News
May 28, 2026
Aberdeen-based Rovtech Solutions is expanding its offshore energy robotics technology into maritime defense markets through a new partnership focused on subsea infrastructure protection, mine countermeasures and autonomous naval operations.
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May 28, 2026
EZOps has launched a new AI-powered task automation feature that allows oilfield workers to generate operational tasks using voice input, uploaded documents and field images through its mobile management platform.
Article
May
In this Executive Viewpoint, Aramco’s Khalid Y. Al Qahtani outlines how the company is deploying satellites, drones and advanced digital monitoring tools to detect methane emissions and strengthen leak detection efforts across its operations.
Article
May
In deepwater and multizone developments, traditional hydraulic intelligent completions can limit economic optimization, due to control-line scale, installation time, and delayed interval-control valve response. Simplified intelligent completion architectures address these constraints by reducing infrastructure complexity, shortening critical‑path rig time, and allowing rapid, bidirectional zonal control without production shut‑in. 
Article
May
In his latest Drilling Advances column, Ford Brett explores whether drilling automation can help solve North America’s looming natural gas supply challenge — and what today’s rig robots have in common with the legend of John Henry and the steam drill.
Article
May
Ruggedized servers and computers can maximize uptime and reliability anywhere that physical factors or unstable power might compromise operations. Edge-based computing devices can also produce and compile data instantaneously on-site without lag time or latency associated with cloud computing.  
News
May 21, 2026
ADNOC has deployed an autonomous heavy-duty inspection robot at its Taweelah Gas Compression Plant in the UAE as part of a broader effort to expand AI, robotics and automated safety systems across operations.
News
May 01, 2026
Direct Travel has expanded its Avenir business travel platform across energy, marine and mining markets, supporting workforce mobility and complex travel logistics for global operations.
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May 14, 2026
viAct is developing a vision-enabled AI agent platform for high-risk industries, including oil and gas, designed to improve safety, operational monitoring and compliance in real time.
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May 19, 2026
NewTek Sensor Solutions has launched a free online technical resource focused on LVDT position sensors, offering guidance for engineers and OEMs on installation, calibration and troubleshooting.
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May 19, 2026
Tecnofink and CorrosionRADAR have partnered to introduce corrosion under insulation monitoring technology to Brazil, targeting improved asset integrity and maintenance planning across industrial and energy infrastructure.
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May 15, 2026
FutureOn has launched FieldTwin Operate, a digital twin platform designed to integrate engineering, inspection and operational data into a unified geospatial environment for subsea offshore assets.
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May 14, 2026
DNV has released a new position paper arguing that digital trust frameworks are essential for safely scaling artificial intelligence across energy networks as utilities and operators increase reliance on AI-driven systems and real-time automation.
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May 13, 2026
Cognite has launched Cognite Flows, an AI-native industrial workflow platform designed to integrate operational data, applications and AI-driven insights into a unified interface for industrial and energy sector users.
News
May 12, 2026
MODS has renewed its offshore digital project delivery agreement with CB&I Asset Solutions, extending deployment of the MODS Connect software suite across UK Continental Shelf assets to support workflow visibility and project execution.
News
May 12, 2026
Ned Marine has launched drone and subsea ROV inspection services for offshore and marine assets, expanding its NDT capabilities with remote technologies designed to reduce downtime, improve safety and accelerate vessel and infrastructure inspections.
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May 11, 2026
Emerson has launched the AspenTech AVA industrial AI platform, designed to help industrial operators accelerate enterprise AI adoption through AI-assisted workflows, operational decision support and real-time industrial data integration.
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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.
News
May 06, 2026
Halliburton and Shape Digital have formed a strategic collaboration to improve digital asset performance management by linking subsurface and surface data for production operations.
News
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.
News
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.
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