One prominent researcher who has witnessed and propelled the development is Li Zhong, deputy general manager and chief ...

Transocean Ltd.’s RIG semi-submersible drilling rig, Transocean Barents, is making its way to the Neptun Deep project for a 10-well drilling mission, marking a significant phase in Romania’s offshore ...

Brazilian independent Prio has started drilling a first development well at the Wahoo pre-salt field in the country’s Campos ...

The successful drilling of the scientific exploration well in the Tarim oilfield is ... autonomous region proves that China's key core equipment and technologies for ultra-deep wells can withstand ...

Drillships are equipped with a drilling derrick and moon pool. Additionally, drillships have extensive mooring or positioning equipment, as well as a helipad to receive supplies and transport staff.

[Photo/Xinhua] Completing this well has strengthened China's ultra-deep oil and gas exploration capabilities. With upgraded domestically-developed drilling technologies and equipment, scientists ...

The rig and crews performed exceptionally well, as expected by the Coastal Drilling Management. In 2008 Coastal Rig 22 boasts a TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate) of 1.31. For 2009 TRIR is 0.00.

The objective of the well was to prove petroleum in Upper Cretaceous limestone rocks in the Tor formation. The well ...