Baker Hughes Expands in Guyana
;supercenter" facility for oilfield services and equipment in Guyana. The facility, which spans more than 8 acres, will support regional customers and bolster Baker Hughes’ localization efforts within South America.Referencing its work in Guyana, Baker Hughes said it currently provides drilling services, drill bits and drilling and completion fluids to several drilling rigs, with its Completions and Wellbore Intervention product line supporting all upper completions for development wells in the country. Baker Hughes’ Turbomachinery & Process Solutions (TPS) and Upstream Chemicals
Ocean Infinity's Armada Fleet to Feature Gregg Drilling's Seabed Drills
Marine robotics company Ocean Infinity has formed a geotechnical drilling services joint venture with Gregg Drilling, a subsidiary of Alaska Native Corporation Sealaska.Ocean Infinity said that the JV would provide geotechnical services to offshore markets in traditional and renewable energy field developments and cables."The JV combines the expertise and assets of the two companies and will see Gregg Drilling mobilize its seabed drills onto the Armada fleet of uncrewed and optionally crewed vessels ranging from 21m-78m in size." Ocean Infinity said.Ocean Infinity in February 2020 said it
Aquaterra Energy Opens Australia Office
Energy, said, “We’ve made significant progress in the Australasia region and this office launch cements our commitment to current and future projects in the region. As a company, we’ve never stood still and continually strive to grow our business and develop and deliver the early drilling services our clients need for success.”The company already has strong local links through its in-region partner, R&D Solutions. By establishing its own presence, Aquaterra Energy will improve client service and solidify local supply chain partnerships. By utilizing warehouse space, it enables
C-Automation Buys Proserv Drilling Services
Aberdeen-headquartered controls technology company Proserv has agreed to sell its drilling services business (TIC) to pressure control systems specialist C-Automation.The divested business will now trade as C-Automation Services, said a press release. The financial terms of the deal are undisclosed.As a part of the sale agreement, Proserv and C-Automation will work in partnership to offer shared products and services. Proserv will supply its drilling controls products, including its Gilmore branded valves and field-testing equipment, while C-Automation will provide welding, electrical, piping, flushing
Transocean Signs 11 Well Contract with Chevron Australia
The international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells Transocean announced that the ultra-deepwater semisubmersible GSF Development Driller I was awarded an 11-well contract (approximately 955 days) commencing offshore Australia in the first half of 2019 with Chevron Australia.The estimated firm contract backlog, excluding integrated services, is approximately USD 158 million. Additionally, the contract includes four one-well options.Two days ago, Transocean announced that the midwater semisubmersible Transocean 712 was awarded a 13-well contract (approximately 580
Rowan Secures ExxonMobil Drillship Contract
Contract drilling services provider Rowan Companies plc announced that the one of its R-Class drillships, Rowan Relentless, has been awarded a contract by ExxonMobil to drill a prospect in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.The contract is expected to commence in September 2018 and last for 80 days, followed by four one-well, priced options.
West Phoenix to Drill in UK and Norway
rigs suited for our needs,” says Geir Tungesvik, Statoil’s senior vice president for drilling and well. The Ragnfrid North well has an estimated value of $19.5 million, while the value of the three wells on the UKCS is estimated at $18.5 million. The figures include integrated drilling services such as fuel, casing running, remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV), slop treatment and cuttings handling as well as mobilization and demobilization. Ragnfrid North is located in PL199, around 20 kilometers south of the Kristin field in the Norwegian Sea. After completing the
Statoil Awarding Service Contracts for Two Cat J rigs
and Askeladden. The rigs will perform work at Oseberg and the Gullfaks. Initially awarded for four years the contracts include options for two 2-year extensions. The contracts include the following: Cementing and pumping Completion Drilling and completion fluids Integrated drilling services Schlumberger is currently delivering integrated drilling and well services at Mariner and Baker Hughes at Johan Sverdrup. They are both important suppliers for Statoil across the drilling and well disciplines. The Norwegian head offices of both companies are located in Stavanger. &ldquo
Lamprell Delivers Jackup Rig to NDC
and will be delivered as planned in 2017. NDC Chief Executive Officer, Abdalla Saeed Al Suwaidi, commented, “NDC launched this strategic project to maintain the highest levels of reliability and resilience, as well as to ensure that we provide high quality, cost-efficient, and versatile drilling services to our clients, ADNOC Group companies, without compromising on HSE standards and asset integrity.” Mr. Al Suwaidi extended his sincere appreciation to ADNOC higher management and the NDC Board of Directors for their guidance and continuous support. He also thanked the Abu Dhabi Marine
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