262 results found for 'blackwood'

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  • As Dolphin Drilling’s CEO steps down, interim one takes his place

    29 January 2025
    Business Developments & Projects, Human Capital, Outlook & Strategy

    Norway-headquartered offshore drilling contractor Dolphin Drilling has appointed an interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) after the resignation of its previous leader.

  • EnerMech Gets Extra Funds from DNB, HSBC

    8 October 2013
    Business & Finance

    Two leading banks have joined with original lender Bank of Scotland to provide a £90 million funding package for oil and gas engineering group EnerMech. EnerMech said the addition of Norwegian bank DNB and HSBC to form a ‘banking club’ reflected the requirements of a company which in five years has established a global footprint […]

  • SmartBay Ireland, SmartBay Newfoundland Team Up

    8 January 2015
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Operations & Maintenance, Project & Tenders, Research & Development

    SmartBay Ireland has entered into a trans-Atlantic collaboration agreement with the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, Dublin City University and the Marine Institute Ireland. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed at a reception hosted by the Canadian Embassy during a recent Canadian Trade Mission […]

  • MEO Provides Activities Update (Australia)

    23 January 2012

    MEO Australia Limited today provided the following information in relation to its activities for the quarter ended 31 st December 2011. MEO commenced a period of high field activity during the quarter and made significant progress in all areas of its portfolio. In NT/P68, Operator Eni Australia Limited awarded a rig contract for the drilling […]

  • MEO Australia Provides 2Q Activity Report

    20 July 2012

    MEO Australia Limited provided the following summary in relation to its activities during the quarter ended 30th June 2012. Highlights: Launched farmout of Seruway PSC, North Sumatra ahead of drilling Gurame SE-1x Continued negotiations for rig slot to drill Gurame SE-1x – earliest spud early October Gulf of Thailand well location selection advance, rig expected […]

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    29 July 2010

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  • MEO Australia Provides Q1 Activities Report

    20 April 2012

    MEO Australia Limited provides the following information in relation to its activities for the quarter ended 31st March 2012. The quarter ending March 31st featured the conclusion of a major seismic acquisition program, the release of independent resource estimates for WA-454-P, preparations for farmout of the Seruway PSC and the addition of a new project […]

  • Dolphin Drilling emerges as winner in arbitration saga over rig termination deal

    23 December 2024
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production

    Dolphin Drilling has disclosed a positive outcome of arbitration proceedings with Lagos-based General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL), which has been made in the Norwegian player’s favor.

  • Flood Scheme Opens in Blackpool

    30 October 2017
    Business & Finance, Project & Tenders

    A £27 million scheme to reduce flood risk to 4,800 properties in Blackpool was officially opened today (30 October) by Blackpool Council Cabinet Member for Environmental Services, Councillor Fred Jackson and the Chair of the Environment Agency Emma Howard Boyd. The new defense at Anchorsholme safeguards Blackpool’s iconic seafront tramway, which is enjoyed by the […]

  • Blackford Dolphin Arrives in Belfast

    3 December 2013

    Blackford Dolphin semi-submersible drilling rig has arrived in Belfast, Northern Ireland from Brazil, after a three-month journey. The rig will undergo maintenance and repair works at the Harland & Wolff yard. The project will include upgrade work and repairs and renewals for its Class Renewal Survey. The project will be completed in H&W’s 556m x […]

  • Ferry runs aground off Blackpool

    31 January 2008

    A roll-on roll-off ferry which ran into trouble in high winds in the Irish Sea has run aground off Blackpool. A total of 19 crew members and four passengers were flown to safety from the Riverdance, after it was hit by a freak wave in bad weather.

  • Lockwood Folly Inlet Dredging Complete

    14 March 2018
    Business & Finance, Vessels

    The Lockwood Inlet Association has announced that the Lockwood Folly Inlet Dredging project for Spring is complete. The Army Corps hopper dredge Currituck arrived on the site in mid-February to finish this 14 day dredging cycle. According to the Association, “for the first time in several years our inlet has a good navigable channel. It has […]

  • A brief contract extension for Blackford Dolphin rig

    31 January 2017

    Fred. Olsen Energy has secured a contract extension for one of its offshore drilling rigs. The company on Tuesday said its subsidiary Dolphin Drilling Ltd has agreed an extension of its current contract with Chevron North Sea Ltd for the semi-submersible Blackford Dolphin. The extension covers ongoing operations with Chevron beyond early February on a […]

