Tullow and TotalEnergies secured drillships for projects offshore Ghana and Suriname, respectively, while Equinor extended a rig contract. Reelwell partnered with Odfjell to implement digital drilling technology in Norway. Halliburton obtained an offshore contract with Petrobras, and ADES began a drilling contract in Nigeria.
This week’s drilling news update covers significant developments involving Tullow, TotalEnergies, and Equinor, as well as advancements in drilling technologies from Halliburton and Reelwell. Tullow aims to reverse declining production rates at the Jubilee field offshore Ghana by enhancing water injection capacity on the FPSO to 300,000 barrels per day by late 2024. A 4D seismic survey has commenced to inform a strategic drilling program in 2025-2026 while the Noble Venturer drillship prepares to commence drilling operations in May 2025.
In Suriname, TotalEnergies has contracted the Stena DrillMAX drillship for an exploratory well, with operations anticipated to begin in Q2 2025, potentially expanding to three additional wells. Similarly, Equinor has extended the contract of the Deepsea Atlantic rig with Odfjell Drilling until the end of Q2 2027, securing an approximate incremental value of $148 million for continued operations.
Reelwell has partnered with Odfjell Technology to deliver its DualLink powered digital drillpipe technology to Vår Energi in the Norwegian Continental Shelf. This contract, covering operations on the COSLPioneer rig, allows for options for expansion to other Vår Energi installations. The DualLink system will enhance operational control and improve real-time telemetry and data transmission during drilling operations.
Halliburton has been awarded a significant contract from Petrobras for integrated drilling services across various offshore fields in Brazil, scheduled to commence in 2025. This will encompass development and exploration wells over three years, utilizing innovations such as intelligent rotary steerable systems and automation technologies to optimize drilling efficiency.
Finally, ADES has entered a drilling contract valued at approximately $21.8 million to drill six wells offshore Nigeria using the Admarine 504 jackup rig. The year-long program, in collaboration with Valiant Offshore Contractors, is set to commence in the second quarter, with ADES providing rig management and expertise for the operation.
The recent updates highlight significant strides in offshore drilling projects involving Tullow, TotalEnergies, Equinor, Halliburton, and ADES. Tullow is addressing production challenges in Ghana, TotalEnergies is proceeding with exploratory initiatives in Suriname, and Equinor has locked in further operations with extended rig contracts. Advancements in technology through partnerships with Reelwell and Odfjell, as well as Halliburton’s major Petrobras contract, underscore the ongoing evolution in the energy sector.
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