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1979-built jack-up rig wraps up its assignment off UAE

Ocean Oilfield Integrated Solutions has confirmed the completion of a plug & abandonment program...

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International offshore rig count activity gets a boost in January

Baker Hughes’ rig count report shows that more than one rig joined the working international offshor...

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Shell takes Valaris jack-up rig for upcoming North Sea drilling ops

Shell has hired a heavy-duty jack-up rig from Valaris, an offshore drilling contractor, for a two-we...

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Wintershall Dea’s drilling ops with Transocean rig cleared for take-off

Wintershall Dea has secured a green light for the drilling of four wells in the Norwegian Sea, using...

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New multi-million drilling gig keeps jack-up rig busy off Mexico

SeaMex, a subsidiary of Paratus Energy Services Limited, has won a new drilling assignment for one o...

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With safety and efficiency in mind, two players set up digital rig offering for operating procedure

Archer has joined forces with Horizon56 to launch a new solution, which will digitalize operating pr...

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SLB and Equinor come closer to fully autonomous drilling with ‘exciting milestone’ off Brazil

SLB and Equinor have made inroads in bringing fully autonomous drilling operations to life while dri...

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With new batch of drillship deals, Seadrill reels in $97.5 million

Seadrill has disclosed a new contract award and extension, totaling approximately $97.5 million in v...

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Norwegian oil & gas firm gearing up to spud North Sea wildcat with COSL rig

Wellesley Petroleum has secured a drilling permit from the country’s authorities for an exploration ...

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After striking light oil, Odfjell Drilling-managed rig moving to another well off Namibia

An Odfjell Drilling-managed semi-submersible rig will be relocating to another well situated within ...

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Noble’s decarbonization trump card: Sustainable diesel slashing rig’s CO2 emissions during North Sea drilling ops

Offshore drilling contractor Noble Corporation is determined to curb the carbon footprint from drill...

2 months ago

Industry Contribution

Ficep: a single partner for all production technologies in Area 1. The mission is to enhance the productivity of wind tower and foundation fabricators

The article is written by FICEP Group. Wind energy is certainly one of the key drivers for reducing ...

9 months ago

Industry Contribution

Rapid developments in offshore market require new production methods for Fast Crew Suppliers

Damen Song Cam Shipyard in Vietnam is gearing up to begin rapid series production of Damen’s Fast Cr...

10 months ago

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Three Odfjell Drilling-managed rigs are hard at work offshore Namibia

Three rigs are carrying out operations for three giant oil and gas players – the UK’s Shell, F...

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COSL rig leaves Las Palmas and heads to Norway – gallery

Canarship has revealed that a sixth-generation semi-submersible rig from COSL Drilling Europe is now...

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Evolution comes to Stena Drilling fleet: Newest drillship goes to Gulf of Mexico to start its inaugural job with Shell

Stena Drilling has welcomed the arrival of the latest addition to its fleet of drilling rigs, the St...

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Industry Contribution

Supporting the energy transition with sustainable ships

Damen, with its ambition to become the world’s most sustainable shipbuilder has invested considerabl...

11 months ago

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Island Drilling’s rig kicks off three-well program in African waters

Trident Energy has embarked on a three-well infill drilling campaign on Block G offshore Equatorial ...

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Aker BP's North Sea drilling ops result in hit-and-miss

Aker BP and Equinor have found more oil in one well drilled in the North Sea, using Odfjell Drilling...

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Five-year gig for Constellation’s three rigs takes Norwegian firm to Brazil

HMH has entered into a long-term contractual services agreement (CSA) with Constellation Oil Service...

2 months ago

Industry Contribution

Going with the FLOW – Damen concept aims to tackle the next generation of offshore wind

Driven by ambitious targets and the drive for energy self-sufficiency, the offshore wind industry is...

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Shell’s North Sea gas discovery seen as ‘regionally significant hydrocarbon accumulation’

A recent competent person’s report (CPR) of Shell’s North Sea discovery has illustrated the commerci...

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3 months ago

THE RIG: ‘World-first’ adventure hub doubles in size

THE RIG is set to redefine the water sports and tourism landscape while paying homage to the legacy ...

3 months ago

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3 months ago

Multiple drilling ops on Canadian oil & gas firm’s agenda for 2024

Valeura Energy has outlined its plans for 2024, which entail a drilling program across multiple offs...

3 months ago

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3 months ago

California teeters on the brink of ending offshore drilling

Senator Dave Min’s bill to stop offshore oil drilling in California’s waters has now passed it...

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Stena drillship goes to Las Palmas

Stena Drilling has confirmed that one of its drillships is on its way to Las Palmas to start its spe...

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Odfjell Drilling rig gets its hands on five-year renewal certificate

Odfjell Drilling has confirmed the completion of a five-year main class renewal certificate for one ...

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Vår Energi getting ready to spud North Sea wildcat

Vår Energi has secured a drilling permit to drill a wildcat well in the North Sea, using one of the ...

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Two firms pool resources to secure top spot in rig inspection market

ABL’s Rig Inspection division and Integrity HSE have forged a strategic alliance in a bid to expand ...

3 months ago

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