  • Brazil: Karoon Signs LOI for Blackford Dolphin Rig

    5 May 2011
    Business & Finance

    Karoon, as operator of five blocks in the Santos Basin, today signed a letter of intent to contract with Dolphin Drilling Ltd, for the “Blackford Dolphin” semi-submersible drilling rig. The completion of the final drilling agreements is subject to final negotiations and is expected by the end of June 2011. This letter of intent covers […]

  • Bridge Energy Hires ‘Blackford Dolphin’ Semi (UK)

    11 July 2013

    Bridge, the Oslo Børs and AIM listed oil and gas exploration and production company, has announced that, along with its partners in the Licence, it has entered into a contract with Dolphin Drilling Limited to secure a drilling slot with the Blackford Dolphin semi-submersible rig. This rig will target the Aragon exploration prospect in the UK Northern North Sea, […]

  • Chevron Hires ‘Blackford Dolphin’ for North Sea Drilling

    19 December 2013

    Dolphin Drilling Ltd has entered into a contract for a minimum period of 572 days with Chevron North Sea Ltd for work in the UK sector of the North Sea with the semi -submersible Blackford Dolphin. The contract is expected to start early second quarter 2015 in direct continuation from previously announced contracts with the Blackford Dolphin. The estimated contract value […]

  • Dolphin rig heading to Las Palmas to prepare for contract in Nigeria

    24 October 2022
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production, Project & Tenders

    Dolphin Drilling’s Blackford Dolphin rig is heading to Las Palmas, Spain where it will be prepared for its upcoming contract in Nigeria.

  • Dolphin Drilling Wins Blackford Dolphin Dry Docking

    23 August 2013

    Aberdeen based Dolphin Drilling Ltd has awarded Harland and Wolff the contract for the dry docking of the Blackford Dolphin mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU). The project will include upgrade work and repairs and renewals for its Class Renewal Survey. The project will be completed in H&W’s 556m x 93m Main Building Dock, starting November […]

  • Dolphin Drilling Receives LOI for ‘Blackford Dolphin’ Rig

    12 July 2013
    Business & Finance

    Dolphin Drilling Ltd, a subsidiary of Fred. Olsen Energy ASA, has entered into a letter of intent for the award of a nine month contract in the UK sector with the semi-submersible Blackford Dolphin. The letter of intent remains subject to finalization of a mutually acceptable contract agreement. The contract will follow in direct continuation from the previously announced contracts […]

  • Blackford Dolphin to Be Dry-Docked at H&W Yard

    23 August 2013

    Aberdeen based Dolphin Drilling Ltd has awarded Harland and Wolff the contract for the dry docking of the Blackford Dolphin mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU). The project will include upgrade work and repairs and renewals for its Class Renewal Survey. The project will be completed in H&W’s 556m x 93m Main Building Dock, starting November […]

  • Lockwood Folly Inlet Dredging to Begin Soon (USA)

    10 January 2011

    Maintenance dredging of the Lockwood Folly Inlet Crossing is scheduled to start as early as Monday, according to the town of Holden Beach…   (wect) [mappress] Source: wect, January 10, 2011;

  • Dredging on Lockwood Folly Inlet Moved Up (USA)

    14 December 2010

    The maintenance dredging of the Lockwood Folly inlet crossing has been moved up six weeks, according to a newsletter from the town of Holden… By Andrew Dunn (starnewsonline) [mappress] Source: starnewsonline, December 14, 2010;

  • Keppel clinches US$177 million deepwater semi upgrade

    2 March 2006

    Keppel FELS Limited has secured a US$177 million contract for the upgrading of a semisubmersible (semi) drilling rig Blackford Dolphin for Blackford Dolphin Pte Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fred. Olsen Energy ASA.

  • USA: Great News for Lockwoods Folly Inlet Dredging Plan

    27 March 2013
    Business & Finance

    U.S. Congressman Mike McIntyre announced yesterday that Lockwoods Folly Inlet and Whiskey Creek (along the AIWW near Carolina and Kure Beach) will receive a total of $305,000 in federal funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to repair damage caused by Hurricane Sandy and protect these inlets from future erosion. Congressman McIntyre successfully advocated […]

  • Eni takes blame for oil and tar balls on UK beaches

    20 July 2017

    Italian oil company Eni has reportedly taken responsibility for oil and tar balls that have washed up along the coast from Cleveleys to Fleetwood, at Knott End and in Blackpool in the UK. Wyre Council on Wednesday said it was working with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to establish the extent of the pollution […]