The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) and the National Academies' Gulf Research Program (GRP) are excited to partner on a colloquium series focused on offshore energy to address issues and identify solutions to challenges in offshore energy production and transportation safety. The goal of this partnership is to highlight and share the knowledge of NAE members, GRP Division Committee and Board members, government, industry, and end-users involved in offshore energy to enhance safety while maintaining U.S. energy production and market share.