STATOIL SUSPENDS USE OF SONGA DELTA
Songa delta drilling rig
Songa Offshore AS was founded in January 2005 with the purchase of the two semisubmersibles, Mata Redonda and La Muralla. Mata Redonda was renamed Songa Venus and La Muralla was renamed . On August 15, 2017, announced it was acquiring Songa Offshore for US$1.2 billion in cash, and an enterprise value of approximately US$3.4 billion. The complete transfer of business to Transocean was done by Ja. . Songa Offshore operates seven oil rigs. • Songa Dee• Songa Delta• Songa Trym• Songa Equinox (Cat D-1). [pdf]FAQS about Songa delta drilling rig
Who owns Songa oil rigs?
Songa Offshore operates seven semi-submersibles oil rigs. In 2014, Songa Offshore sold Songa Venus and Songa Mercur rigs to Opus Offshore as a part of the deal creating Songa-Opus joint venture Songa Opus Offshore Drilling Pte Ltd (SOOD) that incorporates Songa's international operations. Ordered Cat D rigs were delivered in 2015.
Which rigs operate from Norway?
At present each of the three rigs operating from Norway are engaged on long-term contracts. Songa Dee is working on a five year contract with Statoil on the Gullfaks field, whilst Songa Trym is also employed by Statoil for the Troll field, and Songa Delta is contracted with Det Norske.
Who are Songa Dee & Songa Delta?
Songa Dee is working on a five year contract with Statoil on the Gullfaks field, whilst Songa Trym is also employed by Statoil for the Troll field, and Songa Delta is contracted with Det Norske. Both Songa Trym and Songa Delta are currently being externally managed but will be taken back over by Songa Offshore in mid 2012.
Core drill rig use
Core drilling is a method of drilling that involves using a special drill bit and drill to remove a cylindrical core of material. This technique is often used in construction and other industries to create holes. [pdf]