ONGC Strikes Gas at MDW-28 in Mahanadi Deepwater Basin
22, September 2026
ONGC has struck gas at MDW-28, the first well in its current deepwater drilling campaign in the Mahanadi Basin off Odisha.
Platinum Explorer
Fugro awarded three-year deepwater ROV contract supporting offshore energy development in India
6, August 2026
Fugro has secured a three-year contract to provide FCV3000 ROV support aboard the Platinum Explorer for ONGC drilling operations in Indian waters at depths of up to 3,000 m.
Platinum Explorer Heads to India for Three-Year ONGC Campaign
22, June 2026
Vantage Drilling’s Platinum Explorer is heading to India for a three-year ONGC contract, marking its return to work after being largely idle in Malaysian waters this year.
Vantage Drilling Terminates Platinum Explorer Contract After Sanctions Render Deal Unlawful
20, October 2025
Vantage Drilling has terminated a 260-day drillship contract for Platinum Explorer after sanctions changes made its execution unlawful, illustrating the growing compliance impact on offshore projects.
