--- title: Market Rebounds with Strong Finish to 2025 description: Energy Maritime Associates Releases 2026 Q1 Floating Production Systems Report Highlighting Strong Year-End Activity and Positive Market Outlook image: https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/hubfs/EMA%20-%20News%20-%20Graphic-FPS%20Quarterley%20Report%20-%20Vol%201%20-%20February%202026.jpg --- 2 min read # Market Rebounds with Strong Finish to 2025 [![Picture of Yun Xu](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/hubfs/EMA%20New%20Graphics/Staff%20Photos/Yun%20Xu%20-%20Blog%20Author.png) Yun Xu ](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/author/yun-xu) : Mon, Feb 16, 2026 [FPSO](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/tag/fpso) [Floating Production](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/tag/floating-production) [FPS Report Series](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/tag/fps-report-series) [FLNG](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/tag/flng) ![Market Rebounds with Strong Finish to 2025](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/hubfs/EMA%20-%20News%20-%20Graphic-FPS%20Quarterley%20Report%20-%20Vol%201%20-%20February%202026.jpg) Energy Maritime Associates (EMA) today announced the publication of its 2026 Q1 Floating Production Systems Report, delivering a comprehensive assessment of global market conditions, project activity, and industry sentiment across the floating production sector.    #### **Market Rebounds with Strong Finish to 2025**   The final month of 2025 closed with a significant surge in contracting activity. Five new orders were placed in December alone—four Floating Production Storage and Offloading units (FPSOs) and one Floating Storage and Offloading unit (FSO)—reflecting renewed confidence among operators and contractors. While no new awards have yet been confirmed in the first weeks of 2026, EMA expects contracting momentum to accelerate later in the first quarter. Several major projects are poised to move forward in the first half of the year, including: - FLNG developments offshore North America - Multiple FPSOs targeting Brazil’s deepwater basins - A series of smaller floating units planned across Southeast Asia ---   #### **Industry Sentiment Remains Optimistic**   The report features findings from EMA’s 13th annual industry sentiment survey, conducted in collaboration with *Offshore Magazine*. Respondents expressed continued optimism about floating production activity—particularly for FPSOs and FLNGs in South America and West Africa. At the same time, survey feedback highlights a growing level of caution amid: - Declining oil prices, and - Continued FID delays for select high-profile developments   Further survey insights will be discussed in EMA’s upcoming forecast [webinar](https://www.offshore-mag.com/home/webinar/55352578/offshore-floating-platform-construction-forecast). 🎥 To watch the Sentiments Survey results overview video [click here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf9q0Z9ROos).   ---   #### **25 Projects Likely to Be Sanctioned in the Next 12 Months**   EMA’s analysis identifies 25 projects with a high probability of reaching final investment decision within the next year. These include: - Up to four FPSOs tied to Petrobras developments - Three FPSOs planned for Mexico - Three Semisubmersibles - Two FLNG units ---       ![EMA Data: Q1-FPS Awards vs WTI Price by Year](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EMA%20New%20Graphics/Email%20Graphics/Q1-FPS%20Awards%20vs%20WTI%20Pr%20by%20Year.jpg?width=1140&height=583&name=Q1-FPS%20Awards%20vs%20WTI%20Pr%20by%20Year.jpg) **Q1 2026 FPS Report - Figure 7. FPS Awards in Relation to Oil Price**   #### **Comprehensive Analysis Across 250+Pages**   The **2026 Q1 Floating Production Systems Report** provides detailed intelligence on the global floating production fleet and project pipeline, including: - **160+** projects in active planning - **45+** production units and 10+ storage units on order - **25+** available units - **300+** production units and 100+ storage units currently in operation - A full **12-month forecast** of likely awards and market movements All data is also accessible through [Flowline](https://energymaritimeassociates.com/flowline-offshore-market-intelligence), EMA’s online intelligence platform. Organizations interested in evaluating the platform or requesting a [demo](https://energymaritimeassociates.com/request-a-demo) are encouraged to contact EMA directly.   ---   **Upcoming EMA Events** February 24, 2026 – SUT Aberdeen Business Breakfast: [*Navigating Offshore Markets*](https://sut.org/product/aberdeen-business-breakfast-navigating-offshore-markets-together/) February 24, 2026 – Webinar: [*Successfully Unlocking Stranded Gas Using FLNGs and FSRUs*](https://events.rivieramm.com/hub/events/9325ef08-b762-47d1-b0ff-2e8b7329aa7c/landing) February 26, 2026 – Offshore Magazine & EMA Webinar: [*Offshore Floating Production Forecast*](https://www.offshore-mag.com/home/webinar/55352578/offshore-floating-platform-construction-forecast) May 14, 2026 – Industry Event: [Floating Energy Forum](https://events.rivieramm.com/event/floating-energy-forum/home), London ---     **About Energy Maritime Associates:** Since 1996, EMA has been providing independent, expert analysis of the FPSO market with an unbiased view.  We pride ourselves on the accuracy of information provided, built through an extensive network of industry contacts, and our depth of knowledge in floating production.  Trusted by more than 200 clients worldwide, EMA serves the entire FPSO market, including E&P companies, service providers, capital investment firms, and asset and facility owners.    Please contact us to schedule a meeting to discuss how we can answer your questions about the floating production sector. **Eric Sherman** at [eric.sherman@energymaritimeassociates.com](mailto:eric.sherman@energymaritimeassociates.com)   #### **![Download Reports_icon](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/hubfs/EMA%20New%20Graphics/Download%20Reports_icon.svg)   ** #### **2026 Q1 Floating Production Systems Report - Available Now!