Equinor and Aker BP will assess opportunities across their portfolios, including resource maturation and well stimulation, while seeking predictable activity to support specialist skills and suppliers.
Two of UHL Freedom’s 25 crew were flown ashore for hospital treatment. Dutch and German rescue vessels responded as engine trouble restricted the heavy-lift ship’s manoeuvring in force nine winds.
Six injured survivors were hospitalised in Port-Gentil, according to local reporting. Borr Drilling said rescue work remained its priority while it supported an investigation into the rig’s sinking.
SPM would pay USD 10 million on delivery and USD 15 million after receiving its first payment under a potential drilling contract. A separate proposal covers management of Blackford Dolphin and another rig.
