What Offshore magazine does

Offshore Magazine is a 70-year-old B2B trade publication covering the offshore oil and gas and offshore renewable energy industries, headquartered in Houston, Texas and operating as a brand under Endeavor Business Media (Tulsa). It serves a global audience of offshore energy professionals including engineers, managers, executives, and technical specialists across regions spanning the Gulf of Mexico, North Sea, Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia, the Middle East, Latin America, Canada, and Russia. Content is organized into nine editorial sections (Geosciences, Drilling & Completion, Field Development, Subsea, Production, Pipelines, Vessels, Renewable Energy, and Regional Reports) and delivered across multiple formats including print magazine, digital edition, website, email newsletters, video, webcasts, and sponsored whitepapers. The publication operates two flagship owned events, the Subsea Tieback Forum & Exhibition and the Deepwater Operations Conference & Exhibition, and is positioned alongside affiliated brands Oil & Gas Journal, EnergyTech, and MapSearch within the Endeavor energy media portfolio.

The core technology is a multi-channel digital publishing platform hosting 67,256+ searchable content items, including a deep editorial archive that functions as a reference asset for industry professionals. Distribution extends across offshore-mag.com, a digital edition viewer, mobile-readable formats, and social channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, X, YouTube). Curated email products include the Offshore Daily Newsletter, Drilling Technology Report, Offshore Renewable Energy, and Subsea Report. A separate e-commerce storefront sells downloadable and physical maps, charts, and posters (e.g., Deepwater Field Development Life-Cycle Phases, US Gulf Coast Oil & Gas Infrastructure Maps) used by operators in planning and project workflows.

Offshore Magazine monetizes through four primary streams: subscription revenue from print and digital editions including archive access, advertising across display, sponsored content, and newsletters, event registration and sponsorship from owned conferences, and content licensing through maps, posters, whitepapers, and educational resources. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; subscriptions are managed through Endeavor's subscription platform and newsletter sign-up through a managed form. The go-to-market is sales-led B2B media, leveraging the brand's 70-year editorial reputation and multi-channel audience reach to sell advertising and sponsorship packages to oil and gas operators, service companies, equipment vendors, and increasingly offshore renewable energy developers. As a sub-brand within Endeavor Business Media's energy portfolio, Offshore Magazine benefits from shared corporate, sales, and publishing infrastructure rather than operating as a fully standalone entity.

Name

Offshore magazine

Legal name

Offshore Magazine

Website

https://offshore-mag.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Media and Industry Publishing

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Business, Finance & Industry Trade Magazines (MPAJAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Newsletters & Email-Based News Publishers (B2B/B2C) (MPAJADAJ)

Keywords

• Offshore energy news
• Trade publication media
• Industry magazines
• B2B media publishing
• Technical industry content

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription Revenue: Revenue from print and digital magazine subscriptions, including archive access to technical articles and industry reports
2. Advertising: Display advertising, sponsored content, and promotional placements across digital platforms and publications serving the offshore energy sector
3. Events: Owned and operated industry conferences including Subsea Tieback Forum & Exhibition and Deepwater Operations Conference & Exhibition, generating registration and sponsorship revenue
4. Content Licensing: Sale of whitepapers, maps, posters, and educational resources to industry professionals

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Offshore Magazine is a B2B trade publication covering offshore oil and gas and renewable energy industries. It delivers news, technical articles, and market intelligence through print and digital magazine editions, a website, email newsletters, videos, webcasts, whitepapers, and owned industry conferences including the Subsea Tieback Forum & Exhibition and Deepwater Operations Conference & Exhibition.

