Arabian Drilling to Resume Three Suspended Offshore Rigs
14, July 2026
Arabian Drilling has received notice to resume three offshore rigs suspended earlier in 2026, with full offshore fleet utilisation expected by year-end.
Offshore - Oil & Gas
Halliburton Secures GranMorgu Drilling and Completions Contracts Offshore Suriname
14, July 2026
Halliburton has secured drilling and completions contracts for the GranMorgu deepwater development offshore Suriname, including digital workflows and local infrastructure investment.
Velesto Terminates Naga 3 Jack-Up Rig Sale
14, July 2026
Velesto has terminated the proposed sale of the Naga 3 jack-up rig to PT Indonesia Drilling Energy. The rig remains a Velesto asset after the agreement ended on 7 July 2026.
SAFE Strike Disrupts Drilling on Norwegian Continental Shelf
13, July 2026
Offshore Norway says the SAFE strike is costing more than NOK 500m per week and disrupting drilling, well operations and production on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
COSL Prospector Set for Vår Energi Well 35/6-7 S in August 2026
13, July 2026
Wellbore 35/6-7 S is expected to be spudded in August 2026 after Vår Energi received a drilling permit. COSL Prospector will carry out the work in production licence 929.
Noble Viking Secures $136.2 Million Brunei Drilling Contract
12, July 2026
Noble Viking has secured a six-well offshore drilling contract in Brunei with an estimated value of $136.2 million. The programme is scheduled to begin in early 2028.
Neo Next Offshore Workers Set Five Strike Dates
12, July 2026
Around 50 Unite members on the Elgin Franklin and North Alwyn platforms will stage five 24-hour strikes after rejecting Neo Next + Energy pay offers below 3%.
Petrobras Completes Block 3 Acquisition Offshore São Tomé and Príncipe
10, July 2026
Petrobras has completed the acquisition of a 75% stake and assumed operatorship of Block 3 offshore São Tomé and Príncipe. Oranto holds 15%, while the national petroleum agency holds 10%.
Maersk Training Opens Kuala Lumpur Training Site with Velesto Energy Academy
10, July 2026
Maersk Training has opened a Kuala Lumpur training site with Velesto Energy Academy, offering simulation-based and accredited programmes for operators, drilling contractors and service companies.
