Aker BP signs new five-year deals for rigs and wells
Aker BP has signed new ‘alliance’ agreements for rigs and wells with Noble Corporation, Odfjell Drilling and Halliburton, as it looks to bring a wave of new projects online in the coming years.
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CMA publishes final judgement in Noble-Maersk merger case
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has officially accepted remedy measures taken by Maersk Drilling and Noble Drilling, enabling completion of their proposed merger.
Noble sets out final timeline for Maersk Drilling merger
Noble Corporation (NYSE: NE) has published full details of its offer for Maersk Drilling (CPH: DRLCO), setting out a timetable that would see the new company listed by 3 October.
Rig sale offers “clear-cut” resolution to Noble-Maersk merger concerns, CMA says
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) says the sale of several Noble rigs to a new unit of Shelf Drilling should clear the way for its proposed merger with Maersk Drilling.
Noble and Maersk sell North Sea rigs in $375m deal, paving way for merger
Noble Corporation (NYSE: NBL) and Maersk Drilling (CPH: DRLCO) have signed a $375m deal to sell-off several North Sea rigs to Shelf Drilling, in a move which could address competition concerns.
CMA finds Noble-Maersk merger ‘could increase operating costs’ for North Sea
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has flagged concerns over the proposed merger of Noble and Maersk Drilling, saying it could increase costs and reduce service quality for oil and gas producers in the UK North Sea.
Fennex expands team following £250k contract wins
Energy technology provider Fennex is continuing to grow in the wake of recent contract wins, prompting new personnel and its entrance into new markets.
CMA opens enquiry into Noble-Maersk merger to create ‘industry giant’
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened an investigation into the proposed merger of drilling stalwarts Noble and Maersk.
‘Rig stability’ concern forces IOG to stop drilling on Southwark North Sea project
A concern over “rig stability” has forced IOG to halt drilling on its Southwark project in the North Sea.
Analysis: Noble and Maersk Drilling merger will create ‘industry giant’
The merger of Noble Corporation and Maersk Drilling will create the third largest offshore drilling company by fleet size in the world.
Updated: Noble Corporation and Maersk Drilling announce merger
Maersk Drilling and Noble Corporation have announced a merger between the two offshore drilling companies.
Investigation after rescue ship ‘made contact’ with Noble rig leg at IOG field
An investigation is underway after a rescue ship "made contact" with a Noble Corporation oil rig leg, weeks ahead of a jack-up "issue" leading to work being ceased at a flagship IOG North Sea field.
Driller Noble rolls out Aberdeen firm’s app across fleet
Drilling contractor Noble Corporation has rolled out an Aberdeen technology firm’s new safety observation app across its fleet.
IOG picks Noble rig for southern North Sea core project
Independent Oil and Gas (IOG) has awarded the rig contract for phase one of its core project to Noble Corporation.
Noble Corporation posts Q4 loss
London-based offshore drilling company Noble Corporation has reported a loss of $24.6million (£17.7million) in its Q4 results.
Noble Corporation bags additional drillship work
Noble Corporation has been awarded new contracts for one of its drillships in the Gulf of Mexico and Suriname.
Drilling contractor Noble hires new chief financial officer
Offshore drilling contractor Noble Corporation has appointed an investment banker as its new chief financial officer.