When someone mentions “oil drilling,” most people imagine a tall steel tower and mud flying around. But few realize how complex the drilling rig components are that power this process. In this guide, we break down the five essential systems and parts that make a drilling rig work — from the towering derrick to the […]
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Pakistan new gas discovery Sindh has been confirmed by the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) with a fresh hydrocarbon find at the Faakir‑1 exploratory well in the Kharo block, Sindh. This marks a significant step in Pakistan’s upstream exploration and boosts domestic energy security. OGDCL successfully drilled the Faakir‑1 well to a depth
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In a significant development for the global energy sector, Zhongman Petroleum and Natural Gas Group (ZPEC), a Shanghai-listed Chinese oil and gas company, has won a key natural gas exploration license in Algeria. The Zerafa II gas block, located in the Gourara-Timimoun basin, was awarded to ZPEC by ALNAFT — Algeria’s National Agency for the
Chinese Firm ZPEC Wins Zerafa II Gas Block in Algeria, Beating Global Giants Read More »
In early 2025, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) reported a controlled gas leak incident at a drilling site in Sivasagar, Assam. The event occurred during routine drilling operations in the Rudrasagar oil field, one of ONGC’s key onshore assets in the Northeast region. This blog post explains what led to the ONGC gas leak
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BP, in partnership with SOCAR and TPAO (Türkiye), has taken another major step forward in Azerbaijan by securing new interests in major Caspian Sea oil and gas blocks. Announced during Baku Energy Week, this multi-stakeholder agreement highlights BP’s continued confidence in the region’s long-term hydrocarbon assets Big Names, Bigger Moves What It Means for Production
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Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has announced significant new oil and gas discoveries in the Mumbai Offshore basin, adding fresh momentum to India’s domestic energy exploration efforts. The discoveries, named Suryamani and Vajramani, were made in offshore blocks awarded under the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) — a strategic initiative by the Indian government
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A new report from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has shed light on major untapped hydrocarbon potential in the Mowry Composite Total Petroleum System, spanning parts of Southwest Wyoming and Northeast Colorado. According to the assessment, the region holds an estimated 473 million barrels of undiscovered, technically recoverable oil and approximately 27 trillion cubic feet
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In a significant industry development, Skald, a company operating in the energy services sector, has been awarded a tender by Medco Energi, one of Indonesia’s largest and most established oil and gas companies. While the specific contract details have not yet been disclosed, the award indicates that Skald will be delivering services or resources to
Skald Wins Tender to Support Medco Energi’s Oil and Gas Operations in Indonesia Read More »
Perenco has announced a promising new natural gas discovery in the Onyx field, located offshore Trinidad and Tobago, marking a notable development for the region’s energy sector. The well, drilled in the eastern portion of the Onyx field, encountered significant gas columns in two separate geological compartments, according to Perenco T&T, the operator of the
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India’s leading oil and gas producer, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), has awarded multi-year drilling contracts to Aban Offshore and Jindal Drilling & Industries for the deployment of two jack-up rigs: Aban VIII and Jindal Explorer. These contracts highlight ONGC’s commitment to boosting offshore exploration and production activities. Aban VIII to Begin Operations by
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