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Drillship adapted for year-round arctic region service

Over the past two summers, a drillship and a semisubmersible rig have been in action off western Greenland for Cairn Energy.

Cairn heads north for latest Greenland exploration well

The Ocean Rig semisub Leiv Eiriksson has temporarily suspended an exploratory well operated by Cairn Energy on the Atammik block off western Greenland.

Cairn abandons first frontier well of Greenland campaign

Cairn Energy’s second exploration drilling campaign offshore Greenland has got off to a disappointing start.

GeoGlobal confirms drilling rig contract

GeoGlobal Resources Inc. has finalized the terms of an assignment agreement entered into with a third party whereby GeoGlobal took assignment of the third party's rights and obligations to an existing drill rig and associated services contract for a semisubmersible drilling rig.

Danish, Dutch wells in prospect

The jackup Maersk Resolve should be available to start drilling in September on the Luna prospect in the Danish North Sea.

Premier joins Antrim in Erne probe

Antrim Energy has agreed to farm out part of its Erne prospect in the Greater Fyne Area in the UK central North Sea to Premier Oil.

Diver-installed protection for Leiv Eiriksson hull

Cathelco has teamed with UMC International to install a hull corrosion protection system on Ocean Rig’s semisubmersible drilling rig Leiv Eiriksson.

Sterling concludes Cladhan drilling program

Sterling Resources has completed its latest appraisal well on the Cladhan discovery in the UK northern North Sea.

Greenland drilling season under way

Cairn Energy has started its 2011 exploration drilling campaign offshore Greenland.

Cairn unveils Greenland well program

Cairn Energy is preparing for its second exploration drilling campaign offshore Greenland following last year’s three wells.

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