Welcome to the September 2006 edition of Submarine Telecoms Forum, our 28th issue, which focuses on the Offshore Oil & Gas sector. This issue delves into the significant developments and challenges faced by the oil and gas industry, particularly in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and the subsequent rise in oil prices due to various global factors. The issue features insightful articles, including Karl Jeffery's comprehensive overview of the global oil & gas industry and Mark Davidson's exploration of a future Gulf of Mexico inter-platform cable system. Other notable contributions include discussions on repeaterless submarine systems, mitigation strategies for ISM bands, and the growing demand for subsea bandwidth. This edition also revisits Russ Doig's analysis of broadband requirements in the oil patch and highlights a company's strategic return to the industry. As always, the issue includes the popular segment on the whereabouts of cableships around the world. Happy reading!
