Drilling rigs

Transocean Ltd. Announces Two Contract Awards in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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The Deepwater Conqueror was awarded a one-well contract with a major operator in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.

Key Points: 
  • The Deepwater Conqueror was awarded a one-well contract with a major operator in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.
  • Additionally, the Deepwater Asgard was awarded a one-well contract with another operator in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.
  • Transocean is a leading international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells.
  • Nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied on as, a promise or representation as to the future performance of Transocean.

Transocean Ltd. Provides Quarterly Fleet Status Report

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Transocean, Drilling rigs, Semi-submersibles, Ships, Petroleum production, Construction, Vernier, Switzerland, Petroleum industry, Oil platform, Offshore drilling, Transocean Marianas, Appaloosa Oil Field

STEINHAUSEN, Switzerland, July 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) today issued a quarterly Fleet Status Report that provides the current status of, and contract information for, the companys fleet of offshore drilling rigs.

Key Points: 
  • STEINHAUSEN, Switzerland, July 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) today issued a quarterly Fleet Status Report that provides the current status of, and contract information for, the companys fleet of offshore drilling rigs.
  • Transocean is a leading international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells.
  • Transocean owns or has partial ownership interests in, and operates a fleet of, 37 mobile offshore drilling units consisting of 27 ultra-deepwater floaters and 10 harsh environment floaters.
  • Nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied on as, a promise or representation as to the future performance of Transocean.

Noble Corporation Publishes New Investor Presentation And Fleet Contract Status Update

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Drilling rigs, Noble Corporation, Petroleum production, Science and technology, Oil well, Inventions

SUGAR LAND, Texas, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Noble Corporation (NYSE: NE) today announced that it has published a new investor presentation.

Key Points: 
  • SUGAR LAND, Texas, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Noble Corporation (NYSE: NE) today announced that it has published a new investor presentation.
  • In addition, its report of drilling rig status and contract information has been updated as of June 23, 2021.
  • Both can be found under the "Investor" section on the Company's Website, www.noblecorp.com .
  • Noble and its predecessors have been engaged in the contract drilling of oil and gas wells since 1921.

Transocean Ltd. Announces $116 Million in Harsh Environment Contract Awards

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
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The contract award is approximately 200 days in duration and adds an estimated $60 million in firm contract backlog.

Key Points: 
  • The contract award is approximately 200 days in duration and adds an estimated $60 million in firm contract backlog.
  • Additionally, the Transocean Norge was awarded a four-well contract plus five one-well options in Norway with commencement expected in March 2022.
  • The contract award is approximately 200 days in duration and adds an estimated $56 million in firm contract backlog.
  • Transocean is a leading international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells.

Transocean Ltd. Announces Agreement with Shipyard to Delay Delivery, Defer Payments of Newbuild, Ultra-Deepwater Drillships

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Monday, June 7, 2021
Transocean, Drilling rigs, Semi-submersibles, Drillship, Offshore engineering, Ships, Deepwater, Construction, Companies

The Deepwater Atlas and Deepwater Titan are the worlds first eighth generation ultra-deepwater drillships and only rigs to feature a 3,000,000 pound hook-load.

Key Points: 
  • The Deepwater Atlas and Deepwater Titan are the worlds first eighth generation ultra-deepwater drillships and only rigs to feature a 3,000,000 pound hook-load.
  • Transocean expects Beacon to commence drilling on its Shenandoah project utilizing the Deepwater Atlas following a final investment decision from Beacon and its partners.
  • Investors must rely on their own evaluation of Transocean and its securities, including the merits and risks involved.
  • Nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied on as, a promise or representation as to the future performance of Transocean.

Transocean Ltd. Provides Quarterly Fleet Status Report

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Friday, February 12, 2021
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STEINHAUSEN, Switzerland, Feb. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) today issued a quarterly Fleet Status Report that provides the current status of, and contract information for, the companys fleet of offshore drilling rigs.

