The most advanced down-the-hole drilling rig

An Integrated DTH (Down-the-Hole) Drill Rig is an advanced drilling system designed for efficient and precise drilling in hard rock formations. It combines the power of a DTH hammer with a fully integrated rig system, offering high penetration rates, accuracy, and operational flexibility. [pdf]

Advanced core drilling rig

The Boyles C5/C5C surface core drilling rig is compact, yet powerful. Its compact design makes it easy to position and transport, even by helicopter. During helicopter transport, the rig is broken down into six main modules and each module is equipped with lifting points to ensure safe and effective transport. Boyles. . The Christensen range of surface core drilling rigs has, over many years, established itself a reputation for reliability and ease of use.. . For underground core drilling exploration tasks, Epiroc offers the well-established and trusted Diamec range of machines. Diamec rigs are available in a wide variety of forms. The. [pdf]

Aker barents drilling rig

There was previously in the 1970s a different company called Aker Drilling, also part of the Aker Group, which later became part of . The history of the 2005 established Aker drilling is as follows; Aker drilling was established in 2005, as part of the controlled by the Norwegian billionaire . The purpose of the new company was t. [pdf]

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'.