https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/ en-GB editor@oilfieldtechnology.com (Editor) webdev@oilfieldtechnology.com (Web developer) https://dovsgkvc993ul.cloudfront.net/media/logo.png https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com Digi Rig enables remote collaboration, reducing offshore mobilisation while improving planning and project certainty. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/14072026/james-fisher-secures-contract-for-digi-rig-in-caspian-sea/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/14072026/james-fisher-secures-contract-for-digi-rig-in-caspian-sea/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:06:00 GMT Harbour Energy has completed the acquisition of substantially all the subsidiaries of Waldorf Energy Partners Ltd and Waldorf Production Ltd. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/10072026/harbour-energy-completes-uk-north-sea-acquisition/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/10072026/harbour-energy-completes-uk-north-sea-acquisition/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:25:00 GMT Extending a streak that began in 2018 when the United States overtook Russia. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/09072026/eia-the-united-states-produced-more-crude-oil-than-any-other-country-in-2025/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/09072026/eia-the-united-states-produced-more-crude-oil-than-any-other-country-in-2025/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:50:00 GMT Fluor selected by Saudi-based Aramco as a Program Management Consultancy (PMC) contractor under a Long-Term Agreement (LTA) to support its global capital projects portfolio. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/08072026/fluor-enters-into-long-term-agreement-with-aramco/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/08072026/fluor-enters-into-long-term-agreement-with-aramco/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:58:00 GMT The awards are designed to recognise advanced drone operations that solve complex field challenges in industrial, scientific, and engineering environments. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/06072026/sph-engineering-opens-applications-for-the-first-global-drone-operations-awards/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/06072026/sph-engineering-opens-applications-for-the-first-global-drone-operations-awards/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT New JIP, led by SIRRIS, tackles CUI in the oil, gas and petrochemical industries. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/06072026/industry-collaboration-brings-new-insights-on-cui/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/06072026/industry-collaboration-brings-new-insights-on-cui/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:19:00 GMT Clariant achieves North Sea breakthrough using OSPAR-compliant low-dosage hydrate inhibitor technology. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/30062026/clariant-achieves-north-sea-breakthrough-with-inhibitor-technology/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/30062026/clariant-achieves-north-sea-breakthrough-with-inhibitor-technology/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT It is the first of six next-generation rigs under a US$1.54 billion drilling services contract, delivered nearly three months ahead of schedule. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/25062026/adnoc-drilling-delivers-first-ai-enabled-walking-island-rig-ahead-of-schedule-accelerating-autonomous-offshore-operations/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/25062026/adnoc-drilling-delivers-first-ai-enabled-walking-island-rig-ahead-of-schedule-accelerating-autonomous-offshore-operations/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:30:00 GMT EcoStruxure™ Automation Expert deployed by Bilfinger to enable first-of-its-kind autonomous offshore floating installation. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/19062026/schneider-electrics-automation-deployed-by-bilfinger-to-enable-first-of-its-kind-autonomous-offshore-floating-installation/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/19062026/schneider-electrics-automation-deployed-by-bilfinger-to-enable-first-of-its-kind-autonomous-offshore-floating-installation/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:20:00 GMT Modernisation of ABB Ability™ System 800xA® distributed control system and Safeguard 400 safety control system enhances operational resilience. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/11062026/abb-to-modernise-automation-systems-on-buzzard-offshore-platform/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/11062026/abb-to-modernise-automation-systems-on-buzzard-offshore-platform/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:13:00 GMT Energy technology leader utilises KeeperPAM to secure 24/7 engineering workflows and eliminate credential risks across a distributed, BYOD workforce. