Category: rig market consolidation
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Transocean’s play for Valaris forging $17 billion offshore drilling giant with 73 rigs
Transocean’s play for Valaris forging $17 billion offshore drilling giant with 73 rigs Transocean has made a multibillion-dollar merger move on Valaris to breathe life into a combined company with a diversified offshore fleet of 73 rigs, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships, nine semi-submersibles, and 31 modern jack-ups, to meet emerging growth opportunities. The post Transocean’s…
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Ten big consolidation moves across rig, oil & gas, and shipping spheres
Ten big consolidation moves across rig, oil & gas, and shipping spheres As the global consolidation momentum builds against the backdrop of ever-changing and challenging geopolitical conditions and energy realms, many companies engaged in the offshore drilling, subsea, hydrocarbon exploration and production (E&P), and maritime arenas are working to strengthen their place in the offshore…
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33 jack-up rigs change hands as ADES and Shelf Drilling tie the final merger knot
33 jack-up rigs change hands as ADES and Shelf Drilling tie the final merger knot ADES International Holding, a subsidiary of ADES Holding Company, which is part of Saudi Arabia-headquartered ADES Group, has put the finishing bow on the merger with the UAE-based Shelf Drilling, augmenting its offshore drilling fleet with 33 more jack-up rigs.…