The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) represents and advances a dynamic and growing offshore energy industry, providing solutions that support communities and protect our workers, the public and our environment.
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In the Gulf of America, we continue to make differential and disciplined investments in our operating assets, while bringing similar proven solutions to our future platforms in the region. A tremendous example is our recently sanctioned subsea pump at Thunder Horse. Learn more about how the Thunder Horse subsea pump is a strategic investment for bp. https://lnkd.in/ghBCuZgK
The Institute for Energy Research recently highlighted the latest study from National Ocean Industries Association and the API - American Petroleum Institute on the importance of continued offshore development in the Gulf of America and why long-term access to new resource areas matters for America’s energy future. The Gulf of America remains one of the world’s most prolific offshore energy basins, supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs, strengthening domestic supply chains, generating billions in government revenue, and producing some of the world’s lower-carbon barrels. But offshore energy is built on long timelines. Today’s production reflects investment decisions made years ago, and sustaining future output requires a steady pipeline of leasing, exploration, and development opportunities. As global energy demand rises and geopolitical competition intensifies, maintaining a strong Gulf of America is essential to U.S. energy security, economic competitiveness, and industrial strength. Read the Institute for Energy Research blog post here: https://lnkd.in/eBYcd_dE
The U.S. offshore is evolving fast and the decisions being made right now will shape the industry for decades. Join National Ocean Industries Association and the Offshore Operators Committee on June 2 in Houston for Offshore CCS & New Frontiers, hosted at the Rice University Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies (CES). This program brings regulators and industry leaders into the same room to dig into the issues that matter most: 🔹 Multi-use OCS management: oil & gas, wind, critical minerals, carbon sequestration, aquaculture, nuclear, and more 🔹 Ocean minerals and the path to commercialization 🔹 AI applications for offshore operations 🔹 BSEE and BOEM regulatory updates 🔹 Carbon capture and storage The offshore has never had more on the table. This is where industry and regulators come together to work through it. 📍 Rice University Baker Institute | Houston, TX 🗓️ Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Register here: https://lnkd.in/erFPY2nC #OffshoreEnergy #CCS #CarbonCapture #OceanMinerals #AI #BSEE #BOEM #NOIA #OOC #EnergyPolicy
Hats off to the Shell team and everyone who has worked on Mars over the past 30 years. One billion barrels from a single offshore asset is a remarkable achievement and a reminder of just how enduring and prolific the Gulf of America truly is. When Mars came online, the Gulf of America's future was facing serious question marks. Today the region produces roughly 2 million barrels per day, double the 1 million barrels per day it reached in 1996. That trajectory is the result of purposeful thought and action. It takes operators like Shell making disciplined long-term investments. It takes service companies, contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers working alongside them. It takes regulators and industry aligned around a shared mission of producing energy safely and reliably. It takes the engineers, technicians, and crew members who show up every day on assets like Mars and do the hard work. The Gulf of America is one of the most productive and responsibly operated energy basins in the world. Milestones like this one are worth celebrating and worth building on. #GulfofAmerica #OffshoreEnergy #Deepwater #EnergyProduction
We are marking a significant milestone in America’s energy history. Shell’s Mars platform in the #GulfofAmerica has produced one billion barrels over its lifetime, becoming the first offshore asset in the United States to achieve this. This historic moment speaks to the heart of what we do every day: responsibly delivering a secure and reliable supply of energy that powers lives and supports America’s energy security. When Mars came online more than 30 years ago, it helped open a new chapter for deepwater development at a time when many believed the Gulf had passed its prime. Since then, Mars has continued to evolve and today stands as a premier example of deepwater innovation, disciplined investment in advantaged basins, and Shell’s long-term commitment to growth in the Gulf of America. How do you reach one billion barrels over a single asset’s lifetime? You do it with extraordinary people. People who put safety first, develop the most advanced technologies in the industry, and never waver in their belief that they can make the seemingly impossible possible. Watch the film to meet the ‘Martians’ who make it happen. Hear directly from the people who keep Mars operating safely and reliably and learn how the asset continues to deliver energy that America can count on.
