Nexus concludes Northern Territory Sidestep-1 exploration drilling August 27, 2008 10:33 AM
The Sidestep-1 exploration well in exploration permit NT/P66, offshore Northern Territory, has reached planned total depth of 1,828 m (5,997 ft) true vertical depth subsea (TVDSS), according to Nexus Energy.
Te Giac Trang appraisal well off Vietnam successfully flows August 27, 2008 9:50 AM
The Te Giac Trang appraisal well, the TGT-7X on block 16-1 in the Cuu Long basin offshore Vietnam, flowed at a combined maximum rate of approximately 8,100 b/d of oil from two drillstem tests (DSTs), according to SOCO International.
Aker Solutions wins Sevan Marine drilling contract August 27, 2008 8:57 AM
Sevan Marine has awarded Aker Solutions contracts totaling $240 million for delivery of two drilling equipment packages, and an option for a third package.
Providence concludes Hook Head appraisal drilling August 26, 2008 2:25 PM
Providence has concluded its appraisal drilling operation on the northwest flank of the Hook Head oil discovery, offshore southern Ireland.
Drilling operations begin on West Don field August 26, 2008 1:34 PM
Offshore construction and drilling operations have begun on the West Don and Don Southwest fields, according to Petrofac.
Browne calls for new 'rules' in energy August 26, 2008 9:12 AM
Speaking today at the ONS exhibition and conference, former BP chief Lord Browne said there needs to be a new set of rules for the current day energy industry.
Halliburton expands R&D facility in Stavanger August 26, 2008 5:26 AM
Halliburton has opened its improved research and development laboratory in Stavanger in time for the ONS conference and exhibit.
Frigstad orders vaCut for D90 August 26, 2008 4:29 AM
In a release today at ONS, Frigstad Offshore said it has ordered a Samson Offshore vaCut cutting transfer system for the ultra deepwater drilling rig D90 under construction by Yantai Raffles Shipyard, China.
Talisman extends Gyda contract August 26, 2008 4:18 AM
Seawell Ltd. announced today to the Offshore Northern Seas conference and exhibition that it was awarded by Talisman a two-year extension of an existing contract for platform drilling and maintenance services at Gyda field.
ONGC makes Krishna Godavari basin discovery August 25, 2008 11:58 AM
Oil and Natural Gas Corp. (ONGC) has made a discovery with its GS-15-OA well in the Krishna Godavari basin off India's east coast.
Dagny structure confirms oil column August 25, 2008 10:57 AM
The Dagny structure in the North Sea has confirmed the presence of a considerable oil column and gas has been proven in the deepwater Snefrid South prospect near the Luva discovery in the Norwegian Sea, according to StatoilHydro.
SSG-1 well spudded August 22, 2008 1:54 PM
The drilling rig ZJ-70-1 has spudded the SSG-1 well in block RJ-ON/6 in the mid Indus basin, according to Indus Gas.
StatoilHydro exercises contract extensions August 21, 2008 12:32 PM
StatoilHydro has chosen to exercise contract extensions for integrated drilling services with Schlumberger, Baker Hughes Inteq, and Halliburton for deliveries on the Norwegian continental shelf.
StatoilHydro extends KCA Deutag contract August 21, 2008 12:32 PM
StatoilHydro has renewed its contract with KCA Deutag Drilling Norge for the provision of drilling services on the Kvitebjorn platform for a further two years.
Byford Dolphin moves on Prospero prospect August 21, 2008 11:36 AM
The semisubmersible rig Byford Dolphin is on location to begin drilling operations on the Prospero prospect in UK North Sea blocks 211/18c and 211/17, according to Valiant Petroleum.
Initial testing complete on Dzheitune well August 21, 2008 10:22 AM
Development well Dzheitune (Lam) A/129 yielded a combined rate of 2,123 b/d of oil from the short and long strings following initial testing, according to Dragon oil.
