While multiple consolidation moves have sprung up across the offshore energy and maritime arenas over the past 12 months, some never bore fruit. Offshore Energy has selected three business combination plays, regardless of whether they were born of truth or fiction, that did not make it to the finish line despite the initial optimism and euphoria.
Against the backdrop of challenging market conditions across the globe, many players in the offshore drilling, oil, gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and maritime industries have embarked on merger quests to boost their businesses, increase their offerings, and expand their operation footprints.
As the global consolidation momentum builds against the backdrop of ever-changing and challenging geopolitical conditions and energy realms, many companies engaged in the offshore drilling, subsea, hydrocarbon exploration and production (E&P), and maritime arenas are working to strengthen their place in the offshore industry’s pyramid. Offshore Energy has curated a list of ten developments that encompass some of the most interesting market consolidation plays that occurred in 2025.
Reference : 2025’s greatest trio of oil & gas, FPSO, and LNG mergers that never came to fruition – Offshore Energy