
Valaris 104 MOPU conversion advances with Batam arrival
Conrad Asia Energy says fabrication of Mako’s topside modules has begun, while the gas development continues to target initial production in the fourth quarter of 2027.

Conrad Asia Energy says fabrication of Mako’s topside modules has begun, while the gas development continues to target initial production in the fourth quarter of 2027.

West Carina is due to begin an estimated 880-day drilling programme in the first half of 2027, with priced options for up to 880 more days; the Indonesian operator has not been named.

Pertamina and Medco will acquire 10% interests in different PSCs covering producing fields, the North Hub and South Hub developments and Geliga, with government and regulatory clearance still needed.

Ventura Offshore has added the JKNE Upside-1 Dir well to SSV Catarina’s Indonesia drilling programme, increasing firm backlog by about $21.7 million.

The death toll from the Virgo Transport 8 capsizing in Indonesia’s Java Sea has risen to 20, with 115 people still missing as search and rescue operations continue.

Boskalis’ BOKA Vanguard is transporting VALARIS 106 from Singapore to Kokas ahead of the jackup rig’s two-year BP contract in Indonesia, valued at approximately $74 million.

Ventura Offshore will manage Deep Value Driller and has signed an Indonesia drilling contract with PETRONAS carrying an estimated value of approximately $58 million.

Saipem has secured a $1.8 billion EPCI contract in the Middle East covering offshore and subsea facilities, with the client and project details undisclosed.

The first 1,000 t offshore jacket for bp’s Tangguh UCC Project has reached Fakfak after a 5,800 km voyage from Karimun Yard, clearing the way for offshore installation work.
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