
Following delays related to the startup of Vietnam’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects under development announced at a recently held industry event, the country’s Prime Minister has called for stepping up the ante on starting their commercial operation.

Vår Energi has secured a drilling permit from the country’s authorities to spud an exploration well in the North Sea, off the coast of Norway, using one of COSL Drilling Europe’s semi-submersible rigs.