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The worldwide average of active rigs in November increased by 58 to 1,678 units, reflecting an ongoing drilling rebound in the US and Canada, according to data from Baker Hughes Inc. The latest tally is down 369 year-over-year.
Statoil ASA has commenced production drilling in Mariner heavy oil field from the East Shetland platform in the UK North Sea, 150 km east of the Shetland Isles.
Po Valley Energy Ltd., Perth—with interests in northern Italy—has been awarded a preliminary production concession for its Teodorico gas field in the northern Adriatic Sea.
BHI: US rig count up 5 in short holiday week
November 23rd, 2016 by Latest News
The overall US drilling rig count increased by 5 to 593 during a week ended Nov. 23 that was shortened by the Thanksgiving Day holiday, according to Baker Hughes Inc. data.
Rowan Cos. PLC and Saudi Aramco have signed, through their respective subsidiaries, an agreement to create a 50-50 joint venture that will own, operate, and manage offshore drilling rigs in Saudi Arabia.
The US drilling rig count jumped 20 units to 588 during the week ended Nov. 18, according to Baker Hughes Inc. data. It’s the count’s largest increase since April 2014, several months before the beginning of a steep drilling dive the lasted a year and a half.
Maersk Drilling and GE announced a partnership to collaborate on a data analytic-driven pilot project starting with an XL Enhanced (XLE) ultra-harsh environment jack up. The pilot seeks to increase Maersk’s drilling vessels’ productivity while cutting maintenance costs by as much as 20%.
BP, GE launch offshore big-data system starting with Atlantis in gulf
November 15th, 2016 by Latest News
BP PLC and GE have announced the startup of Plant Operations Advisor (POA), a big-data digital system designed to improve the efficiency, reliability, and safety of BP’s oil and gas production operations offshore. The pilot started with Atlantis oil and natural gas field in the Gulf of Mexico.
Baker Hughes Inc.’s latest monthly global rig count again reflects international declines more than offset by increased drilling in the US, Canada, and the Middle East.