Product overview

Offshore Magazine is a multi-platform B2B media brand serving the offshore oil and gas and renewable energy industries. The core offerings consist of the print and digital magazine publications delivering news and technical content across nine editorial sections: Geosciences, Drilling & Completion, Field Development, Subsea, Production, Pipelines, Vessels, Renewable Energy, and Regional Reports. The product portfolio extends through digital channels including video content, webcasts, downloadable maps and posters, whitepapers, and targeted email newsletters. The brand operates affiliated events including the Subsea Tieback Forum & Exhibition and Deepwater Operations Conference & Exhibition, and is supported by sister publications Oil & Gas Journal, EnergyTech, and MapSearch under the Endeavor Business Media umbrella.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Offshore Magazine (Print & Digital Edition) Flagship print and digital magazine covering offshore oil and gas and renewable energy industries, delivering news, technical features, and industry analysis across nine editorial sections (Geosciences, Drilling & Completion, Field Development, Subsea, Production, Pipelines, Vessels, Renewable Energy, and Regional Reports).
• Offshore Videos

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Oil & Gas JournalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliated brand under Endeavor Business Media, providing complementary coverage of oil and gas industry news and serving as sister publication within the energy media portfolio
• EnergyTechcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliated brand covering energy technology trends and innovations, operating as part of the Endeavor Business Media energy portfolio alongside Offshore Magazine
• MapSearchcoreTechnology or IntegrationMapSearch is an affiliated brand providing mapping services and infrastructure maps for the offshore industry, complementing Offshore Magazine's geographic and regional coverage with detailed location data and visual resources
• Subsea Tieback Forum & ExhibitionflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwned industry conference focused on subsea technology and operations, providing a platform for Offshore Magazine to deliver exclusive content, interviews, and technical presentations while creating sponsorship and registration revenue opportunities
• Deepwater Operations Conference & ExhibitionflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwned industry conference dedicated to deepwater offshore operations, enabling Offshore Magazine to host events, produce content, and engage directly with industry professionals in a conference setting
• Endeavor Business MediacoreOthersParent company providing corporate infrastructure, sales organization, publishing platform, and administrative support for Offshore Magazine and its affiliated brands including Oil & Gas Journal, EnergyTech, and MapSearch

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Oil & Gas Journal: Sister publication under Endeavor Business Media covering oil & gas industry news, markets, and technology. Directly comparable as a B2B energy trade title serving an overlapping professional audience through print, digital, and event channels.
• Upstream: Global news publication focused on the upstream oil and gas industry, with particular depth in offshore exploration and production. Directly competes for the same offshore E&P professional readership and advertising spend.
• Rigzone: Leading digital media platform serving upstream oil and gas professionals with news, jobs, and industry intelligence. Comparable as a digital-first trade publication targeting the same offshore E&P audience, though with a stronger jobs-market orientation.
• World Oil: Long-standing trade publication covering the global upstream oil and gas industry, including offshore drilling, deepwater technology, and field development. Comparable B2B trade magazine with subscription, advertising, and event revenue models.
• Marine Technology Reporter: Trade publication covering marine and subsea technology, including offshore energy vessels, ROVs, and underwater engineering. Comparable as a niche B2B trade magazine serving professionals at the intersection of offshore energy and marine technology.
• Offshore Wind: Dedicated trade publication and news site covering the offshore wind industry across Europe, North America, and Asia. Comparable as a niche B2B media brand serving the offshore renewable energy sector that Offshore Magazine is also expanding into.
• American Oil & Gas Reporter: Long-running US-based trade magazine serving the exploration, drilling, and production sectors. Comparable as an established B2B trade publication with subscription, advertising, and editorial depth in upstream oil and gas technologies.

Broad incumbents

• Hart Energy: Established B2B media and intelligence company covering the full upstream, midstream, and energy transition value chain. Comparable as a broader energy media incumbent with print, digital, events, and research offerings that overlap with Offshore Magazine's coverage of unconventional resources and offshore.

Regional players

• Energy Voice: Leading UK-based energy industry news outlet covering North Sea offshore and broader UK energy markets. Comparable as an offshore-focused trade publication with a regional editorial base that competes for North Sea advertiser attention.

Emerging players

• Recharge News: Specialist trade news outlet covering wind energy and broader renewables, with growing offshore wind coverage. Comparable as an emerging player in the renewable energy trade media space where Offshore Magazine is expanding its editorial footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/offshoremgzn
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCy4hHphyg7qfjoI9EaEiOFA
• Facebookfacebook.com/offshoremagazine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/offshore-magazine

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Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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Investments

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