Continuing Westwood’s exclusive in-person Autumn series of seminars, join us for Offshore Energy Houston: State of the Market 2026 on Tuesday 27th October 2026.
Location: The Magnolia Room, Norris Centre, CityCentre, Houston
A full day event, you’ll hear from our Offshore Energy Services and Global Exploration & Appraisal lead analysts, as well as invited guest speakers and panellists.
We’ll be offering a deep dive into the investment trends driving demand across subsea and offshore production infrastructure, as well as global rig trends in a tightening market, before reviewing key wells to watch and the outlook for exploration.
Breakfast, lunch and an evening networking reception split the presentation sessions and you have the option to register for the morning, afternoon or both session groups.
08:30-09:30
Registration and Networking Breakfast
09:30-09:40
Gareth Hector, Welcome and Introductions
09:40-10:00
Mark Adeosun, Global Offshore Field Development Outlook
• Investment trends driving demand across subsea and offshore production infrastructure
• Regional investment hotspots and the Americas’ competitive position
• Outlook for project sanctions and contract awards
• Risks and opportunities influencing the offshore investment cycle through 2030
10:00-10:20
Cinnamon Odell, Global Offshore Drilling Rig Outlook
• Global trends in a tightening environment
• How the Americas stacks up within the global market
• Demand, dayrate and utilization outlooks
10:20-10:40
Doug Becker, Senior Equity Research Analyst, Capital One
A Wall Street Perspective on Offshore Energy Services
After more than a decade of headwinds, the industry has emerged leaner and more consolidated, prioritizing free cash flow over fleet expansion. As US unconventional oil output shows signs of maturing, compelling economics and energy security are drawing increasing investor interest offshore.
10:40-11:00
Morning Coffee Break
11:00-11:20
Jamie Collard, High Impact Exploration Review
• Key exploration trends
• Company benchmarking
• 2027 outlook, key wells to watch and impact on OFS
11:20-12:00
Panel Session: The Evolution of Offshore Energy Services:
Lessons from the Past Decade and the Future of the Industry
• Doug Becker, Capital One
• Jacob Taylor, Seadrill
• Mark Adeosun, Westwood
• Cinnamon Edralin, Westwood
12:00-13:15
Registration and Networking Lunch
13:15-13:35
Jamie Collard, High Impact Exploration Review
• Details to follow
13:35-13:55
Graeme Bagley, The Outlook for Exploration
• Details to follow
13:55-14:15
Bill Heins, Chief Geoscientist, Getech
• Details to follow
14:15-14:35
Afternoon Coffee Break
14:35-14:55
Guest Speaker, Bain & Co
• Details to follow
14:55-15:40
Exploration Panel Session:
Registrations are invited to attend one session or both sessions, using the options below.
