Session 6: Offshore technologies – Expectations and scenarios
a) Will it progressively advance in the next 5-10 years or
b) Will the advance and investment (CAPEX) stop due to the pandemic, and shift towards energy transition activities and development?

Steve Mansfield

Technical Director – Field Development – GoM
Subsea 7

Steve is the Field Development Group Director in Subsea 7’s Houston office. Bringing 40+ years of offshore oil & gas experience including the perspectives of the Operator, Service Company, Engineering Consulting, and Installation Contractor to the table. While starting in “shallow water developments” back in the ’80s, the majority of his career has been spent in the subsea realm focused on developing economic solutions that also reduce risks. We are now focused on training the next generation of Subsea System Architects who will employ emerging technologies that focus on pushing the technical boundaries while balancing economics with risk. Steve is also a 12+ year voting member on API 17 Subcommittee and Co-chair of API 17R Workgroup.