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Illustration; Source: ADNOC Drilling
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ADNOC, SLB roll out AI-powered tool across over 120 rigs to enhance drilling ops

United Arab Emirates-based energy heavyweight Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and the U.S.-headquartered technology player SLB have deployed a platform running on artificial intelligence (AI) across a fleet of more than 120 rigs to cut downtime and improve drilling performance at onshore and

about 2 months ago
ADNOC Drilling enriches its rig fleet with the first AI-enabled walking island rig; Courtesy of ADNOC Drilling
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First AI-powered walking island rig enters ADNOC Drilling’s fleet months ahead of schedule

Abu Dhabi-headquartered ADNOC Drilling, one of the Middle East’s drilling and integrated drilling services (IDS) providers, has taken delivery of its first automated walking island rig running on artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, accelerating autonomous offshore operations in the United Ara

about 3 months ago
Illustration; Source: Rystad Energy
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Oil & gas players unlocking $500 billion opportunity with AI and digitalization

By employing digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI), Rystad Energy, an energy market intelligence group, has highlighted that exploration and production (E&P) companies could reap close to $500 billion in cumulative value between 2026 and 2030.

about 4 months ago
Offshore Energy Recap 2024
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Readers’ choice: Offshore Energy’s most-read news in 2025

As the offshore energy sector continued to navigate the energy transition and technological development, but also uncertainty, 2025 saw continued shifts in policy, investment, and project development across the global energy landscape. To mark the year’s end, the Offshore Energy editorial team looks

about 9 months ago
SUMMER SALE: Up to 50% off on advertising on offshore-energy.biz
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SUMMER SALE: Up to 50% off on advertising on offshore-energy.biz

Offshore Energy has launched a summer sale with up to 50% off on advertising packages, ending on July 31. Use this opportunity to book your advertising campaign and multiply ways to increase exposure to the industry! Get 15% off for one, 25% off for two, and 50% off for three products or more. Conta

about 1 year ago
Noble Interceptor jack-up rig; Source: Noble Corporation
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Greening offshore drilling: Rigs powered by alternative fuels in pursuit of low-emission era

As the offshore energy industry continues its gradual shift to low-carbon and renewable energy sources, offshore drilling players are intensifying their efforts to slash emissions on the path to a sustainable future. While drilling rigs largely run on diesel, which creates electricity to power the m

16 minutes read
Cyber attack
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Maritime industry remains ‘easy target’ for cyber attacks as ransom payment demands skyrocket

The maritime industry remains an “easy target” for cybercriminals, and the cost of attacks and demand for ransom payments across the sector have skyrocketed over the past 12 months, according to the research findings from law firm HFW and maritime cyber security company CyberOwl. The research reveal

about 3 years ago
DP World to bolster handling capacity with 3 million TEU
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DP World to bolster handling capacity with 3 million TEU

Dubai-based port operator DP World expects to add approximately 3 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) of new container handling capacity by the end of the year. The company currently manages approximately 9% of the world’s handling capacity, putting it among the top five global port operator

about 3 years ago
shipping/Marine insurers
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AAA Chair: AI and automated ships pose new challenges in casualty liability

Artificial Intelligence and the advent of automated ships will pose difficult questions in determining liability under the Hague Rules for maritime casualties, the 2022-2023 chairman of the Association of Average Adjusters, Sir Nigel Teare, cautions. Sir Nigel drew attention to a recent case involvi

about 3 years ago
Maersk Moscow
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DCSA’s members commit to 100 pct adoption of electronic bill of lading by 2030

Nine ocean carrier members of the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) have committed to 100% adoption of an electronic bill of lading (eBL) based on DCSA standards by 2030. The bill of lading is one of the most important trade documents in container shipping. It functions as a document of

about 3 years ago
Wartsila
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Wärtsilä: Volatile attitude toward digitalisation of maritime industry persists

Some 78% of industry professionals agree that change and technological innovation are positive things for the maritime industry, according to a report by Wärtsilä Corporation. However, almost half (45%) admit to having a volatile attitude towards technology and over a third (36%) say they are active

about 3 years ago
Fugro
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Fugro, AD Ports forge ties on remote and autonomous technologies

Geo-data specialist Fugro has signed a collaborative agreement with UAE-based port operator Abu Dhabi Ports (AD Ports) that sets out combined goals to utilise remote and autonomous technologies in the region. Whilst the agreement formalises the partnership, the companies have been working together s

about 3 years ago
New Fugro USV hits the water in Abu Dhabi
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Region’s first as Fugro USV hits the water in Abu Dhabi

Fugro has launched its Blue Essence uncrewed surface vessel (USV) in Abu Dhabi, said to be the region’s first such vessel. The 12-meter USV was launched at Mugharraq port and sailed to its new home in Al Mirfa by Fugro’s control and command center in the UAE. The Al Mirfa port will be the home to th

about 4 years ago
Fugro's autonomous environmental landers take to water in Middle East
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Fugro’s autonomous environmental landers hit the water off Saudi Arabia

Fugro has deployed two new autonomous environmental landers offshore Saudi Arabia to collect oceanographic data in deep and remote areas of the Red Sea. The KAUST Red Sea program is being performed in collaboration with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) with the aim of bette

about 4 years ago