**     - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Floating Production Surge Continues, 2026: 8 FPSOs Awarded in 8 Months](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/hubfs/EMA%20-%20News%20-%20Graphic-FPS%20Quarterley%20Report%20-%20Vol%202%20-%20Apr%202026.jpg) ](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/floating-production-market-surge-continues-into-2026-8-fpsos-awarded-in-8-months) #### [Floating Production Surge Continues, 2026: 8 FPSOs Awarded in 8 Months](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/floating-production-market-surge-continues-into-2026-8-fpsos-awarded-in-8-months) ![Picture of Yun Xu](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EMA%20New%20Graphics/Staff%20Photos/Yun%20Xu%20-%20Blog%20Author.png?width=30&name=Yun%20Xu%20-%20Blog%20Author.png) [Yun Xu](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/author/yun-xu) : Tue, Apr 21, 2026 Energy Maritime Associates (EMA) today announced the publication of its Q2 2026 Floating Production Systems Report, revealing that the surge in... [FPSO](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/tag/fpso) [Floating Production](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/tag/floating-production) [FPS Report Series](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/tag/fps-report-series) [FLNG](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/tag/flng) [Read More](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/floating-production-market-surge-continues-into-2026-8-fpsos-awarded-in-8-months) [![The Global Floating Production Industry Survey 2026 Results Released](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/hubfs/EMA%20-%20News%20-%20Graphic-Global%20Floating%20Production%20Industry%20Survey%20-%20Jan%202026.jpg) ](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/the-global-floating-production-industry-survey-2026-results-released) #### [The Global Floating Production Industry Survey 2026 Results Released](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/the-global-floating-production-industry-survey-2026-results-released) ![Picture of David Boggs](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EMA%20New%20Graphics/Staff%20Photos/David%20Boggs%20-%20Blog%20Author.png?width=30&name=David%20Boggs%20-%20Blog%20Author.png) [David Boggs](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/author/david-boggs) : Wed, Feb 18, 2026 Energy Maritime Associates (EMA) recently published the results of its 2026 Global Floating Production Industry Survey, conducted in collaboration... [FPSO](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/tag/fpso) [Floating Production](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/tag/floating-production) [Global Floating Production Industry Survey](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/tag/global-floating-production-industry-survey) [Sentiment Survey](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/tag/sentiment-survey) [Read More](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/the-global-floating-production-industry-survey-2026-results-released) [![Key Factors in Choosing a FPSO Vessel for Redeployment](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/hubfs/EMA%20New%20Graphics/EMA%20-%20Blog%20-%20Graphic-FPSO%20Vessel%20Redeployment.jpg) ](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/key-factors-fpso-vessel-for-redeployment) #### [Key Factors in Choosing a FPSO Vessel for Redeployment](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/key-factors-fpso-vessel-for-redeployment) ![Picture of Eric Sherman](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EMA%20New%20Graphics/Staff%20Photos/Eric%20Sherman-%20Blog%20Author.png?width=30&name=Eric%20Sherman-%20Blog%20Author.png) [Eric Sherman](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/author/eric-sherman) : Fri, Oct 17, 2025 When evaluating development options for a floating production system, operators must weigh several paths—newbuild, vessel conversion, and... [FPSO](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/tag/fpso) [Floating Production](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/tag/floating-production) [Redeployment](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/tag/redeployment) [Read More](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/key-factors-fpso-vessel-for-redeployment) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Yun Xu", "url" : "https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/author/yun-xu" }, "dateModified" : "2026-02-20T16:36:13.965Z", "datePublished" : "2026-02-16T10:53:02.000Z", "headline" : "Market Rebounds with Strong Finish to 2025", "image" : [ "https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/hubfs/EMA%20-%20News%20-%20Graphic-FPS%20Quarterley%20Report%20-%20Vol%201%20-%20February%202026.jpg" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/market-rebounds-with-strong-finish-to-2025", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/hubfs/EMA%20New%20Graphics/Energy%20Maritime%20Associates_logo.svg" }, "name" : "Archer Knight (Holdings) Limited " } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org/", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Yun Xu" }, "dateModified" : "2026-02-16", "datePublished" : "2026-02-16", "description" : "Energy Maritime Associates Releases 2026 Q1 Floating Production Systems Report Highlighting Strong Year-End Activity and Positive Market Outlook", "headline" : "Market Rebounds with Strong Finish to 2025", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : "", "url" : "https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/hubfs/EMA%20-%20News%20-%20Graphic-FPS%20Quarterley%20Report%20-%20Vol%201%20-%20February%202026.jpg", "width" : "" }, "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/market-rebounds-with-strong-finish-to-2025", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : "", "url" : "https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/hubfs/EMA%20New%20Graphics/Energy%20Maritime%20Associates_logo.svg", "width" : "" }, "name" : "Energy Maritime Associates" } } ```