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Oil and Gas Exhibitions 2025: Country-Wise Guide to Global Trade Shows

Oil and Gas Exhibitions 2025 are the biggest platforms for networking, showcasing innovations, and driving global energy dialogue. From ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi to Gastech 2025 Milan, these upcoming oil and gas expos bring together professionals, investors, and suppliers to explore the future of energy. Oil and Gas Exhibitions 2025 in the Middle East ADIPEC […]

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Drilling Rig Power System – The Energy Core of Oilfield Operations

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The Drilling Rig Power System is the core energy source that powers every function on a drilling rig—whether it’s hoisting heavy drill pipes, rotating the drill bit, or circulating drilling mud. Without a reliable power system, drilling operations come to a halt. In this blog, we’ll break down the components of the drilling rig power

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Offshore Drilling & Exploration July 2025

Global Offshore Oil & Gas Highlights – July 2025 Edition

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The offshore oil and gas sector continues to bustle with activity across West Africa, South America, Southeast Asia, and Northern Europe. Here’s a quick roundup of the top offshore rig movements, exploration updates, and contract wins from late July 2025: West Africa & Brazil: Contracts & Advancements At the same time: Asia-Pacific: Awards & Mobilization

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DEEP Industries Drilling Rig at Cambay PSC Gujarat

DEEP Industries Secures Cambay PSC Drilling Contract: Selan & Synergia Target September 2025 Spud

Eni Advances Ghana Project and Gas Supply Expansion

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On July 9, 2025, Ghana’s Ministry of Energy announced a 30 MMscfd increase in natural gas supply agreement with Eni—raising total delivery to 270 MMscfd starting July 13. The upgrade marks a significant milestone in Ghana’s energy transition strategy. Key Details of the Expansion ESG & Economic Impacts Accelerating Ghana’s Energy Transition Natural gas from OCTP now

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Equinor Finds Gas in Skred Prospect: A New Chapter Near Johan Castberg

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On July 10, 2025, Equinor and its partners announced a significant gas discovery at the Skred prospect, located about 23 km north of the Johan Castberg field in the Barents Sea. This marks the 15th exploration well in Production Licence 532 (awarded in 2009) and adds another layer of strategic depth to Norway’s Arctic portfolio. Key Highlights

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Drilling Rig Systems Explained: Power, Hoisting, Rotating & Circulation in Detail

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Drilling oil and gas wells isn’t just about punching a hole into the earth. It’s a complex symphony of mechanical systems, each playing its part to ensure precision, safety, and efficiency. In this blog, we break down the four primary drilling rig systems—Power, Hoisting, Rotating, and Circulating—and explain how they work together on a rig

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Shell Deepwater Proteus Nashville prospect

Shell Moves Deepwater Proteus to Nashville Prospect in Gulf of Mexico

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Shell Deepwater Proteus Nashville prospect activity has commenced as Shell moves one of its flagship deepwater rigs to a promising target in the Gulf of Mexico. The move is part of the company’s ongoing focus on deepwater high-yield blocks. About the Nashville Prospect The Nashville prospect lies in the Mississippi Canyon lease area, where Shell

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ConocoPhillips Slagugle Oil Discovery in Norwegian North Sea Strengthens Region’s Energy Outlook

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ConocoPhillips Slagugle oil discovery has been confirmed through a successful appraisal well in the Norwegian North Sea, reaffirming the region’s potential in offshore energy production. This discovery marks a promising development for the company and Norway’s upstream portfolio. What Is the Slagugle Discovery? The Slagugle field is located in Production License 891, operated by ConocoPhillips

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Shell Receives Sparta Drilling Permits to Advance UK North Sea Exploration

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Shell receives Sparta drilling permits for the UK North Sea, marking a key development in offshore exploration and energy security. The approval, granted by the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA), allows Shell to begin drilling operations in the Sparta prospect located in Block 22/14c. This move reinforces Shell’s strategy to unlock additional resources from mature

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