Fossil Energy
U.S. Weekly offshore rig count climbs to 21
The number of U.S. offshore rigs climbed up to 21 last week, according to weekly rig count reports released on Friday by Baker Hughes, a GE company.
Report: Pertamina takes JDC jack-up for one year
Indonesian state-owned oil and natural gas corporation Pertamina has reportedly hired one of JDC’s jack-up rigs.
Pacific Drilling could soon have five rigs drilling simultaneously
After having depended only on one drillship’s revenue for quite a while offshore driller Pacific Drilling might soon have five rigs drilling simultaneously.
Tap Oil rejects Northern Gulf offer (Australia)
Australia’s Tap Oil has dismissed the takeover offer made by Northern Gulf Petroleum Holdings Limited, and has recommended shareholders accept offer previously made by Risco.
Aker BP cleared to use ‘Maersk Invincible’ on Valhall during 2018 and 2019
Aker BP has received consent from the PSA to use the Maersk Invincible rig on the Valhall Flank North and South fields.
Wintershall to use ‘Island Wellserver’ on Maria field offshore Norway
Wintershall has received consent from the PSA to use the Island Wellserver vessel on the Maria field.
Minister calls for speedy development of SE Australian offshore gas
The Australian government will make a review into the commercial value of south-east Australian offshore petroleum titles in order develop offshore reserves “as soon as possible,” warning that some companies might lose retention leases if inactive.
Talos Energy scoops 14 offshore blocks in U.S. Gulf of Mexico lease sale
Talos Energy has been the high bidder on 14 offshore blocks in the recent Gulf of Mexico lease sale held by BOEM.
Maersk to ‘demerge’ offshore drilling business
Danish maritime giant Maersk has decided to “demerge” its drilling business Maersk Drilling via a separate listing of Maersk Drilling on Nasdaq Copenhagen in 2019.
IOG eyes Harvey spud in December, as it secures funding
Independent Oil and Gas has secured funding for the upcoming drilling of the Harvey appraisal well in the UK North Sea.
Borr’s Prospector 5 rig starts journey to Glengorm field off UK
The Prospector 5 jack-up rig has left Damen Verolme Rotterdam and started its journey to the UK continental shelf.
Faroe cries foul as DNO attempts to squeeze in two directors
Faroe Petroleum has recommended that shareholders vote against the appointment of two directors suggested by shareholder DNO ASA.
Petrobras, Ensco iron out differences
Offshore driller Ensco has said it has resolved its issues with Petrobras and is now back on track to potentially secure more work with the Brazilian oil giant.
Resourceful Shelf Drilling bags deal for ‘Shelf Drilling Resourceful’
Shelf Drilling, one of the world’s largest jack-up rig owners, has secured a contract for one of its jack-up drilling rigs.