Key Points: 
  • STEINHAUSEN, Switzerland, Feb. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) today issued a quarterly Fleet Status Report that provides the current status of, and contract information for, the companys fleet of offshore drilling rigs.
  • Transocean owns or has partial ownership interests in, and operates a fleet of, 37 mobile offshore drilling units consisting of 27 ultra-deepwater floaters and 10 harsh environment floaters.
  • Investors must rely on their own evaluation of Transocean and its securities, including the merits and risks involved.
  • Nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied on as, a promise or representation as to the future performance of Transocean.

Alpha Lithium Adds Second Rig and Accelerates Drilling Program at Tolillar Lithium Project in Argentina

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Petroleum geology, Science and technology, Industrial processes, Drilling rigs, Borehole, Inventions, Oil well, Drilling, Rig

Adding a second drilling rig will accelerate the Companys planned campaign by starting Phase Two before Phase One is complete.

Key Points: 
  • Adding a second drilling rig will accelerate the Companys planned campaign by starting Phase Two before Phase One is complete.
  • Previous drilling and sampling on the salar has established the presence of lithium across the tremendous aerial extent of the Tolillar Salar and the current drill program is an additional step towards the completion of a 43-101 Resource Estimate.
  • The second rig is scheduled to arrive directly from a recent drilling campaign on neighboring Hombre Muerto salar, where it successfully drilled numerous wellbores to similar depths under similar conditions.
  • Additionally, the experienced crew and rig do not need to struggle through a common warm up period to regain drilling efficiencies.

Transocean Ltd. Announces Successful Court Ruling Granting its Motion for Summary Judgment And Holding Internal Reorganization Did Not Violate Indenture

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Friday, December 18, 2020
Transocean, Vernier, Switzerland, Drilling rigs, Semi-submersibles, Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Companies, Ships, Industries

The Courts order for Summary Judgment in favor of Transocean today has confirmed that no default has occurred.

Key Points: 
  • The Courts order for Summary Judgment in favor of Transocean today has confirmed that no default has occurred.
  • Transocean has and will continue to take any necessary steps to vigorously and proactively protect its and its stakeholders interests.
  • Transocean is a leading international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells.
  • The company specializes in technically demanding sectors of the offshore drilling business with a particular focus on ultra-deepwater and harsh environment drilling services.

Akastor ASA: Notice to suspend project received

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Friday, December 11, 2020
Drilling rigs, Keppel Corporation, Awilco Offshore, Fels, Drilling, Petroleum production, Industrial processes, Business

OSLO, Norway, Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MHWirth AS ("MHWirth"), a company owned by Akastor ASA, has received a notice from Keppel FELS to suspend works under the drilling equipment package project for the second mid water semisubmersible drilling rig under construction at Keppel FELS.

Key Points: 
  • OSLO, Norway, Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MHWirth AS ("MHWirth"), a company owned by Akastor ASA, has received a notice from Keppel FELS to suspend works under the drilling equipment package project for the second mid water semisubmersible drilling rig under construction at Keppel FELS.
  • The project relates to the main construction contract between Keppel FELS and Awilco Drilling, which was recently terminated by Keppel FELS.
  • Akastor press release 11 April 2019) and includes rights for the yard to suspend the project including compensation mechanisms in relation thereto.
  • The majority of MHWirth's scope of supply for the project has been substantially manufactured, with payments received in accordance with progress to date.

Akastor ASA: Notice to suspend project received

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Friday, December 11, 2020
Drilling rigs, Keppel Corporation, Awilco Offshore, Fels, Drilling, Petroleum production, Industrial processes, Business

OSLO, Norway, Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MHWirth AS ("MHWirth"), a company owned by Akastor ASA, has received a notice from Keppel FELS to suspend works under the drilling equipment package project for the second mid water semisubmersible drilling rig under construction at Keppel FELS.

Key Points: 
  • OSLO, Norway, Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MHWirth AS ("MHWirth"), a company owned by Akastor ASA, has received a notice from Keppel FELS to suspend works under the drilling equipment package project for the second mid water semisubmersible drilling rig under construction at Keppel FELS.
  • The project relates to the main construction contract between Keppel FELS and Awilco Drilling, which was recently terminated by Keppel FELS.
  • Akastor press release 11 April 2019) and includes rights for the yard to suspend the project including compensation mechanisms in relation thereto.
  • The majority of MHWirth's scope of supply for the project has been substantially manufactured, with payments received in accordance with progress to date.