OffshoreIndustrien
OffshoreIndustrien is a term used to describe the suite of industrial activities conducted in offshore marine environments, ranging from hydrocarbon extraction to renewable energy production. The core sectors are offshore oil and gas and offshore wind power, along with related maritime operations, subsea engineering, and offshore construction and maintenance.
Offshore oil and gas involves the exploration, development, and production of hydrocarbons using offshore platforms, fixed
Other activities include offshore drilling support, maintenance, and decommissioning; subsea engineering, ROV/AUV operations, cables and pipelines
Geographically, the offshore industry is most prominent in the North Sea (Norway, UK), the Gulf of Mexico,
Regulation and safety: activities are subject to national licenses and environmental permits, with oversight by national
Trends and challenges: energy transition drives growth in offshore wind, while oil and gas remain important