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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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Hess sells two Danish fields to INEOS for $150 million

August 31, 2021
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Chemicals and energy group INEOS said on Monday it has completed its acquisition of Hess Corp’s stake in two Danish oilfields for $150 million. Under the deal announced in March, INEOS Energy will acquire 61.5% of the Hess-operated Syd Arne oilfield, in which INEOS already holds the remaining stake, and a 4.8% stake in the INEOS-operated Solsort field. UK-based

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ADNOC awards Pakistani consortium exploration rights for offshore block

August 31, 2021
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The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) said on Tuesday it had signed an exploration concession agreement with a consortium of four Pakistani companies, in the major oil producer’s second competitive block bid round. The consortium led by Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) was given the exploration rights for Abu Dhabi’s Offshore Block 5. The group is expected to

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Borr awarded two LOIs for more work in West Africa

August 31, 2021
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Borr issued a fleet status update with its Q2 2021 presentation and here are the highlights: Jackup Natt has been awarded a letter of award from an undisclosed operator for one year of operations offshore West Africa with options. Jackup Frigg has been awarded a letter of intent from an undisclosed West African operator with similar duration and options

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Basic Energy cutting 500 Texas jobs

August 30, 2021
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Oilfield services provider Basic Energy Services is warning employees that nearly 500 jobs could be eliminated in Texas, according to a filing with the state’s workforce commission, as the company works through Chapter 11 restructuring that includes asset sales. The job cuts are focused throughout Texas, with 135 positions eliminated in Howard County in West Texas and 120

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Noble reports on rig conditions following Ida

August 30, 2021
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Noble Corporation announced that all personnel onboard the Pacific Sharav, Noble Globetrotter I, and Noble Globetrotter II ultra-deepwater drillships in the US Gulf of Mexico are safe and accounted for following Hurricane Ida.  Each rig successfully secured its respective well in progress and took evasive actions to avoid the storm's path.  Of the three, the Noble Globetrotter II is the only vessel that

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