Ocean Rig sets new deepwater semi day-rate record
NORWAY’S Ocean Rig has set a record $637,000 per day for premier-division semi-submersible rigs by securing a three-year $723million contract with UK-listed independent Tullow. There are two one-year options on offer that must be exercised before the end of 2008.
Published: 23/03/2008
Super-major looks to spread Dunquin risk
ExxonMobil is looking for farm-in partners to its multi-trillion cu ft of natural gas potential Dunquin blocks in the Porcupine Basin.
Published: 23/03/2008
Fairfield gives Sparrows a lift
CRANEAGE company Sparrows Offshore has secured a two-year contract with Fairfield Energy covering operations in the newly acquired UK North Sea Dunlin field.
Published: 07/04/2008
State ups its stake in energy giant
THE Norwegian government is increasing its ownership of StatoilHydro from 62.5% to 67% – at a cost of about $4billion.
Published: 07/04/2008
