Patterson-UTI Energy provides drilling update for December 2014Jan 6, 2015Patterson-UTI Energy reported that for the month of December 2014, the Company had an average of 208 drilling rigs operating in the United States and eight rigs in Canada. For the three months ended December 31, 2014, the Company had an average of 210 drilling rigs operating in the United States and nine rigs in Canada.
Seadrill purchases the ultra-deepwater drillship "West Polaris"Dec 31, 2014Seadrill Limited has exercised a purchase option for the West Polaris, a 6th generation Ultra-Deepwater drillship, from Ship Finance International Limited (Ship Finance). The West Polaris was acquired by Ship Finance in 2008 and subsequently bareboat chartered to Seadrill with purchase options commencing in 2012.
Keppel AmFELS wins $100M deal to build onshore drilling rigDec 30, 2014Keppel AmFELS LLC, a U.S.-based wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore's Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd. (Keppel O&M), has won a contract valued at
Sedco Express arrives at CAMAC Energy's Oyo FieldDec 30, 2014CAMAC Energy Inc. says that the semi-submersible drilling unit, Sedco Express, has arrived to the Oyo Field located in OML 120 offshore Nigeria.
Hoidi wins rig leg fabrication contract from CMHI for 2 Bestford's jackupsDec 25, 2014HOIDI International Pte Ltd, production division, Tianjin HOIDI Group Co. Ltd, have won work for the Rig Leg Fabrication & Construction of Two
Sintana Energy executes drilling rig contractDec 12, 2014Sintana Energy Inc. report that a contract for the services of a drilling rig was recently executed by ExxonMobil Exploration Colombia Limited
Statoil extending rig suspensionsDec 8, 2014Due to overcapacity in the rig portfolio the suspension periods for COSL Pioneer, Scarabeo 5 and Songa Trym have been extended.The suspensions are also a result of the failed attempts to mature alternative tasks for the rigs. “When the rig contracts were signed it was challenging to ensure sufficient rig capacity. Today the activity is facing lower margins, a generally high cost level and subsequent lower profitability.
CAMAC Energy secures additional drilling rig for offshore NigeriaDec 4, 2014CAMAC Energy Inc. has signed a contract with a subsidiary of Transocean Ltd. for the provision of the semi-submersible drilling unit Sedco
Patterson-UTI reports drilling activity for November 2014Dec 4, 2014Patterson-UTI Energy reports that for the month of November 2014, the Company had an average of 209 drilling rigs operating in the United
Xcite Energy signs MoU with China Oilfield Services LimitedNov 18, 2014Xcite Energy’s 100% subsidiary, Xcite Energy Resources plc (XER), has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China
Lamprell receives new contract award from National Drilling CompanyNov 13, 2014Lamprell has received a new contract award from National Drilling Company (NDC), Abu Dhabi, for the construction and delivery of two further high
Statoil to suspend two new rigs due to overcapacityNov 7, 2014Statoil has decided to suspend two new rigs due to overcapacity in the rig portfolio. Transocean Spitsbergen and Songa Trym will be suspended through 2014, a period which might be extended.
The exploration programme in the Barents Sea for 2014 is nearing completion. After Transocean Spitsbergen has completed the Saturn well the rig will cut and retrieve a wellhead in the Mercury exploration well. The job is estimated to be finished in mid-November.
CanElson signs five drilling rigs to long-term contractsNov 6, 2014CanElson Drilling Inc. has signed five drilling rigs to long-term contracts, including three previously disclosed and under construction, as well as two new builds.
Patterson-UTI reports drilling activity for October 2014Nov 6, 2014Patterson-UTI Energy report that for the month of October 2014, the Company had an average of 211 drilling rigs operating in the United States and
Seadrill Limited to sell the ultra-deepwater drillship the West Vela to Seadrill PartnersNov 6, 2014Seadrill Limited has entered into an agreement with Seadrill Partners pursuant to which the Company will sell to Seadrill Capricorn Holdings LLC, Seadrill Partners' 51% owned subsidiary (Capricorn Holdings), all of the ownership interests in the entities that own and operate the drillship, the West Vela (the "Vela Acquisition").
PPL Shipyard secures US$240 million contract to build a jack-up rigNov 4, 2014Sembcorp Marine’s subsidiary PPL Shipyard has secured a US$240 million contract to build a new jack-up drilling rig from BOT Lease Co., Ltd
Karoon takes possession of the Olinda Star drilling rigOct 28, 2014Karoon Gas Australia has now taken possession of the Olinda Star Semi-submersible drilling rig from Petrobras. The rig is currently in the Campos Basin and expected to
Drydocks World to carry out major repair on rig “High Island IV” for Shelf DrillingOct 27, 2014Drydocks 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
Lamprell completes construction of second Caspian Sea jackup drilling rigOct 22, 2014Lamprell has successfully completed construction of the second Caspian Sea jackup drilling rig, the "Mercury". Completion of this rig is another significant milestone
Serinus Energy enters into a contract with Tacrom Drilling SROct 21, 2014Serinus Energy Inc. has entered into a contract with Tacrom Drilling SRL, which will provide its Rig #3 for the program. The first well, Moftinu-1001, is
Chevron adds new drillship to deepwater operations in the Gulf of MexicoOct 20, 2014Chevron Corporation says that the Pacific Sharav, a deepwater drillship built to Chevron's specifications, has arrived in the Gulf of Mexico to work under a five-year contract with Pacific Drilling.
The Pacific Sharav is an upgraded Dual-Load-Path, Samsung-12000-design, dynamically-positioned drillship, specially modified to accept a Dual Gradient Drilling System
Basic Energy Services reports selected operating data for September 2014Oct 14, 2014Basic Energy Services, Inc. report selected operating data for the month of September 2014. Basic's well servicing rig count remained unchanged at
Marine Contracting completes Delta House semi-submersible move to Mississippi Canyon 254Oct 10, 2014Marine Contracting announce the successful towing of LLOG Exploration’s Delta House Floating Production Semi-Submersible to its’ operating site in
Petromanas Energy secures new rig for 2015/16 drilling programOct 10, 2014Petromanas Energy Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement with a third party to secure a 3,000 horsepower heavy drilling rig for use in its
