Geophysics plays a critical role in the development of energy and is increasingly featuring in the offshore wind sector as well as within the measurement, monitoring, and verification (MMV) elements of carbon capture and storage (CCS) during the energy transition. Advanced geophysical techniques provide essential insights into the seafloor and subsurface, enabling informed decision-making at every stage of development for classical energy sources. Geophysicists usually understand the rationale for pushing new and innovative technologies but how often are these developments accepted as standard ways of derisking developments in industry at a global scale during the energy transition? Often, the new innovation or technology can separate itself from the core thread of the decision making flow and then be left on the shelf as a possible technology to use but never quickly updated within a standardised or certified workflow. Geophysical developments can offer unprecedented detail in subsurface characterization but often require a greater upfront investment. The benefits seen by geophysicists show significantly potential to reduce development expenditure (DevEx) by mitigating geological risks, optimizing engineering design, and preventing costly rework but what is the best way to communicate this quantitatively to decision makers? As offshore energy transitions toward sustainability, adopting innovative geophysical technologies is imperative to reducing project uncertainties and costs. This lecture explores the challenges and opportunities of integrating geophysics into offshore renewable projects and the broader impact of geophysics affecting decisions for accelerating the energy transition.