Aker BP Secures North Sea Drilling Consent
28, March 2026
Aker BP has received approval for an exploration well and a pilot hole in the North Sea, with Saipem’s Scarabeo 8 set to carry out both drilling operations.
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ADES Pauses Some GCC Rigs Over Safety Concerns
25, March 2026
ADES has temporarily suspended several offshore rigs in the GCC as regional tensions persist. The Saudi driller said the move is short term and aimed at protecting personnel and assets while it works with clients and stakeholders to monitor developments and maintain readiness.
SBM Offshore secures sixth Guyana FPSO award from ExxonMobil
24, March 2026
Borr Drilling has agreed to acquire five jackup rigs in Mexico through a new joint venture with CME, adding Fontis Energy’s drilling operations and fleet to its regional position.
Borr Drilling Adds Five Jackups in Mexico
24, March 2026
Borr Drilling has agreed to acquire five jackup rigs in Mexico through a new joint venture with CME, adding Fontis Energy’s drilling operations and fleet to its regional position.
Noble GreatWhite Starts Yard Upgrade in Norway
21, March 2026
Noble GreatWhite has arrived at Hanøytangen outside Bergen for a year-long yard stay. The scope includes lifeboat replacement, a new helideck, crane upgrades, painting and a new BOP for planned work with Aker BP.
Rosebank Drilling Nears Start
19, March 2026
Equinor is preparing to start drilling at Rosebank as Deepsea Atlantic nears mobilization for a major West of Shetland oil and gas development.
ExxonMobil Continues Uaru Drilling Offshore Guyana
19, March 2026
ExxonMobil Guyana Limited is continuing development drilling at the Uaru Project’s UA_4P04 drill center offshore Guyana, with the MODU Noble Tom Madden scheduled to remain on location until 30 April 2026.
Equinor and Partners Report Barents Sea Oil Discovery
18, March 2026
Equinor and its partners have reported an oil discovery at the Polynya Tubåen prospect in the Barents Sea, with estimated recoverable resources of 14 to 24 million barrels and a possible tie-back to the Johan Castberg field under review.
Noble Corporation Secures bp Drilling Contract in Trinidad and Tobago
17, March 2026
Noble Corporation has secured a bp drilling contract in Trinidad and Tobago, with Noble Developer set for a three-well campaign from the first quarter of 2027.
