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Nabors and Halliburton connect digital well planning and rig operations
The Nabors SmartROS platform can now integrate with Halliburton’s Digital Well Program, creating synergies between well planning and rig operations.
Neptune Energy awards Fugro Cygnus subsea inspection contract
Fugro will employ its specialised survey technology to inspect the subsea infrastructure, including pipelines and structures, and to undertake survey activities in advance of future drilling campaigns on the Cygnus field.
Halliburton reports profit in 2Q21
The company recorded a net income of US$227 million for 2Q21, compared to US$170 million in 1Q21.
Kistos begins drilling campaign in Dutch North Sea
The work programme is scheduled to last approximately four months and to start the process of converting approximately 100 million boe (gross) of 2C resources into 2P reserves.
Borr Drilling set to begin drilling campaign for Kistos
Borr Drilling's Prospector-1 jack-up is expected to arrive on location in the Dutch North Sea before the end of July and to remain on contract with Kistos for approximately four months.
MODEC and Toyo Engineering discussing FPSO alliance
Subject to the result of the discussion and feasibility study, the business alliance contemplates the establishment of a joint venture company by the end of 2021.
Petrofac agrees service contract with ONEgas
The contract positions Petrofac to support the Clipper South complex, Leman Alpha assets, Bacton Terminal, and ONEgas Barge campaigns in the Southern North Sea.
Neptune Energy’s subsea wells in Norway digitised with gaming tech
The new digital twins of Neptune’s wells were developed using a data visualisation platform based on 3D gaming technology to enhance drilling and production efficiency, and reduce time and costs.
Harbour Energy signs up to World Bank zero flaring initiative
Harbour Energy has become a signatory to the World Bank’s ‘Zero Routine Flaring by 2030’ initiative.
Halliburton and Schlumberger secure drilling contracts with ADNOC
The two companies, along with ADNOC Drilling, will provide rigless services across six of ADNOC's artificial islands in the Upper Zakum and Satah Al Razboot fields.