drilling rigs

This paper explores the integration of human factors engineering principles into rig move planning to enhance safety in the oil and gas industry. It discusses the significance of considering human factors such as fatigue, stress, communication, and decision-making in rig move operations.

Pacific Meltem and Pacific Scirocco will be sold out of the marketed fleet; Noble posts over $2 billion in fresh contract backlog.

Soft demand and mounting stacking costs drove decisions by Noble and Valaris to move on from units.

This selection of cutting-edge articles spotlights how experimental concepts are now driving cost-saving strategies in unconventional development. It’s a reminder that innovation often comes from creative thinking, not just new tools or tech partnerships.

Operator TotalEnergies and rig owner Vantage Drilling form joint venture to purchase the Tungsten Explorer.

Leading drilling consultant John de Wardt separates hype from reality and explores what’s ahead in this interview with JPT.

Oil price visibility, projects competing for funds, and regional market softness are all factors resulting in muted demand for deepwater rigs this year.

The drilling contractor is spending big to deploy natural-gas-powered microgrids and battery storage.

Driller expects $370 million, all-stock transaction to close in early 2025.

This paper describes a new application that leverages advanced machine-learning techniques in conjunction with metocean forecasts to predict vessel motions and thruster loads.