
Transocean lands contract for newbuild Deepwater Atlas
Transocean Ltd. announced that BOE Exploration & Production LLC (“BOE”) awarded Transocean a $252 million firm contract for its newbuild ultra-deepwater drillship, the Deepwater Atlas, including a mobilization fee of $30 million.
Mandatory vaccinations added to employee requirements for Chevron, Hess and more
U.S. energy companies are moving to require that employees receive COVID-19 vaccinations as infection rates rise across the United States and energy workers.
Exxon and partners spud in Sapote offshore Guyana
Westmount Energy notes the announcement by the Maritime Administration Department, Guyana, dated 25th August 2021, that the Stena DrillMAX drillship commenced drilling operations at the Sapote-1 wellsite on the Canje Block, offshore Guyana, on 28th August 2021.
BW Energy makes new discovery offshore Gabon
E&P company BW Energy has made an oil discovery in the Hibiscus North exploration well (DHBNM-1) in the Dussafu Block offshore Gabon.
Seadrill issues update on Seabras fleet in Brazil
Seadrill Limited and the Issuer announce the publication of a fleet status report for the Seabras Sapura JV.
This week's career opportunity
Role: Driller
Location: Mediterranean
Vessel Type: 6th Generation Drillship
Systems: MHWirth Drillview
Overtime Ep 22
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Oil Prices
August 30, 2021
WTI $69.05 |
Brent $73.27 |
Natural Gas $4.38 |
Rig Count
U.S. & Canada – August 27, 2021
International – August 9, 2021
International Rigs ( -7 ) 751 |
U.S. Rigs ( +5 ) 508 |
Canada Rigs ( -9 ) 147 |
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