Odfjell wins five-platform Taqa contract
Drilling contractor Odfjell has been awarded a five-year contract with Taqa in the UK.
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Updated: Investigation into ‘potentially disastrous’ issue on BP platform under way
An investigation into a “potentially disastrous” issue on one of BP’s UK offshore platforms is under way.
Odfjell Drilling puts 139 North Sea workers at risk of redundancy
Odfjell Drilling has put 139 offshore workers at risk of redundancy after completing a drilling contract ahead of schedule.
Negotiations continue as CHC Helicopter engineers reject further pay offer
Tense negotiations continued last night in a bid to avert possible strike action by engineers against a North Sea helicopter firm.
Odfjell Drilling offshore workers accept new pay deal, Unite say
Odfjell Drilling's offshore workforce has accepted a new pay deal, according to trade union Unite.
Drilling firms look to win back wary investors after ‘horrible’ year
Offshore drilling executives are trying to win back investors who have fled their stocks over the past year, insisting that a protracted recovery is gaining momentum.
Odfjell to hire 200 staff to support Norway growth
Odfjell Drilling will take on more than 200 employees to support the growth of its Norwegian North Sea business.
BP extends Odfjell contract on three North Sea platforms
Oil giant BP has extended Odfjell Drilling's maintenance service contract on three North Sea platforms.
Ithaca and Odfjell agree North Sea well deal
Odfjell Drilling and Ithaca Energy have today agreed a deal for a North Sea well drilled by the Deepsea Bergen, plus optional additional wells.
Odfjell inks £120m drilling contract with Equinor
Contractor Odfjell Drilling today announced a £120 million deal with Equinor for the Deepsea Atlantic rig.
Statoil to hand Odfjell $160m contract for six wells
Statoil plans to hand Odfjell Drilling a $160million contract for drilling six wells.
Exclusive: Strong fourth quarter for KCA Deutag improves 2017 performance
A strong fourth quarter helped KCA Deutag (KCAD) beat its earnings forecasts last year as the market showed signs of picking up.
Aker BP granted consent for Deepsea Stavanger use
The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway has given Aker BP consent to use the Deepsea Stavanger rig within the Skarv field.
New offer put forward after Odfjell workers vote to reject ‘considerable’ pay cuts
Odfjell Drilling has put forward another revised pay offer after north-east workers voted to reject earlier proposals.
IOS announces £12.5million north-east contract double
North-east storage and inspection firm Independent Oilfield Services (IOS) has announced two major new contract wins totalling more than £12.5 million.
Aker BP in oil rig pacts with Halliburton, Maersk and Odfjell
Aker BP has entered into two separate drilling and well pacts.
Update: Odfjell’s Aberdeen arm to hire 100 people after North Sea contract win
Norwegian firm Odfjell Drilling said its Aberdeen business would recruit about 100 people after winning a contract to provide services on five North Sea platforms.
No let-up in demand for Deepsea Bergen rig
Wellesley Petroleum has booked Odfjell Drilling’s Deepsea Bergen rig to drilling an exploration well on the Norwegian continental shelf.
Odfjell Drilling reduces first quarter losses
Odfjell Drilling reduced its first quarter losses compared to the same period last year - despite lower revenues in the first three months of 2017.
OMV books Odfjell rig for HPHT job
Offshore drilling firm Odfjell Drilling has signed a contract with Austrian oil company OMV for the Deepsea Bergen to drill a well next year.
Odfjell wins West of Shetland rig contract with JX Nippon
Odfjell's Deepsea Stavaner has been signed up by JX Nippon Exploration and Production to drill one exploration well West of Shetland.