OEG's case study in National Ocean Industries Association's 2026 Offshore Energy Innovation & Workforce Excellence Report covers how the company approaches asset circularity, waste management, and sustainable energy support across its cargo logistics and renewables divisions. On the equipment side, OEG's cargo units — certified to DNV, ISO, and BS EN standards — are maintained with a target fleet lifespan of 20+ years through preventative maintenance and repair programs, reducing the need for new asset production. Their Recycle the Gulf program collects and grades recyclable waste from offshore operations, with all recyclables donated to Arc of Iberia, an organization supporting disabled individuals in the community. OEG's renewables segment has been involved in over 97% of offshore wind farm developments to date, supporting project lifecycles from development through operations across markets including the United States. Full report: https://bit.ly/4cUu23T
The U.S. offshore is evolving fast and the decisions being made right now will shape the industry for decades. Join National Ocean Industries Association and the Offshore Operators Committee on June 2 in Houston for Offshore CCS & New Frontiers, hosted at the Rice University Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies (CES). This program brings regulators and industry leaders into the same room to dig into the issues that matter most: 🔹 Multi-use OCS management: oil & gas, wind, critical minerals, carbon sequestration, aquaculture, nuclear, and more 🔹 Ocean minerals and the path to commercialization 🔹 AI applications for offshore operations 🔹 BSEE and BOEM regulatory updates 🔹 Carbon capture and storage The offshore has never had more on the table. This is where industry and regulators come together to work through it. 📍 Rice University Baker Institute | Houston, TX 🗓️ Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Register here: https://lnkd.in/erFPY2nC #OffshoreEnergy #CCS #CarbonCapture #OceanMinerals #AI #BSEE #BOEM #NOIA #OOC #EnergyPolicy
Oceaneering's case study in National Ocean Industries Association 2026 Offshore Energy Innovation & Workforce Excellence Report covers how they're reducing offshore personnel exposure and vessel activity through resident and remote subsea systems. The centerpiece is the Liberty™ Resident System — designed to stay deployed subsea and support inspection, monitoring, and intervention activities without requiring vessels to remain on standby. Operational data is accessed and analyzed from onshore, allowing teams to plan interventions and respond to issues remotely. Vessels deploy the system, pursue other work, and return when needed — compressing schedules and reducing time on site. The case study also covers Oceaneering's physics-based subsea simulation platform, which allows complex tasks to be planned, tested, and rehearsed onshore before offshore execution. The platform is used for procedure validation, crew training, and generating synthetic data for autonomy development, reducing the need for live offshore trials in the process. Worth reading for anyone following where subsea operations are heading on safety, efficiency, and environmental performance. Full report: https://bit.ly/4cUu23T
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In the Gulf of America, bp is using drones to support safer, more efficient offshore operations. Since 2023, drones have eliminated more than 1,700 hours of confined space work, reducing the risk of potential injury and enabling increased access to hard-to-reach areas. ▶️ Watch how drones are making a difference offshore, and learn more: https://go.bp.com/9vJW9
The U.S. offshore is evolving fast and the decisions being made right now will shape the industry for decades. Join National Ocean Industries Association and the Offshore Operators Committee on June 2 in Houston for Offshore CCS & New Frontiers, hosted at the Rice University Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies (CES). This program brings regulators and industry leaders into the same room to dig into the issues that matter most: 🔹 Multi-use OCS management: oil & gas, wind, critical minerals, carbon sequestration, aquaculture, nuclear, and more 🔹 Ocean minerals and the path to commercialization 🔹 AI applications for offshore operations 🔹 BSEE and BOEM regulatory updates 🔹 Carbon capture and storage The offshore has never had more on the table. This is where industry and regulators come together to work through it. 📍 Rice University Baker Institute | Houston, TX 🗓️ Tuesday, June 2, 2026 https://lnkd.in/erFPY2nC #OffshoreEnergy #CCS #CarbonCapture #OceanMinerals #AI #BSEE #BOEM #NOIA #OOC #EnergyPolicy
Thank you to Cody Nath, President and CEO of Refined Technologies, for sharing his company's second chance hiring program with NOIA members at the National Ocean Industries Association Annual Meeting. The energy industry is facing a real workforce shortage, and Refined Technologies decided to do something about it. In Harris County, TX alone, 15,000 men and women are released from prison every year. Without stable employment, many cycle back into the system, at significant cost to individuals, communities, and taxpayers. RTI saw a workforce need and a reintegration challenge, and built a program that addresses both. Partnering with nonprofits including CrossWalk Center, Open Door Mission, and WorkFaith Connection, RTI hires re-entry citizens into real careers, not just entry-level roles. Second-chance hires hold lead shop technician positions. Shop tech retention has improved 30% since the program launched. And RTI's workforce culture, built around what they call their "Artisans," is stronger for it. RTI is now working to help other companies follow the same path, hosting roundtables, advocating for TWIC card access for re-entry hires, and pushing for field-level client exposure that opens even more doors. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eZZUFU8M