Oil rig news
Siemens to modernise jackup rig in Middle East
Siemens will modernise a complete and integrated drilling-drives lineup, including auxiliaries and controls, that will be installed on an offshore jackup drilling rig for a customer in the Middle East.
Borr Drilling enters financing agreement for Tivar jack-up rig
The existing US$50 million bank delivery financing for the rig will be replaced with a new US$100 million take out facility maturing in 31 December 2021.
Aquaterra Energy to design offshore platform for Chevron
The company is to design and support installation of a Sea Swift offshore platform off the coast of Angola.
Gas module to accelerate production from Fram field
A new gas module that was recently put onstream on the Troll C platform will accelerate and boost production from Fram by substantial profitable volumes.
Grupo R to supply Shell with drilling rig
Grupo R is to lease the La Muralla IV platform for Shell to operate in the deepwaters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Infinity and Legasea form strategic alliance for offshore topside and subsea projects
The alliance will provide clients with an integrated service across a wide range of complex projects in the UK North Sea and internationally.
Oceaneering and Aquaterra Energy ink decommissioning collaboration
Under the MoU, the companies will offer tooling and services in four distinct areas.
Sharjah National Oil Corporation announces first gas discovery in three decades
The Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC) and its partner Eni, have announced a successful new discovery of natural gas and condensate onshore in Sharjah.
Semco Maritime to prepare West Bolsta rig prior to Norway deployment
The project will be executed at Semco Maritime’s yard at Hanøytangen outside Bergen starting mid-February 2020.
Lamprell and IMI to build jack-up drilling units
The two rigs will be built collaboratively between IMI and Lamprell, with Lamprell’s share of project value amounting to circa US$350 million.