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Data Briefs

March 17, 2025
At-a-glance statistics provide an analysis of the offshore energy industry.
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Offshore drilling news roundup for the week of Jan. 27, 2025

Jan. 31, 2025
In this week's drilling news update, Offshore highlights the latest drillship and rig contracts as well as advances in drilling technology.
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ADES rig to drill six wells offshore Nigeria

Jan. 27, 2025
ADES has entered a jackup drilling contract offshore Nigeria with Valiant Offshore Contractors with an estimated value of $21.8 million.
Courtesy Shana / Mehran Riazi
Exploration activities resume in offshore sector after five-year hiatus
Drilling & Completion

NIOC signs offshore rig contracts to boost Persian Gulf exploration

Jan. 22, 2025
National Iranian Oil Co. (NIOC) plans to resume exploration drilling offshore Iran following a five-year pause.
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Drilling & Completion

Exxon Mobil discovers gas offshore Egypt

Jan. 20, 2025
Exxon Mobil Egypt has made a gas discovery as part of a drilling campaign in the North Marakia Block offshore Egypt.
Courtesy Prosafe
Safe Zephyrus
Rigs

Petrobras prolongs Prosafe rig assignment offshore Brazil

Jan. 13, 2025
Petrobras has extended Prosafe’s contract for the Safe Zephyrus rig offshore Brazil, which has been supporting the Búzios project.