12/06/2026
The announcement of the Searah joint venture between Eni and Petronas is another positive signal for offshore activity in Southeast Asia.
The headlines will naturally focus on production targets, reserves and investment commitments. For those of us working closely with offshore projects, the longer-term implications for people and project delivery are equally important.
Developments of this size require a wide range of specialist personnel throughout the project lifecycle. Survey teams, ROV personnel, inspection specialists, geotechnical professionals, project support staff and offshore management teams all play a role in helping these projects move forward safely and efficiently.
Southeast Asia has always been an important region for the offshore industry, and continued investment provides confidence for contractors, service companies and project teams planning for the years ahead.
At Elevate Offshore, we work closely with clients and offshore professionals across the region every day. Announcements such as this reinforce the importance of building strong talent pipelines and maintaining access to experienced personnel who can support complex offshore operations when demand increases.