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/digital-oilfield/08062026/keeper-security-modernises-identity-security-for-drilldocs-global-offshore-operations/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/digital-oilfield/08062026/keeper-security-modernises-identity-security-for-drilldocs-global-offshore-operations/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:20:00 GMT MiQ, the global leader in methane emissions certification, has announced that it has certified Shell Offshore Inc. (Shell)’s entire production portfolio in the Gulf of Mexico (GoM), making Shell the first operator to achieve MiQ certification in the basin. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/03062026/miq-certifies-shells-full-gulf-of-mexico-production-portfolio-at-grade-a-for-methane-emissions-performance/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/03062026/miq-certifies-shells-full-gulf-of-mexico-production-portfolio-at-grade-a-for-methane-emissions-performance/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:30:00 GMT Downhole Tools International (DTI), provider of coil tubing, wireline, slickline and cable deployed tools, has rebranded as Pragma as the company shifts strategic emphasis towards development and commercialisation of advanced well barrier technologies. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/03062026/dti-returns-to-pragma-roots-accelerates-growth-in-advanced-well-barrier-technologies/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/03062026/dti-returns-to-pragma-roots-accelerates-growth-in-advanced-well-barrier-technologies/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:15:00 GMT Aberdeen-based Unity has accelerated its global growth trajectory following a record period, securing more than £6 million in new contracts and committing £1.8 million to enhance its specialist technology portfolio. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/26052026/unity-strengthens-market-position-with-major-decommissioning-wins-supporting-ongoing-international-expansion/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/26052026/unity-strengthens-market-position-with-major-decommissioning-wins-supporting-ongoing-international-expansion/ Tue, 26 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT The Proxxima™ resin system with Goldilocks (GDLX™) technology by Odysea has been chosen to be part of one of the most significant global deepwater projects in the industry. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/offshore-and-subsea/19052026/proxxima-technology-to-deploy-in-guyana-longtail-development/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/offshore-and-subsea/19052026/proxxima-technology-to-deploy-in-guyana-longtail-development/ Tue, 19 May 2026 15:17:00 GMT New FPSOs will enter into operation in Brazil between 2026 and 2030 to meet the energy sector’s growing demand. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/14052026/sess-o3b-mpower-satellite-network-to-connect-seven-new-petrobras-fpsos/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/14052026/sess-o3b-mpower-satellite-network-to-connect-seven-new-petrobras-fpsos/ Thu, 14 May 2026 09:09:00 GMT OEG has secured a long-term multi-million-dollar contract extension with a global operator to support its offshore drilling operations in the Bass Strait field, Australia, until the end of field life, expected to be in 2036. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/13052026/oeg-secures-multi-million-dollar-ccu-contract-extension-with-a-global-operator-to-support-bass-strait-operations/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/13052026/oeg-secures-multi-million-dollar-ccu-contract-extension-with-a-global-operator-to-support-bass-strait-operations/ Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT Together, the two companies have successfully completed a breakthrough operation in North America – achieving over 8500 feet of tractored coiled tubing, marking a first-of-its-kind milestone in the region. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/12052026/redhawk-coil-tubing-and-wwt-international-announce-strategic-partnership-achieve-first-of-its-kind-milestone-in-north-america-on-land/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/12052026/redhawk-coil-tubing-and-wwt-international-announce-strategic-partnership-achieve-first-of-its-kind-milestone-in-north-america-on-land/ Tue, 12 May 2026 11:05:00 GMT Viridien announced today the commencement of CDI25, a 6555 km² seismic reimaging project in the Tano Basin, Côte d’Ivoire, delivering a drill-ready multi-client dataset for explorers pursuing opportunities along the West African Atlantic margin. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/06052026/viridien-launches-next-phase-of-cte-divoire-reimaging-in-tano-basin-with-cdi25-project/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/06052026/viridien-launches-next-phase-of-cte-divoire-reimaging-in-tano-basin-with-cdi25-project/ Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT JDR will supply approximately 18 km of hydraulic control umbilicals, with options for a further 13 km, subject to drilling success. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/30042026/jdr-to-provide-subsea-control-umbilicals-for-amplitude-energys-east-coast-supply-project-supporting-gas-delivery-to-victoria/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/30042026/jdr-to-provide-subsea-control-umbilicals-for-amplitude-energys-east-coast-supply-project-supporting-gas-delivery-to-victoria/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:35:00 GMT