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North Sea regulator finds operators spending £126 million on new technology, including AI tools
The North Sea Transition Authority's Technology Insights Report 2026 found operators reporting 1,320 technologies in use across the UK continental shelf, including smart pipeline inspection devices and AI tools that speed up decisions on well interventions and decommissioning. Operators expect to spend £126 million on technology in 2026, down from £143 million in 2025.
Our readThe real test is whether next year's budget falls further below £126 million, or whether this is the floor now that 1,320 technologies are embedded in day-to-day North Sea operations.
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