
KCA Deutag secures new land drilling contracts
These contracts, with a combined value of approximately US$54M, are for drilling operations in the Middle East, Russia, Europe and Africa.
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These contracts, with a combined value of approximately US$54M, are for drilling operations in the Middle East, Russia, Europe and Africa.

Operations have paused due to severe weather conditions related to tropical cyclone Veronica.

The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has launched what is believed to be one of the largest ever single open releases of data with the launch of the UK’s first UK Oil and Gas National Data Repository (NDR).

Oil & Gas UK published its annual Business Outlook review and presented its findings in both London and Aberdeen on 20 March. Westwood’s Technical Manager, Alyson Harding, comments.

This contract covers five deepwater wells, and their 50 km tie back to the existing Jangkrik Floating Production Unit in Indonesia.

The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals, including approval by the U.S. antitrust authorities, and other customary conditions.

The introduction of a royalty imposed on investors may be counter-productive for the government in the longer term, according to GlobalData.

John Lechner has resigned from his position as CEO of Archer Ltd. with immediate effect.

The rig is designed for harsh environment use, and will be equipped and certified for drilling on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

Island Drilling has received a contract from CNOOC for the drilling of two wells on the British side West of Shetland.

Integrity Management Solutions has commenced drilling operations at the Burnett 2B well within the Monroe Swell field, onshore California.

The company has contracted Gardline Limited to conduct a site survey for its 2019 and 2020 drilling programme plus the pipeline route for its Liberator Phase I development.