The sub-theme at OTC this year was about advances in technology. So we found a couple of the neat technology announcements below.
Satellite technology makes advances for ice management
“The OTC program this year has had a noticeable sub-theme of technology advances for Arctic oil and gas operations. That’s not such a surprise, when one considers that Norway’s biggest oil and gas companies are reviving exploration plans in Arctic waters. This action is spurred by the Norwegian government, which is eager to see new discoveries in the Barents Sea to reinforce the country’s future as a key energy supplier to Europe.”
ABS unveils first-ever requirements for offshore spaceports during OTC 2023
“Recognizing the increase in global demand for offshore spacecraft launch and recovery, ABS announced the publication of the first international requirements for the design and construction of offshore spaceports during the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston.”
