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  • Published on Apr 13, 2026

    Players team up for Timor-Leste offshore rig hunt

    E&P players Sunda Energy and Finder Energy have joined forces with the aim of securing a drilling rig for the companies’ respective drilling campaigns offshore Timor-Leste. Sunda has its sights firmly on drilling the Chuditch-2 appraisal well on the TL …

    Source: Upstream - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 12, 2026

    ADES extends offshore rig contract in Nigeria; adds SAR 178M to backlog

    Ades Holding Co. secured a one-year extension for the jack-up offshore rig Shelf Drilling Scepter contract with Chevron Nigeria, with an additional one-year extension option that remains unpriced.   In a statement to Tadawul, the company said the extension …

    Source: Eye of Riyadh - Pro-Government
  • Published on Mar 29, 2026

    Arabian Drilling suspends offshore rigs on safety considerations

    Saudi Arabia-based Arabian Drilling Company has temporarily suspended a number of its offshore rigs as a precautionary measure, citing safety concerns linked to ongoing regional tensions In a statement to the Saudi Exchange, the company confirmed that the …

    Source: Oil Review Middle East - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 26, 2026

    Gulf tensions force Arabian Drilling to suspend ops on some offshore rigs

    Middle EastOffshore Arabian Drilling The largest onshore and offshore drilling company in Saudi Arabia by fleet size, Arabian Drilling, has suspended operations on several offshore rigs in the Gulf due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The company …

    Source: Splash 247 - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 25, 2026

    Saudi ADES Suspends Some Offshore Rigs in the Gulf

    China wishes to strengthen economic cooperation with the United States to avoid "vicious competition", commerce minister Wang Wentao told US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, according to a readout released on Friday. The two met on Thursday …

    Source: Asharq Al-Awsat - Pro-Government
  • Published on Apr 13, 2026

    Transocean adds $1 billion backlog with new contracts in Norway and Brazil

    Bermuda-based drilling contractor Transocean has unveiled a new charter agreement in Norway and a pair of contract extensions in Brazil worth approximately $1 billion in incremental firm backlog. The company, which is in the process of merging with rival …

    Source: Upstream - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 11, 2026

    Somalia–Türkiye energy partnership reaches milestone with Cagri Bey vessel arrival

    By Fathudin Ospite, Somali’s Ambassador to Türkiye Partnership between Somalia and Türkiye signals a promising future, with both nations committed to expanding cooperation in energy, infrastructure, and human capacity-building, offering Somalia’s young …

    Source: News Agency of Nigeria - NAN - Pro-Government
  • Published on Apr 7, 2026

    North America Drops More Rigs Week on Week

    North America dropped six rigs week on week, according to Baker Hughes’ latest North America rotary rig count, which was published on April 2. Although the total U.S. rig count rose by five week on week, the total Canada rig count dropped by 11 during the …

    Source: Rigzone - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 11, 2026

    Somalia–Türkiye Energy Partnership Reaches New Milestone with Arrival of Cagri Bey Vessel

    Somalia and Türkiye are set to celebrate a significant achievement in their strategic energy partnership this week, two years after signing a landmark agreement in early 2024 that paved the way for joint exploration and development in Somali waters. This …

    Source: Caspian Post - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 10, 2026

    Randolph "Randy" Clayton Moeller

    Randolph "Randy" Clayton Moeller, 76, "Midnight Moeller" born August 10, 1949 in Thornton, Colorado to Jesse Clay Moeller and Frances Eloise Shoemaker, passed with his family by his side in Rock Springs, Wyoming on March 31, 2026. Randy …

    Source: Green River Star - Wyoming - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 10, 2026

    Simulation and VR training: Preparing offshore crews before it matters

    Offshore energy operations leave little room for error. Long before a worker steps foot on a rig—or a critical decision is made—training sets the foundation for what happens offshore. Today, high-fidelity simulators offer some of the most realistic …

    Source: Offshore - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 27, 2026

    Middle East conflict halts more offshore drilling ops as another rig owner confirms temporary suspensions

    Arabian Drilling, said to be Saudi Arabia’s largest onshore and offshore drilling company by fleet size, has revealed temporary suspensions for some offshore rigs in the Arabian Gulf, as its land fleet remains unaffected by the ongoing conflict in the …

    Source: Offshore Energy - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 9, 2026

    New Report Sheds Light on Shifting Role of Oil & Gas Jobs in Louisiana Economy

    Ever since the oil price crash of 2014, Louisiana’s economy simply hasn’t been the same. Overall job growth has risen by less than 1% in the last dozen years, far below the national average of 11.5%. That’s according to the Louisiana-based research firm …

    Source: Red River Radio - Louisiana - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on Mar 30, 2026

    North America Drops 33 Rigs Week on Week

    North America dropped 33 rigs week on week, according to Baker Hughes’ latest North America rotary rig count, which was published on March 27. The total U.S. rig count decreased by nine week on week and the total Canada rig count dropped by 24 during the …

    Source: Rigzone - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 25, 2026

    Saudi oil driller ADES expects 44% earnings rise despite Iran war

    Saudi Arabia's oil drilling group ADES International ‌Holding expects its 2026 core earnings to rise by up to 44%, even as the ​U.S.-Israeli war on Iran forced the suspension of some of its offshore rigs in the Gulf, the ​company said ​on Wednesday …

    Source: Zawya - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 3, 2026

    Leviathan gas field resumes operations

    Israel’s Leviathan offshore natural gas field has resumes operations after 32 days of inactivity since the outbreak of the war. The country’s largest field is again producing gas for the benefit of the domestic economy and exports to Egypt and Jordan. The …

    Source: Globes - Pending
  • Published on Mar 25, 2026

    Saudi’s ADES says a few rigs suspended due to conflict but it remains resilient

    Saudi-based oil company ADES Holding confirmed on Tuesday that it remains resilient to the ongoing Middle East conflict, although a small number of its offshore rigs in the GCC have been suspended. The jack-up drilling rig operator, with a presence in 20 …

    Source: Zawya - Indeterminate
  • Published on Mar 25, 2026

    ADES scales down Gulf rig activity citing safety concerns

    Saudi oil and gas driller ADES has temporarily suspended operations on several of its offshore rigs in the GCC due to ongoing regional tensions. According to a statement made by the company, these suspensions will be short-term in nature. ADES stated that …

    Source: Splash 247 - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 3, 2026

    Randolph “Randy” Clayton Moeller (August 10, 1949 – March 31, 2026)

    Randolph “Randy” Clayton Moeller, 76, “Midnight Moeller,” born August 10, 1949, in Thornton, Colorado, to Jesse Clay Moeller and Frances Eloise Shoemaker, passed with his family by his side in Rock Springs, Wyoming, on March 31st, 2026. Randy was a …

    Source: Wyo 4 News - Wyoming - Neutral

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