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Month: September 2021

Borr bags LOA for the Mist

September 2, 2021
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Borr Drilling Limited is pleased to announce it has secured a Letter of Award (“LOA”) for the premium jack-up drilling rig “Mist” from an undisclosed operator in Southeast Asia. The program is expected to commence in November 2021 with a duration of seven months plus options. The net start-up cash cost for the rig is expected to be

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USCG investigates reports of hurricane damage aboard Noble Drillship

September 2, 2021
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After conflicting reports about the condition of the drillship Noble Globetrotter II, which rode out high wind conditions in the Gulf of Mexico during Hurricane Ida, the U.S. Coast Guard is taking steps to investigate the circumstances on board and bring the ship into port for repairs.  Operator Noble Corporation reported Sunday that the Noble Globetrotter II had encountered hurricane-force conditions, but the

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TechnipFMC JV awarded long term contract in Brazil

September 1, 2021
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TechnipFMC and its joint venture (JV) partner DOF Subsea have been awarded significant(1) long-term charter and services contracts by Petrobras for the pipelay support vessels Skandi Vitória and Skandi Niteroi. The Brazilian-built and flagged vessels are owned by DOFCON Navegação Ltda, a 50/50 JV between TechnipFMC and DOF Subsea. Each contract is for three years, with an option to

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ENI announces major oil discovery offshore Ivory Coast

September 1, 2021
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Eni announces a major oil discovery in block CI-101 offshore Ivory Coast. The block is operated by Eni with Petroci Holding, who hold 90% and 10% respectively in the exploration phase.   The discovery well has been drilled on the Baleine prospect, with the support of the Government in the difficult context of the pandemic-covid-19. Baleine-1x discovered light oil

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BOEM posts record of decision for upcoming lease in GOM

September 1, 2021
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As follow up to the Department of the Interior’s announcement on August 24, BOEM has posted an updated Record of Decision (ROD) for Lease Sale 257 (LS 257) to its website. The Department has determined to move forward with the process for Gulf of Mexico (GOM) Lease Sale 257, consistent with the Secretary’s authorities and discretion under applicable law. This ROD

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Invictus provides update on Zimbabwe drilling tender

September 1, 2021
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Invictus Energy has provided an update on its upcoming drilling activity on its Cabora Bassa asset in Zimbabwe. The company has completed the tendering process for long lead drilling items (wellheads and casing) which is awaiting formal award. The rig selection process is advancing, and the company is in detailed discussions with shortlisted rig providers as well as

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