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• Rig termination and payment issues set arbitration and court processes underway

  

  13 May 2024

  Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Regulation & Policy

  Dolphin Drilling is engaged in arbitration and court proceedings with Lagos-based General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL) in Nigeria.

• Dolphin rig kicks off Pemex gig in Mexico

  

  15 December 2020

  Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production, Project & Tenders

  A semi-sub rig owned by Dolphin Drilling has started working for Pemex in Mexico following the rig preparation and acceptance process.

• Additional work in Nigeria extends Dolphin Drilling rig’s backlog

  

  10 January 2023

  Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production, Project & Tenders

  Dolphin Drilling has received a new Letter of Award (LOA) for a semi-submersible rig, which will prolong the rig’s assignment off Nigeria.

• ‘Win-win’ deal with Nigerian oil & gas firm enabling drilling rig to move to India on time

  

  5 April 2024

  Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production, Project & Tenders

  Dolphin Drilling has struck a deal regarding past due payment amounts and remaining work under a drilling contract off the coast of Nigeria.

• Dolphin Drilling’s semi-sub rig lands another gig off Nigeria

  

  9 March 2023

  Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production, Project & Tenders

  Offshore drilling contractor Dolphin Drilling has inked another deal for a semi-submersible rig, which will extend the rig’s backlog offshore Nigeria.

• Dolphin Drilling clinches new rig deal in Mexico worth $83 million

  

  2 September 2020

  Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production

  Offshore drilling contractor Dolphin Drilling has been awarded an $83 million worth contract with Mexican operator Pemex.

• WATCH: Semi-submersible rig sets off to Nigeria to embark on its drilling assignment

  

  14 February 2023

  Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production, Operations & Maintenance, Project & Tenders

  One of Dolphin Drilling’s semi-submersible rigs is now on its way to Nigeria, where it will start its new drilling campaign in March 2023. 

• Dolphin Drilling anticipates further contract awards in niche moored semi-sub market

  

  28 February 2023

  Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Project & Tenders

  Dolphin Drilling has revealed its expectations of reaping the benefits in the future, thanks to improvements in the offshore drilling market.

• Semi-submersible rig kicks off its drilling gig in Nigeria

  

  21 March 2023

  Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production, Project & Tenders

  Offshore drilling contractor Dolphin Drilling has disclosed that one of its semi-submersible rigs has started its drilling assignment in Nigeria. 

• Brazil: Karoon Pens Contract to Use Blackford Dolphin for Santos Drilling Program

  25 August 2011

  Business & Finance

  Karoon, as operator of five wholly owned blocks in the Santos Basin, Brazil, today executed final drilling agreements with Dolphin Drilling Ltd, for the “Blackford Dolphin” semi-submersible drilling rig. The drilling contract covers the use of the Blackford Dolphin rig for the drilling of three wells in Karoon’s Santos Basin blocks, to commence in the […]

• Dolphin Drilling rig still sailing toward drilling job in Indian waters

  

  23 July 2024

  Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production, Regulation & Policy

  Dolphin Drilling has confirmed that one of its semi-submersible rigs is still making its way to Asia to kick off its new drilling campaign off the coast of India.

• Dolphin Drilling breaks off rig deal with Nigerian oil & gas firm

  

  30 April 2024

  Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production

  Dolphin Drilling has decided to end a rig contract with Lagos-based General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL) due to payment issues.

• BP hires Blackford Dolphin rig for UK North Sea well

  19 January 2018

  Exploration & Production

  The contract is worth around $8.2 million, meaning the dayrate for the rig is around $136.000.

• Cairn Breaks Off with Blackford Dolphin, 3D Survey to Go Ahead

  9 July 2014

  Business & Finance, Equipment, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development

  Providence Resources has provided an operational update on activities in FEL 2/04, FEL 4/08 and FEL 1/14, which are all located within Quadrant 35 in the northern Porcupine Basin. Capricorn Ireland Limited (38%, Operator (wholly owned subsidiary of Cairn Energy PLC)) operates these licences on behalf of its partners, Providence Resources (32%), Chrysaor E&P Ireland (26%) […]

• Multi-million drilling job takes Dolphin semi-sub rig to India

  

  18 March 2024

  Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production, Project & Tenders

  Dolphin Drilling has secured a long-term contract for one of its semi-submersible rigs with Oil India Limited for operations off the coast of India.

• Anchorsholme Seawall Takes Shape

  11 March 2015

  Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

  A brand new sea defense at Anchorsholme will provide more flood protection to 4,500 homes nearby and local residents are beginning to see how the finished product will look. The new 1km seawall stretches from Little Bispham to Kingsway and has been secured thanks to funding from the Environment Agency and the Department for Environment, […]

• WATCH: Dolphin rig docking in Las Palmas to get ready for its gig in Nigeria

  

  28 November 2022

  Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production, Operations & Maintenance, Project & Tenders

  Dolphin Drilling’s Blackford Dolphin rig has arrived in Las Palmas, Spain, where it is expected to prepare for its assignment in Nigeria.

• Cairn terminates ‘Blackford Dolphin’ contract. Delays drilling plans (Ireland)

  9 July 2014

  Project & Tenders

  Providence Resources P.l.c., the Irish oil and gas exploration and appraisal company has provided an operational update on activities in FEL 2/04, FEL 4/08 and FEL 1/14 (“the licences”), which are all located within Quadrant 35 in the northern Porcupine Basin. Capricorn Ireland Limited (38%, Operator (wholly owned subsidiary of Cairn Energy PLC)) operates these licences […]

• Brunswick County Commissioners OK Funds for Lockwood Folly River Inlet (USA)

  16 August 2011

  Brunswick County Commissioners approved giving $112,500 to help pay for dredging Lockwood Folly River Inlet.   By Nikki Bussey (wect) [mappress] Source: wect, August 16, 2011

• Dolphin Drilling’s rig spins the drill bit in India as part of multi-well exploration ops

  

  11 November 2024

  Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production

  Dolphin Drilling has kicked off its drilling assignment off the coast of India after one of its semi-submersible rigs returned to the Asian country for a new 14-month hydrocarbon exploration campaign.

• Temporary restraining order against Dolphin Drilling rig lifts but court proceedings still ongoing

  

  14 June 2024

  Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Regulation & Policy, Rules & Regulation

  Dolphin Drilling has managed to persuade the court to change its mind about an ex parte order of arrestment that was in force against its semi-submersible rig.

• Dolphin Drilling rig weeks away from kicking off its gig off Nigeria

  

  30 January 2023

  Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production, Operations & Maintenance, Ports & Logistics, Project & Tenders

  Dolphin Drilling has completed a five-year recertification of a semi-submersible rig, which is now ready to start its assignment offshore Nigeria in a few weeks.

• Dolphin Drilling rig’s journey to India nearing the finish line

  

  19 September 2024

  Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects

  Dolphin Drilling has revealed that one of its semi-submersible rigs is heading down the home stretch to India, where it will begin its new drilling campaign.

• Rig staying in Nigeria as court upholds interim order until arbitrator decides otherwise

  

  21 May 2024

  Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production, Regulation & Policy, Rules & Regulation

  A court hearing ended up keeping the previous interim injunction order in place, effectively stopping a rig from leaving Nigeria.

• Salvagers work on stricken ferry

  7 May 2008

  Salvagers have begun preparatory work on the operation to dismantle the stricken Riverdance ferry. Contractors have started working on the inside of the ship, which is grounded off Cleveleys, near Blackpool. After everything is cleared from the hull, the ship will be cut up into sections and driven away on lorries.