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  North American Projects, Players and Deals Take LNG Market Spotlight

  North America has taken the center stage in the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) landscape, with a surge of project approvals, final investment decisions (FIDs), and strategic deals reshaping supply dynamics. This wave of activity is set to continue, underpinned by geopolitical tailwinds, pricing flexibility, and the competitiveness of U.S. LNG.

  By Marc Howson, Welligence Head of APAC and LNG

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  Major Oil and Gas Projects Drive Strong OSV Demand in the Middle East

  The Middle East continues to stand out as one of the most active regions for offshore support vessel activity, underpinned by the strategic expansion plans of national oil companies (NOCs) to boost offshore oil and gas production. A series of major projects have recently reached final investment decisions - including the Hail and Gasha gas development in Abu Dhabi, the Zuluf Expansion in Saudi Arabia, and Qatar’s North Field Expansion - creating a solid demand foundation for regional OSV operators.

  By Theodor Sørlie, Senior Analyst at Fearnley Offshore Supply

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  From Regional Champion to Global Powerhouse: Inside ADES-Shelf Drilling Fleet Merger

  In a move set to reshape the global offshore drilling landscape, ADES and Shelf Drilling are joining forces in a landmark $380 million all-cash transaction. By blending ADES’s acquisition-driven growth with Shelf’s modernization and diversification strategy, the new company emerges as the clear leader in jackup drilling - in size, value, geographic reach, fleet quality, and client diversity - marking a turning point for the shallow-water drilling sector.

  By Sofia Forestieri, Senior Analyst at Esgian

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  Modernizing Permitting: Protecting America’s Offshore Energy Future

  By Erik Milito, President, National Ocean Industries Association

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  Charting Her Own Course: Anu Peippo’s Maritime Journey and Steerprop’s Offshore Future

  As the maritime industry faces a historic transformation, automation can only take the industry so far. People have always, and will continue to power the cumulative industry to ensure safe and efficient operations. In this segment of “A Maritime Life”, we visit with Anu Peippo, Offshore Segment Director, Steerprop, a woman who started her career at sea onboard offshore service vessels and tankers, an experience she has parlayed into a vibrant shoreside career, today, as the offshore segment sales lead for Rauma, Finland-based propulsion specialist Steerprop.

  By Greg Trauthwein

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  The Ormen Lange Moon Landing

  How a Learner Mindset Solved the 120-km Challenge.

  By Josefine Spiro

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  A Whole Lot of Structural Integrity Tools

  The transformation of structural integrity is no longer just about digitizing old processes.

  By Wendy Laursen

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  History Repeats Itself: Energy, Borders and the War Narrative in the Americas

  By Wilfred de Gannes

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  Revised ABS guidance makes tank entry safer and smarter

  Modified requirements mean operators can halve the number of inspections required, driving safety and operational efficiency.

  By Matt Tremblay, VP Global Offshore, ABS, and Russell Ford, Chief Surveyor-Offshore, ABS

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  Support from Space

  How satellites help energy operators improve workforce safety

  By Eric Verheylewegen, VP Strategic Initiatives Enterprise and Land Mobile, Viasat.

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  Product Feature: Power Generation Systems