Ithaca going public: Who else in the North Sea has launched stocks?
As Ithaca Energy looks to make an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in London, we take a look at some of the other North Sea operators that have launched stocks recently.
Dolphin Drilling
Drilling firm Dolphin eyes ‘$10bn of UK North Sea project sanctions in 2023’
Aberdeen-headquartered Dolphin Drilling (OL: DDRIL) has given a bullish outlook to its shareholders, highlighting that it expects UK North Sea project sanctions to exceed $10bn in 2023.
Ticket sales start for Power of Energy Charity Gala in Aberdeen
Today sees the launch of an Aberdeen event aimed at harnessing the connective power of the energy industry, while also raising cash for a life-saving helicopter service.
Dolphin Drilling dives into office relocation in Aberdeen
Energy Services company Dolphin Drilling has relocated its base in Aberdeen after deciding to outsource its warehousing.
Aberdeen’s Dolphin Drilling secures contract in Nigeria worth £84m
Aberdeen-headquartered Dolphin Drilling has bagged a yearlong contract worth $96 million (£84m) for work offshore Africa.
Dolphin Drilling returns to capital markets after three year absence
After three years away, Dolphin Drilling has today returned to the capital markets, with a view to a public listing at the end of next month.
Dolphin Drilling to bring Borgland rig to UK to support North Sea push, plans for IPO in autumn
“Offshore drilling is coming back, big time,” Bjornar Iversen, chief executive of Dolphin Drilling, excitedly told a room of senior company figures, and myself, during a visit to the Borgland Dolphin rig in Norway last month.
SD Standard acquires 25% stake in Dolphin Drilling
SD Standard ETC is to acquire 25% of Aberdeenshire-headquartered Dolphin Drilling as part of a $10 million deal.
Keppel demands £516million from Awilco Drilling over cancelled rig orders
Shipbuilder Keppel FELS has demanded more than half a billion pounds from Awilco Drilling over the cancellation of two major oil rig orders.
Seadrill draws competing rig offers from Noble and Transocean consortium as it undergoes Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Noble Corporation and a consortium including Transocean and Dolphin Drilling are competing to acquire the assets held by Seadrill, according to a news report, as it undergoes Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Energy companies turn to digital training to optimise E&P activity
An Aberdeen-based technology company is bringing the latest e-learning techniques to the oil and gas industry to ensure teams have the right level of technical skills to optimise exploration and production activity.
Dolphin Drilling wins combined exploration and decom contract with DNO
Aberdeen-headquartered Dolphin Drilling has won a combined contract for exploration and decommissioning work with DNO.
Dolphin Drilling wins £62million Pemex contract
Dolphin Drilling has won an $83m (£62m) contract with Pemex in Mexico.
Dolphin Drilling hails ‘rebirth’ establishing Aberdeen as international HQ
Dolphin Drilling has hailed its “rebirth” after going debt-free and picking Aberdeen as its international headquarters.
Drilling starts on appraisal well for i3 Energy
North Sea oil firm i3 Energy said today that the Borgland Dolphin semi-submersible drilling rig has started drilling a well on the Liberator field in the outer Moray Firth.
i3 Energy set to begin drilling work at North Sea Liberator field
North Sea exploration firm i3 Energy has confirmed it is set to start drilling work on an appraisal well in the Liberator field in the Outer Moray Firth.
Updated: Dolphin Drilling files for bankruptcy, creates new holding company
Norwegian-headquartered company Dolphin Drilling ASA has filed for bankruptcy, but has transferred all operating subsidiary businesses into a new holding firm.
i3 Energy hires Dolphin for three-well campaign, share price jumps
North Sea oil firm i3 Energy has signed a letter of intent with Dolphin Drilling for a multi-well job this summer.
Fred. Olsen Energy rescue derailed by oil price swings
Fred. Olsen Energy (FOE) has binned its restructuring plans after commodity price volatility derailed its efforts to sell a vessel for £266 million.
BP hires Dolphin rig for £6m
Oil major BP has booked a Dolphin Drilling rig for a UK North Sea job for just under £6million.
Dolphin contract terminated by Anadarko
A termination for convenience notice was received by Dolphin Drilling from Anadarko Petroleum Company, ending what was a four-year contract.
Bideford Dolphin rig to drill Statoil well
Norway's Petroleum Safety Authority has said Statoil can use the Bideford Dolphin rig to drill and complete a well on the Snorre field.
Exclusive: Dolphin Drilling in consultation over North Sea jobs
Dolphin Drilling is in consultation over further redundancies from its North Sea operations.
Dolphin Drilling to make up to 180 job losses in Norway
Dolphin Drilling will make up to 180 job losses from its operations in Norway.
Dolphin Drilling to cut more than 150 jobs in Norway
Dolphin Drilling will cut more than 150 jobs in a fresh round of redundancies, the company has confirmed.