Aker barents drilling rig
Our operations
At Aker BP, we produce energy that the world needs, and we contribute with raw materials to a number of products that are used in our daily lives. At the same time, we are
PSA approves Norwegian North Sea wells
Aker Barents is a newbuild sixth generation semi, designed for drilling operations in up to 3,000 m (9,842 ft) water depth and in arctic regions. PSA Norway has also approved
Aker Drilling
There was previously in the 1970s a different company called Aker Drilling, also part of the Aker Group, which later became part of Fred. Olsen Energy. The history of the 2005 established Aker drilling is as follows; Aker drilling was established in 2005, as part of the Aker Group controlled by the Norwegian billionaire Kjell Inge Røkke. The purpose of the new company was t
New drilling rigs for Arctic climate
The first rig in the series Aker H6e, "Aker Spitsbergen" is hired by StatoilHydro for five years. The second and so far the last rig, "Aker Barents" is hired by Aker Exploration for
Aker H6e I & H6 II Drilling Rigs
The platforms are specially designed to meet high environmental standards and can operate in ultra deep waters, harsh environments, extreme temperatures and at long distances from
Wheels in motion for Aker BP to embark on drilling
Norwegian oil and gas player Aker BP has received consent from the country''s offshore safety regulator to use one of Saipem''s semi
Aker BP Makes Another Gas Discovery in Barents Sea
Norwegian oil and gas company Aker BP and its partners have discovered gas in a wildcat well, drilled in the Barents Sea, using Saipem''s
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PL 321/PL 321B – Geitfjellet The Aker Barents drilling rig finished drilling exploration well 6306/6‐2 in the fourth quarter. No hydrocarbons were proven by the well.
TRANSOCEAN BARENTS
The Transocean Barents is an Aker H-6e sixth generation dual activity dynamically-positioned semi-submersible drilling rig designed to operate in harsh environments and water depths up
Kværner ASA : Transocean Barents to Stord | Aker Solutions
The Transocean Barents is an Aker H-6e sixth generation dual activity dynamically-positioned semi-submersible drilling rig designed to operate in harsh environments and water
Report Q3 2010
PL 392 Dalsnuten The Aker Barents drilling rig started drilling Dalsnuten on 6 September. The operation is conducted by Shell and is still ongoing. Dalsnuten is a large deep-water gas
Aker BP Hits Discovery in Norway Barents Sea
Aker BP made a natural gas discovery on the Norwegian side of the Barents Sea, in the first well to be drilled under Production License 1170.
Transocean
In 2000, Transocean acquired R&B Falcon Corporation, owner of 115 drilling rigs, in a deal valued at $17.7 billion. With the acquisition, Transocean gained control of what at the time was the
Transocean Barents
The Transocean Barents started drilling in 2009 for oil and gas on the Norwegian continental shelf. During its operating history, it has also been called the Aker Barents.
Kværner ASA: Transocean Barents yard stay completed ahead of
The project has been conducted with good HSSE results. The Transocean Barents is an Aker H-6e sixth generation dual activity dynamically-positioned semi-submersible drilling
Det norske secures Norwegian rig capacity | Offshore
Det norske oljeselskap has contracted the harsh environment semisubmersible drilling rig Aker Barents for two years from July 2012 through July 2014.
Saipem secures Scarabeo 8 contract extension with Aker BP until
Saipem''s Scarabeo 8 drilling rig was previously employed on various projects with major oil companies across the NCS, including the Barents Sea. Credit: SAIPEM. Aker BP has
MaritimePhoto
MaritimePhoto Jul 11 · Mobile uploads "Aker Barents", "Aker Spitsbergen" Ultra deep DP Class 3 semi submersible drilling rigs Photo: Aker Solutions Instagram: @maritimephoto1
Aker BP cleared to drill three Barents Sea prospects
OSLO, Norway — The Norwegian Offshore Directorate (NOD) has authorized Aker BP to drill three exploration wells in the Barents Sea, using
Saipem rig staying with Norwegian oil & gas firm until 2026-end
Saipem has secured more work with Aker BP, a Norwegian oil and gas player, for a semi-submersible rig, which is working on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS).
Five new years with drilling and wells rig alliances
Aker BP has entered into drilling and wells alliance agreements with Noble Corporation, Odfjell Drilling and Halliburton. Through the last five
SCARABEO 8
Scarabeo 8 is a 6th generation semisubmersible drilling rig able to operatein full compliance with Norwegian regulations. It is winterized and outfittedfor all-year round operations in Harsh
Ship TRANSOCEAN BARENTS (Platform) Registered
Vessel TRANSOCEAN BARENTS is a Platform, Registered in Marshall Is. Discover the vessel''s particulars, including capacity, machinery, photos and
Gas discovery in the Barents Sea (7324/6-2)
Gas discovery in the Barents Sea (7324/6-2) 6/20/2024 Aker BP has made a gas discovery in exploration well 7324/6-2 – "Ferdinand nord" – in
Aker H6e I & H6 II Drilling Rigs
They are large, modern, safe and efficient, designed and built to drill 10 000 metre-long wells in water depths of up to 3 000 metres. The unique hull design provides excellent stability, which
Amid crisis for Arctic oil, two drilling rigs set course for Barents Sea
Amid crisis for Arctic oil, two drilling rigs set course for Barents Sea Plummeting oil price and declining economies notwithstanding, well drilling is coming up in far northern
5 FAQs about [Aker barents drilling rig]
Are Aker BP & Equinor drilling in the Barents Sea?
Aker BP and Equinor have completed drilling operations in the Barents Sea, which was recently expanded with new acreage in APA 2024.
What is a Transocean Barents drilling rig?
The drilling rig Transocean Barents is designed to operate in tough environments and at water depths of 3000 metres. The type ‘H6e’ drilling rig is a sixth-generation, semi-submersible, DP3 rig designed for global operation in ultra-deep waters. The hull section of the rig was built at the Dubai Drydocks in Dubai.
Who built the Transocean Barents drilling rig?
The top side and complete rig was built by Stord shipyard in Norway. The Transocean Barents started drilling in 2009 for oil and gas on the Norwegian continental shelf. During its operating history, it has also been called the Aker Barents. Wärtsilä supplied to the drilling rig thrusters motors, transformers, VSDs and switchboards.
Did Aker BP find a gas in the Barents Sea?
While Aker BP’s drilling efforts led to a gas discovery, Equinor had no such luck as its well was dry. The Norwegian Offshore Directorate (NOD) has confirmed a gas discovery in wildcat well 7324/8-4 (Hassel) in the Barents Sea, around 300 kilometers from the northern coast of Norway.
Who owns Aker Drilling?
Aker Drilling, was a Norwegian drilling rig operation company; based in Stavanger, Norway and majority owned by the Aker Group. It was listed on Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker - 'AKD'.