Panoro targets new rig for Equatorial Guinea in Q2
Panoro Energy expects growth to continue this year, targeting 40% more production than 2023, despite problems around drilling in Equatorial Guinea.
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Island Drilling considering legal action over rig termination
"The BOP has been checked and tested by the OEM representative on board the rig and declared safe and ready for operations. Island Drilling is evaluating all legal recourse at its disposal to contest the termination."
Trident halts drilling as Island Innovator BOP fails
The partners have decided to defer the drilling programme offshore Equatorial Guinea, until they can find another rig and drilling contractor.
Island Innovator arrives in EG for Trident, Kosmos drilling
As a result, the drilling company said the rig would be in Equatorial Guinea for around 230 days. Trident also has another two options it could exercise.
Worker suffers ‘serious’ injuries after gas release on North Sea drilling rig
As a result the accident Norwegian contractor Island Drilling has been hit with an improvement notice.
Island Innovator rig en route to UK to begin work imminently for Dana Petroleum
A huge semi-submersible drilling rig is bucking the current industry trend and setting course for the UK North Sea.
Eco Atlantic sinks on Gazania-1 disappointment
Eco Atlantic Oil and Gas (LSE:ECO) has declared the Gazania-1 well non-commercial in a knock for offshore South Africa’s hopes.
Island Drilling lands $30m UK contract with Dana Petroleum
Island Drilling has been awarded a UK contract with Dana Petroleum worth around $30 million.
Trident signs up Island Innovator rig for Equatorial Guinea
Trident Energy has signed up a rig from Island Drilling for work offshore Equatorial Guinea.
Island Innovator heads south for Gazania work
The Island Innovator rig is on its way to South Africa, where it should begin drilling the Gazania-1 well by the end of September.
Petrofac takes over from Maersk at Tullow decom work
Tullow Oil has chosen Petrofac to carry out well decommissioning offshore Mauritania, replacing Maersk Decom.
Eco Atlantic tops up Gazania drilling pot
Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas has put $20 million into escrow for its share of drilling expenses on the Gazania-1 well, on Block 2B offshore South Africa.
Island rig signs up to drill South Africa’s Gazania
Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas has signed a drilling contract for the Island Innovator semi-submersible to work on the upcoming Gazania-1 well.
New Fortress Energy signs Mauritania LNG plan
New Fortress Energy (NFE) has signed a preliminary deal with Mauritania to produce LNG from the offshore.
OMV fires up for Hades appraisal well off Norway
Westwood Global Energy reports thatthere were four exploration and one appraisal well programmes active as of July 1.
Exploration disappointment for Cnooc west of Shetland
Chinese firm Cnooc has confirmed that its Howick exploration well located west of Shetland was a duster.
Spirit’s Scarecrow well falls short of expectations
Spirit Energy's latest wildcat well in the Norwegian continental shelf has turned out to be dry.
Semco Maritime wins Island Innovator contract
Semco Maritime has won a contract to perform repairs and service the Island Innovator rig.