Mexico's independent oil regulator on Tuesday approved deepwater exploration plans for five areas operated by Royal Dutch Shell Plc in Mexican waters near the U.S. maritime border.The plans commit the Anglo-Dutch oil major to invest at least $397 million over the next four years…
Rates for hiring offshore rigs to drill in ultra deepwaters such as the U.S. Gulf of Mexico could double over the next couple of years as the market recovers, the head of the world's largest offshore driller by market capitalisation said on Wednesday…
Global deepwater oil production was expected to grow 700,000 barrels per day (b/d) this year to hit a record high of more than 10 million b/d.Norwegian research group Rystad Energy said that it 'expects global deepwater production to reach record high level and surpass 10 million bb/d…
Offshore drilling contractor Transocean announced Wednesday that its wholly owned indirect subsidiary Transocean Poseidon commenced a private offering of $550 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2027.The net proceeds…
The integrated subsea and offshore solution provider Unique Group has entered into a cooperation agreement with offshore corrosion control company Deepwater Corrosion Services Inc.As part of the agreement, Unique Group will offer Deepwater’s…
Offshore ultra-deepwater drilling company Pacific Drilling announced that its deepwater drillship the Pacific Bora has been awarded a contract by Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (a subsidiary of Eni SpA) for drilling operations in Nigeria…
Oil and gas major Total said on Tuesday it expected deepwater oil and gas operations to make a strong contribution to its output and cash flow thanks to major developments in the West Africa's Gulf of Guinea region, Brazil and U.S. Gulf area…
A new report from analyst firm Wood Mackenzie, 'Deepwater GoM: 5 Things to Look for in 2018,' says costs have bottomed out and operators have set a new standard for operational efficiency, pointing toward positivity for the US deepwater Gulf of Mexico in 2018…
Reduced spending for oil and gas exploration is limiting availability of quality deepwater assets for merger and acquisition (M&A) deals, according to a new report by IHS Markit. This lack of deepwater asset inventory is challenging exploration…
Transocean is taking a US$1.4 billion impairment in Q3 2017 following the drilling contractor’s decision to scrap five ultra deepwater floaters, and one deepwater rig. The Sedco Express ultra deepwater floater will be scrapped…
US offshore wind developer Deepwater Wind has unveiled plans for a 'utility-scale' offshore wind and energy storage project offshore Massachusetts. Revolution Wind would be a 144 MW wind farm paired with a 40 MW hour battery storage system provided by Tesla…
Mexico’s National Commission of Hydrocarbons (CNH) announced that 30 blocks will be offered in the country’s second deepwater round on 31 January 2018. Image of Mexico's first deepwater round held in December 2016…
The US Gulf of Mexico is leading the way to a leaner and more cost-competitive deepwater industry as it emerges from the downturn, with the most attractive projects now competing with US tight oil plays, according to Wood Mackenzie (WoodMac)…
Transocean is to scrap two idle rigs and has idled three others as contracts have been dropped, while others have been extended. The floaters M.G. Hulme, Jr. and GSF Rig 140 were classified as held for sale. Transocean says these rigs will be recycled…
Mexico’s Comisión Nacional de Hidrocarburos (CNH) has revealed a long list of individual international oil and gas companies, in addition to consortia, that have been prequalified for the country’s highly anticipated deepwater round set for next week…
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