Upstream drilling news

The company has announced a major rig fleet expansion programme to support its upstream growth plans and enable the delivery of its 2030 Smart Growth Strategy.

The company has appointed Tim Dallas as business development manager for the region.

The Mærsk Developer semi-submersible rig is expected to begin operating offshore Trindad and Tobago for BG International Ltd in 1Q20.

The exploration well in the Brulpadda prospects encountered 57 m of net gas condensate play in Lower Cretaceous reservoirs.

The underwater inspection in lieu of dry-docking (UWLID) project was undertaken for Borr Drilling in the North Sea.

The company’s latest report, ‘Haynesville Shale in the US, 2019’, reveals that the increasing natural gas production from the Haynesville Shale play will propel it as the main supplier to LNG operations along the US Gulf Coast (USGC).

The data collected from the drilling has established the well as a successful appraisal of the Mako gas field, offshore Indonesia.

Drilling operations at the TLP-103C-ST well offshore the Republic of the Congo could commence either in 1Q20 or 2Q20, dependent on the rig’s current commitments.

The subsea robotics specialist is set to add to its ranks at its Middle East base due to a rise in demand for its services following a successful first year in the region.

Steve Gordon, Managing Director of Clarksons Research, said that offshore investment and activity levels are increasing in the region, with project Final Investment Decisions totalling US$23 billion reported in the year to date.