Fossil Energy – Norway
A sixth-generation semisubmersible rig COSL Prospector from COSL Drilling Europe has left Las Palmas and is now en route to its final destination, Norway.
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Africa Oil announces final approval for increase of interest in Orange Basin
Fossil Energy – Africa Oil
Africa Oil has received the final approval from the Government of the Republic of South Africa for the transfer of a 6.25% interest in Block 3B/4B in the Orange Basin from Azinam, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas, to Africa Oil.
[Read more…] about Africa Oil announces final approval for increase of interest in Orange BasinSemisub rig starts drilling for Trident offshore Equatorial Guinea
Fossil Energy – Guinea
Trident Energy has initiated a three-well infill drilling campaign on Block G offshore Equatorial Guinea using the semisub Island Innovator.
[Read more…] about Semisub rig starts drilling for Trident offshore Equatorial GuineaEquinor Energy discovers oil in exploration well 30/12-3 S
Fossil Energy – Oil Discovery
Equinor Energy has discovered oil in exploration well 30/12-3 S in the North Sea.
[Read more…] about Equinor Energy discovers oil in exploration well 30/12-3 SStena Drilling takes delivery of Stena Evolution
Fossil Energy – Stena Evolution
Stena Drilling has taken delivery of the 12,000-ft drillship Stena Evolution from Samsung Heavy Industries’ yard in Geoje, South Korea.
[Read more…] about Stena Drilling takes delivery of Stena EvolutionNoble secures contract for jack up in Danish North Sea
Fossil Energy – Drilling
Noble has been awarded a contract with Wintershall Noordzee B.V. for the harsh environment jack up rig Noble Resilient to plug and abandon two wells in the Danish North Sea.
[Read more…] about Noble secures contract for jack up in Danish North SeaDolphin secures long-term North Sea rig hire
Fossil Energy – Drilling
Dolphin Drilling has signed an LOI for a 500-day drilling campaign in the UK for the semisubmersible rig Borgland Dolphin.
[Read more…] about Dolphin secures long-term North Sea rig hireNoble and Petronas Suriname agree rig swap offshore Suriname
Fossil Energy – Drilling Suriname
Noble Corporation and Petronas Suriname E&P have cemented a strategic agreement to exchange drilling rigs for an impending project offshore Suriname.
[Read more…] about Noble and Petronas Suriname agree rig swap offshore SurinameHarbour Energy starts drilling Gayo-1 well off Indonesia
Fossil Energy – Drilling off Indonesia
Oil and gas company Harbour Energy has started drilling the Gayo-1 exploration well in the Andaman II block, offshore Indonesia.
[Read more…] about Harbour Energy starts drilling Gayo-1 well off IndonesiaGalp’s well in Namibia’s Orange Basin shows promise
Fossil Energy – Namibia
Portuguese oil and gas company Galp has reported preliminary signs of hydrocarbon presence in an exploration well being drilled offshore Namibia.
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