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VAALCO Energy drilled, completed and placed on production the Ebouri-5H development well offshore Gabon, encountering 300 m of net pay in high-quality Gamba sands at the top of the structure. drillingcontractor.org/vaalc…
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In this video, Steven Lockley, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist at Timeshifter, explained how organizations can apply circadian science to help their employees improve sleep and quality of life while also increasing safety and productivity. drillingcontractor.org/under…
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Ms Montoya spoke about the subsea land-out camera, which helps provide clear views of the wellhead. Mr Rouge discussed how the electric propulsion system of the Momentum Electric Work Class ROV enables continuous subsea operations. drillingcontractor.org/ocean…
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Through its Hydril Elastomer Facility in Humble, Texas, HMH utilizes proprietary formulations of various chemical compounds to manufacture the rubber components used in its annular packing elements. drillingcontractor.org/tour-…
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In this video interview with DC taken from the IADC Drilling Onshore Conference in Houston on 14 May, Mr Spears spoke about why he thinks the oil and gas drilling industry is no longer cyclic, and what that means for drillers moving forward. drillingcontractor.org/spear…
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The well location near the crest of the structure was selected to accelerate field drainage, confirmed by an integrated field study that included reprocessing of the Sukananti 3D seismic survey and advanced seismic attribute analysis. drillingcontractor.org/bass-…
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The K-29 well is targeting a planned total depth of approximately 3,400 ft in the Kruh Field. PT Bina Mitra Artha’s BMA #9 rig was selected as the drilling contractor for the campaign. drillingcontractor.org/indon…
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Jacobin-1 has also shown encouragement for a well re-entry and wax treatment prior to conversion to pumping. Successful operations on either well could add an initial 20–40 boe/d. drillingcontractor.org/preda…
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Greenland Energy entered into an agreement with Halliburton for integrated well and drilling services in support of a planned onshore exploration campaign in the Jameson Land Basin, East Greenland. drillingcontractor.org/halli…
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Zion Oil & Gas started field operations for the sidetrack phase of its Megiddo-Jezreel 2 (MJ-02) well in Israel, re-entering the wellbore and drilling out a temporary plug as the first step toward a planned horizontal sidetrack. drillingcontractor.org/zion-…
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Petrobras entered into an agreement with Equinor Brasil Energia for the acquisition of a 50% interest in the Itaimbezinho exploration block in the offshore Campos Basin, Brazil. drillingcontractor.org/petro…
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Shell said further drilling in PEL 39 is being considered later in 2026 as part of a wider exploratory appraisal campaign. drillingcontractor.org/shell…
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Noble announced it will rename the Noble GreatWhite to the Noble Claus Bachmann before operations commence. drillingcontractor.org/noble…
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Eni and PETRONAS officially established Searah, their 50/50 upstream joint venture combining assets across Indonesia and Malaysia, on 8 June, seven months after the signing of the investment agreement in November 2025. drillingcontractor.org/eni-p…
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SLB OneSubsea will deliver the boosting system alongside associated project management, engineering, manufacturing and testing. drillingcontractor.org/slb-o…
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The extension includes deployment of the company’s Solus shear and seal valve, which is designed to provide an additional layer of well integrity protection during subsea operations. drillingcontractor.org/expro…
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Oil India Limited reported the presence of natural gas in its third exploratory well, Vijayapuram-3, drilled 15 km off the east coast of the Andaman Islands at a water depth of 355 m in offshore block AN-OSHP-2018/1. drillingcontractor.org/oil-i…
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Sonatrach subsidiary ENAFOR and Niger’s state petroleum company SONIDEP signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a joint venture for oil and gas drilling operations in Niger. drillingcontractor.org/sonat…
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The Admarine 502, an independent-leg cantilever jackup, will drill six development wells and install the conductor support frame under a 180-day firm contract with extension options. Operations are expected to begin in Q2 2027. drillingcontractor.org/admar…
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The firm scope covers four infill wells and three exploration wells, to be drilled using the Naga 6 jackup. drillingcontractor.org/veles…
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