Drilling Expected to Begin with Offshore Namibia Production License

Galp enlisted SFL Corp.'s semi-submersible rig, which is in transit to PEL 83, offshore Namibia, with a spud date expected in mid-November.

Oceaneering, Petrobras Sign Drill Pipe Riser Systems Contract

Oceaneering will operate three existing drill pipe riser systems and provide Petrobras with installation workover control systems, project management and engineering and support services.

Kolibri Wells in Tishomingo Field Producing Over 600 boe/d

Kolibri Global Energy began drilling on three other wells in the field.

Nabors, Corva: Predictive Drilling Ups Lateral Drilling ROP by 36%

The predictive system designed by Nabors Industries and Corva offers more than speed, accuracy, cost-efficiency and efficiency.

Power Up: Nabors, Hess Electrify Bakken Drilling Operations

Hess estimates connecting these four Nabors rigs to the grid will reduce greenhouse-gas emissions from the company’s Bakken drilling operations by 50% and energy costs by 70%.

E&P Highlights: Sept. 25, 2023

Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including field development milestones and new contract awards.

E&P Highlights: Sept. 18, 2023

Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including an awarding of blocks from Lease Sale 259 and the start of production from a new well.

Same Dogleg, New Tool: Steering the Bit with 300-year-old Physics

Relying on the physics that keeps planes in the air, Enteq’s SABER system uses fluid forces to steer the bit.

E&P Highlights: Aug. 14, 2023

Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines including plans the Brasse tieback on the Norwegian Continental Shelf and several contract announcements.

Patterson-UTI Closes $780MM Ulterra Drilling Technologies Deal

Patterson-UTI acquired Ulterra Drilling Technologies from affiliates of Blackstone Energy Partners in a cash and stock deal valued at about $780 million.