voestalpine Specialty Metals (vSM) North America announced the successful completion of its recertification audit to the ISO 9001:2015 standard for its operations in Houston, TX, encompassing metal warehouse and distribution of alloy steel and special metals, as well as metals processing. The audit concluded with unconditional approval and zero major or minor findings. This recertification … The post vSM North America announces quality management recertification appeared first on Drilling Contractor ..read more

The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has granted Aker BP a drilling permit for wildcat wells in the Barents Sea offshore Norway. The permit is for the 7324/6-2 and 7324/8-4 wells in production license 1170. Work on well 7324/6-2 is scheduled to begin in May 2024 while work on well 7324/8-4 is slated for June 2024. Aker … The post Aker BP given greenlight to drill in the Barents Sea appeared first on Drilling Contractor ..read more

Norwegian subsea technology company Optime Subsea has been awarded a contract by Aker BP to develop and deliver five remotely operated controls system (ROCS) for use on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). “This is a substantial contract that marks another chapter for remotely operated controls system. Aker BP has been a major supporter of this … The post Aker BP awards Optime Subsea contract for multiple remotely controlled well completion systems appeared first on Drilling Contractor ..read more

Deltic Energy, Horizon Energy, INEOS and Perenco UK were among 14 separate companies offered 31 licenses in the third tranche of the latest oil and gas licensing round from the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA). These awards follow the 24 licenses offered in the second allocation from January 2024. 82 offers to 50 companies have … The post NSTA offers 31 licenses for North Sea E&P in latest round appeared first on Drilling Contractor ..read more

Valaris recorded new contracts and multiple extensions for two floaters and two jackups in its latest fleet status report, released 30 April. These with other contract announcements have added roughly $480 million in value, increasing the company’s total backlog to approximately $4 billion. ExxonMobil exercised a six-month priced option for the VALARIS DS-9 drillship, slated … The post Valaris secures $480 million in new contracts, extensions appeared first on Drilling Contractor ..read more

Archer was awarded a two-year contract extension for platform drilling services in the UK with an estimated contract value of $40 million. The extension began on 1 May 2024 in direct continuation of the current contract. Over the next two years, Archer will continue to deliver drilling operations, maintenance and rig reactivation services for the … The post Archer secures platform drilling extension in the UK appeared first on Drilling Contractor ..read more

Amplus VGE, a joint venture between UK-headquartered Amplus Energy and Nigeria-based Versatile Group (VG Energy), along with support from Norway’s Carbon Circle, is bringing together solutions to unlock marginal fields in West Africa. Combining the companies’ knowledge of oilfield development and production, the Amplus VGE partnership is working to unlock the full potential of West … The post Amplus partners with VG Energy to target untapped reserves in West Africa appeared first on Drilling Contractor ..read more

SLB announced the signing of a new long-term collaboration agreement between Equinor and the Subsea Integration Alliance (which comprises OneSubsea and Subsea7). It paves the way for exploratory work to begin on two projects: the Wisting field in the Barents Sea, offshore Norway, and Bay Du Nord, located approximately 500 km northeast of St John’s, … The post SLB OneSubsea, Subsea7, Equinor team up for exploratory work appeared first on Drilling Contractor ..read more

Chevron Namibia Exploration Limited, a Chevron affiliate, has entered into Petroleum Exploration License 82 (PEL 82) with an 80% working interest and operatorship. NAMCOR and Custos Energy will each maintain a 10% carried interest in PEL 82 while Sintana Energy maintains an indirect 49% interest in Custos. PEL 82 governs blocks 2112B and 2212A and … The post Chevron enters into exploration license offshore Namibia appeared first on Drilling Contractor ..read more

Enteq Technologies kicked off an extensive multi-well testing program, having secured a long-term contractual relationship in Australia. Enteq’s SABER Tool (Steer-At-Bit Enteq Rotary Tool) and team arrived in Australia in late March before testing commenced in April. Based on a concept originally developed by Shell, the SABER Tool has been field-proven in a range of … The post Enteq begins multi-well testing campaign for SABER in Australia appeared first on Drilling Contractor ..read more