Ultra deepwater drilling rig

Brand new drillship ready to make a splash in ultra

A brand new ultra-deepwater drillship has been delivered by its owner in South Korea and will soon make its debut in the Brazilian market.

Case Study 1: Ultra-Deepwater Drilling

Performing drilling operations in an ultra-deep water environment will introduce new challenges based on the site and the associated environment. The external pressure on equipment on the

Transocean Ltd. Announces $531 Million Ultra-Deepwater

STEINHAUSEN, Switzerland, July 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) ("Transocean") today announced a 1,095-day contract for the Deepwater

Our Drilling Rigs | Transocean Fleet

28 rows· Transocean has unmatched capacity and capability in all manner of floaters: ultra-deepwater, harsh-environment, deepwater, and midwater. We are constantly high-grading our

Deep-water oil and gas

What is deep-water oil and gas? Deep-water drilling involves extracting oil and natural gas from beneath the ocean floor at significant depths, typically greater

Petroleum production

Drilling platforms capable of ultradeepwater production—that is, beyond 1,830–2,130 metres (approximately 6,000–7,000 feet) deep—include tension-leg systems and floating production

A Look inside the Deepwater Atlas

The Deepwater Atlas commenced operations in late October on a four-well drilling program, which is expected to last approximately 255 days. Upon completion

Scarabeo 8

Scarabeo 8 is an ultra deepwater 6th generation semi-submersible drilling rigs. It is designed by Moss Maritime and its design type is CS50 MKII. [2] The rig is able to operate at the water

Deepwater drilling

On 20 April 2010, a BP deepwater oil rig (Deepwater Horizon) exploded, killing 11 and releasing 750,000 cubic meters (200 million gallons) of oil into the Gulf of Mexico.

Our Drilling Rigs | Transocean Fleet

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Offshore Drilling Explained: Technology, Safety, And The Future

This technique is essential for reaching oil and gas reserves that are not accessible from land. Offshore drilling operations range from shallow water developments close to shore, to complex

Transocean Ltd. Announces $193 Million Ultra-Deepwater

The company specializes in technically demanding sectors of the global offshore drilling business with a particular focus on ultra-deepwater and harsh environment drilling

Ultra-Deepwater Drilling: Breaking New Depth Records

Abstract Ultra-deepwater drilling has revolutionized ofshore oil and gas exploration, enabling access to hydrocarbon reserves at unprecedented depths. Technological advancements in

Drilling Rigs

Drilling Rigs Knight Group is on its way to become a significant contractor in the ultra deepwater segment. Knight Group has one of the youngest and most advanced rig fleets in the industry.

Big Foot MODS® 400

The largest of its kind, the Big Foot ultra-deepwater platform rig was designed for spar and TLP platforms. Unique features of the 4,600-horsepower Mobile Offshore Dynamic Series

Scarabeo 9

Scarabeo 9 is one of the largest offshore drilling rigs in the world. [3][4] It is the first (and as of 2012 the only) Frigstad Engineering developed Frigstad D90 design rig ever built. [5] The rig is

Brand new drillship ready to make a splash in ultra-deepwater arena

A brand new ultra-deepwater drillship has been delivered by its owner in South Korea and will soon make its debut in the Brazilian market. The seventh-generation drillship

The Role of Ultra-Deep Drilling in the Energy Transition

Ultra-deep drilling, which involves drilling into reservoirs located thousands of feet below the Earth''s surface, offers a promising avenue for

Drilling Rigs

Knight Group has one of the youngest and most advanced rig fleets in the industry. We operate a modern fleet which includes the largest harsh environment jack-up rigs in the world and a