and would position the combined fleet at the top of the ranks of offshore drillers

Business & Finance

Noble lands US$1.3Bn in new floater work, led by Norway harsh environment deal

28 Jan 2026by Riviera News

Nine rigs are covered by the latest awards, with the headline deal being a three-year contract for harsh-environment semisub Noble GreatWhite with Aker BP

Offshore Contractors

Saipem opens drilling simulator centre

21 Jan 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Italian offshore contractor will train rig crews on a simulator as it celebrates 32 years of International Well Control Forum membership

Safety & Incidents

Chevron reports first oil at new platform offshore Angola

20 Jan 2026by Jamey Bergman

Oil major says it delivered first oil from its South N’dola platform in Angola’s Block 0 in December

Business & Finance Offshore Contractors Offshore Support Vessels

Middle East jack-up market hits 91% utilisation, with more optimism for H2 2026

19 Jan 2026by Teresa Wilkie

While rig utilisation in the Middle East is down slightly year-on-year, the picture will brighten for the region in H2 2026, writes Westwood Global Energy Group, RigLogix director, Teresa Wilkie

Offshore Contractors

Record licensing round speaks volumes about Norwegian offshore oil and gas

14 Jan 2026by John Snyder

Equinor awarded 35 of 57 new production licences, and plans to drill 20-30 exploration and appraisal wells annually over the next 10 years

Offshore Contractors

Video: Ukraine claims drone strikes on Russian offshore assets

12 Jan 2026by Jamey Bergman

Extent of damage unclear following drone strikes as Ukrainian military forces continue efforts to damage the sanctioned Russian energy firm Lukoil’s offshore assets

Safety & Incidents

With sights set on Fram Sør development, Equinor extends semi-sub to 2029

08 Jan 2026by John Snyder

Norwegian oil major confirms letter of intent with Odfjell Drilling, extending long-term charter of harsh environment semi-submersible

Offshore Contractors

Borr Drilling seals deals for two jack-ups in the Americas

07 Jan 2026by John Snyder

One of Borr Drilling’s jack-ups was extended by Eni in Mexico, while another rig secured a contract for two wells plus an optional well with an undisclosed operator in the US

Offshore Contractors

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Methanol-fuelled tugs to begin operations in 2026

Finally, the tug and towage sector will discover how methanol can become a credible alternative fuel to diesel

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Electric propulsion: powering the decarbonisation of close-to-shore shipping

17 Feb 2026by Luciano Santos

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Take care if local laws govern contract terms

16 Feb 2026by Simon Tatham

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Can Europe’s new e-fuel strategy for maritime help solve the fuel availability conundrum?

29 Jan 2026by Valentina Keys

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2026 in marine environmental protection: rules tighten to reduce ship discharges post-2026

13 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

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2026 in dry bulk: more ships, lower average earnings

09 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

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2026 in tanker shipping and trade: deliveries, decarbonisation, shifting geopolitics

07 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

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2026 in tug and salvage: electric and methanol-fuelled tugs arrive

31 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove

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2026 in maritime optimisation and communications: key digitalisation technologies to transform shipping

31 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove

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Floating energy: successfully unlocking stranded gas using FLNGs and FSRUs

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