--- title: The Global Floating Production Industry Survey 2026 Results Released description: Energy Maritime Associates in partnership with Offshore, releases the 13th Annual Global Floating Production Industry Survey results for 2026. image: https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/hubfs/EMA%20-%20News%20-%20Graphic-Global%20Floating%20Production%20Industry%20Survey%20-%20Jan%202026.jpg --- 1 min read # The Global Floating Production Industry Survey 2026 Results Released [![Picture of David Boggs](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/hubfs/EMA%20New%20Graphics/Staff%20Photos/David%20Boggs%20-%20Blog%20Author.png) David Boggs ](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/author/david-boggs) : Wed, Feb 18, 2026 [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) ![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) Energy Maritime Associates (EMA) recently published the results of its 2026 Global Floating Production Industry 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. Some of the key takeaways are summarized below, and you can download the full report using the form provided below.  - **Industry sentiment remains positive**, though it has softened from last year’s record highs. This year, 68% of respondents are confident in meeting their targets—down from 86% in the previous survey. - **Cost inflation continues to moderate**, driven largely by stabilization in labor and commodity markets. Several respondents anticipate cost increases of less than 5% over the coming year. - **Project delays in 2024–2025 have eased capacity constraints**, providing supply chains with much‑needed breathing room and helping to temper cost pressures.     Now in its 13th year, the EMA Annual Global Floating Production Industry Survey brings together insights from professionals across the full floating production value chain. Respondents represent oil companies, engineering firms, financial institutions, equipment suppliers, construction yards, and asset owners/operators—offering a comprehensive, industry wide perspective. Participants span executive and senior technical roles in strategy, business development, engineering, project management, commercial, and finance functions. This breadth ensures the survey captures both high level strategic priorities and the on the ground operational realities shaping today’s FPS market.   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). 🎥 Offshore Magazine created a Sentiments Survey Overview video to support our results [click here ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf9q0Z9ROos)to watch.     #### **![Annual Survey_icon](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/hubfs/EMA%20New%20Graphics/Annual%20Survey_icon.svg)   ** #### **2026 Global Floating Production Industry Survey - Download for FREE!**     - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![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) ](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/market-rebounds-with-strong-finish-to-2025) #### [Market Rebounds with Strong Finish to 2025](https://blog.energymaritimeassociates.com/blog/market-rebounds-with-strong-finish-to-2025) ![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) : Mon, Feb 16, 2026 Energy Maritime Associates (EMA) today announced the publication of its 2026 Q1 Floating Production Systems Report, delivering a comprehensive... [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/market-rebounds-with-strong-finish-to-2025) [![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... 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