ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Romania Limited (EMEPRL) and OMV Petrom S.A. (OMV Petrom) have started drilling the Pelican South-1 exploration well on a new prospect in the Neptun Block. The Ocean Endeavour rig is drilling the Pelican South-1 wildcat well about 155 kilometers offshore in the
Lundin Petroleum AB has announced that the exploration drilling of the Gobi prospect in the Gurita PSC, Natuna Sea, Indonesia has been completed and that no hydrocarbon shows were encountered. Gobi-1 wildcat exploration well was drilled to a final depth of 2,373 meters below mean sea level (MSL) usi
Maersk Drilling’s third drillship, Maersk Venturer, which was delivered on September 25, 2014 from the Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) shipyard in Geoje-Si in South-Korea, has secured a short term contract with oil major Total. Maersk Venturer will start a one well programme offshore Malaysia with an
The Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) Norway has carried out an audit of stability, ballasting, and the watertight and weathertight integrity of semi-submersible accommodation support vessel Safe Scandinavia. On 23 and 24 September 2014, with assistance from the Norwegian Maritime Directorate, the PS
Drydocks World has been chosen to carry out the drydocking and repairs of the jack-up “High Island IV” for Shelf Drilling, one of the major players in the shallow water drilling market, and owners of 40 rigs worldwide. Drydocks World-Dubai has a successful past with Shelf Drilling, previously comple
Mubadala Petroleum has informed that the first three development wells in the Manora Oil Development, in the Northern Gulf of Thailand – MNA-01, MNA-02 and MNA-03 – have now been completed. Mubadala Petroleum is the operator of the Manora Oil Development joint venture and Tap Oil Limited has 30% int
Baker Hughes Incorporated has announced a Weekly Rig Count report to its Investor Relations website. Just like last week, offshore rig count is down again this week. BHI Rig Count: U.S. +9 to 1927 rigs U.S. Rig Count is up 9 rigs from last week to 1927, with oil rigs up 5 to 1595, gas […]
VAALCO Energy, Inc. has entered into the Subsequent Exploration Phase (“SEP”) on Block 5 offshore Angola. VAALCO has entered the SEP together with its working interest partner, Sonangol P&P, as provided for in the Production Sharing Agreement signed in 2006 with the Republic of Angola, the company e
Oil & Gas UK has welcomed yesterday’s announcement (October 23) of a new discovery in the UK Central North Sea (CNS) by GDF SUEZ E&P Ltd and BP. Oil & Gas UK says it is a great example of two companies coming together and collaborating to better understand the exploration opportunities that remain w
LLOG Bluewater (LLOG) has installed its Delta House floating production system (FPS) in Mississippi Canyon 254, in the Gulf of Mexico. LLOG Bluewater is a joint venture between LLOG Exploration L.L.C. and Blackstone Energy Partners and its affiliates. Delta House FPS reached its location in mid-Sept
Karoon Gas Australia has taken possession of the Olinda Star semi-submersible drilling rig from Petrobras. The rig is currently in the Campos Basin and expected to be on location in the Santos Basin running anchors in the next few days. The rig is expected to spud the Kangaroo-2 appraisal well, offs
Ezra Holdings’ Subsea Services division, EMAS AMC, has won multiple new awards from various energy companies valued at over US$70 million. The scope of work includes subsea installation of umbilicals, flowlines and jumpers, as well as provision of services to support rigs. Work has started for sever
Chevron Corporation today announced a new oil discovery at the Guadalupe prospect in the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The Keathley Canyon Block 10 Well No. 1 encountered significant oil pay in the Lower Tertiary Wilcox Sands. The well is located approximately 180 miles off the Louisiana coast in 3
Diamond Offshore Drilling has entered into term drilling contracts with Hess Corporation for employment of the company’s new-build drillships Ocean BlackRhino and Ocean BlackLion. Once effective, the commitments for the two units are expected to generate combined total revenue to the company of appr
