
Seadrill is contemplating the sale of three jack-up rigs, which are working in Qatar, along with its interest in Gulfdrill LLC.

UAE’s ADNOC Drilling has secured long-term contracts for five jack-up rigs, totalling approximately $2 billion.

Weatherford International has secured a long-term contract with Saudi Arabia’s Aramco for the provision of drilling services.

ADNOC Drilling is acquiring two new premium offshore jack-up drilling rigs, as part of its fast-tracked fleet expansion programme.

Baker Hughes’ international rig count report indicates that the number of offshore rigs was on an upward trajectory in May 2023.

Converting oil and gas infrastructure for use in the offshore wind industry would slash installation costs for renewable energy operators.

Shelf Drilling has boosted its backlog further during the first quarter of 2023, despite experiencing a sequential decline in revenue.

Baker Hughes’ international rig count report indicates that the number of offshore rigs lost its forward momentum.

Baker Hughes’ international rig count report shows that the number of offshore rigs was on the rise in March 2023, surging upward by 6 units.

DNV has awarded – what it describes as – the world-first Abate-Ready notation for a jack-up unit to the Dubai-based Vahana Marine Solutions.

With the oil and gas sector in high demand, Shelf Drilling is envisioning further offshore drilling market improvements, especially within the jack-up segment.

A 300-ft jack-up drilling rig built by CIMC Raffles has joined the fleet of Italy’s contractor Saipem, following a naming ceremony in China ahead of a five-year contract in the Middle East.

With more than $200 billion of greenfield investments expected by 2025, the offshore oil and gas sector is expected to get back in the spotlight, says Rystad Energy.

Westwood says offshore rig scrapping is at its lowest level in years, as the offshore drilling market’s recovery intensifies.