| | | | | | With limited newbuilds ahead, Gulf of Mexico drilling contractors are increasingly focused on extending the safe, productive life of existing rigs through disciplined maintenance and targeted automation upgrades. |
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| | | | Over the past 25 years, advances in deepwater drilling technology have decoupled rig counts from production volumes. |
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| | Wood Mackenzie says the majors and NOCs are stepping up activity across proven and emerging frontier basis. |
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| | The latest contract awards are in the Americas, Australia and Malaysia, and include long-term deals with Petrobras and Woodside. |
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| | LLOG Exploration awarded follow‑on work to the ultradeepwater drillships West Neptune and West Vela, with programs starting in August and September 2026. |
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| | VAALCO Energy contracted the rig for a production boosting campaign, with the first well online at the Etame Field. |
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| | The Shelf Drilling Enterprise rig should start operations toward the end of this year, working on production expansion programs and other identified drilling targets. |
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| | Stena Drilling and Transocean have secured new drillship work offshore Greece and the Mediterranean, while ABL and PMS expand cooperation to support rig moves and marine assurance services in Egypt’s Red Sea and Gulf of Suez. |
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| | The Miocene discovery, thought to hold 5 Tcf in place, could be developed jointly with the nearby Gula gas field to form the company’s third production hub in the region. |
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| | The well was drilled in nearly 3,000 m of water in block C-M-477. |
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| | | | | | We want to hear from you! From automation and remote operations to smarter planning—or not reducing POB at all—where does the offshore industry’s greatest opportunity really lie? |
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| | | | Petrobras plans to invest $7.1 billion in offshore exploration and production, drill about 40 new offshore wells, and invest $4 billion in R&D. |
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| | A case study in the Gulf of Mexico demonstrates how high-strength tethered BOP systems, combined with precise anchor placement and remote-operated vehicle assistance, enhance well integrity and operational safety during complex offshore interventions. |
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