Ocean apex drilling rig

Ocean Apex begins P&A campaign for Santos in Australia

The 6,000-ft Ocean Apex recently completed its contract with Inpex in Australia and left Inpex''s Bassett Deep 1 well location in the Browse Basin on June 6. Diamond

Diamond Offshore Reels in $610M in New Drilling Rig Contracts

The increase in revenue was primarily driven by the Ocean Apex rig returning to active service under a new contract that startedin May 2022, completion of shipyard stays for

Ocean Apex Construction and Engineering

Creating detailed plan for the rig structure, considering factors like environmental conditions, drilling depth. Our expertise spans across a wide range of industries, including residential,

Diamond Offshore secures new floater contracts

HOUSTON — Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc. announced that Inpex Operations Australia Pty Ltd. has entered into a contract to utilize the Ocean

Diamond Offshore secures $610M in new drilling rig

Offshore staff HOUSTON — Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc. touted rig $610 million in contract awards and that three other rigs secured additional

Diamond deep-water drilling rig starts working in Australia

US deep-water drilling contractor Diamond Offshore has delivered its semi-submersible Ocean Apex to Australia for assignments with multiple major operators.

Diamond Offshore Reels in $610M in New Drilling Rig

The increase in revenue was primarily driven by the Ocean Apex rig returning to active service under a new contract that startedin May 2022,

Noble adds $525 million of contracts to drilling backlog

Noble Corp. has issued an update on its recent drilling contract awards, which total about $525 million in value, excluding extension options.

BP mobilising Ocean Apex rig for Ironbark drilling

The Ocean Apex semi-submersible drilling rig has been handed over to BP for the drilling of the Ironbark-1 exploration well offshore Australia.

BP cleared to start drilling Ironbark offshore Australia

The semisubmersible drilling rig Ocean Apex. Offshore staff MELBOURNE, Australia – BP has received regulatory approvals for drilling of

Two new rig deals in Australia and Gulf of Mexico

Offshore drilling contractor Diamond Offshore Drilling has announced new contracts for one of its own semi-submersible rigs and for a

Diamond Offshore rig starts drilling work off Australia

Diamond Offshore''s Ocean Apex semi-submersible rig, which underwent a five-year special periodic survey at the Seatrium shipyard in

Diamond Offshore secures $610M in new drilling rig

The increase in revenue was primarily driven by the Ocean Apex semisubmersible returning to active service under a new contract that

Noble Clinches New Contract for Ocean Apex in Australia

Noble Corporation plc NE has announced that its semi-submersible drilling rig Ocean Apex has landed a new contract in Australia. The semi-submersible rig has been hired

Noble rigs win two gigs: Australia and Suriname

The end of 2024 brought news of two gigs for Noble Corp rigs. First, the semisubmersible Ocean Apex has been contracted for a further period

BP mobilises Ocean Apex drilling rig for Ironbark-1 exploration

Semi-submersible drilling rig Ocean Apex has been handed over to BP for drilling the Ironbark-1 exploration well in exploration permit WA-359-P offshore Australia. BP is the

Noble wins additional work for semisub rig offshore Australia

The Ocean Apex semisubmersible rig will take on extended drilling work later this year. Noble Corp. reports that its Ocean Apex semisubmersible rig has been contracted for a

Finishing touches underway to get Diamond Offshore rig ready

The Ocean Apex rig has a maximum hook-load capacity of 1,000 tons, 15k five-ram preventer, water depth capabilities of up to 6,000 feet, drilling depth capabilities of up to

Diamond Offshore''s Ocean Apex Rig Commences Drilling

The Ocean Apex rig, built in 2014, boasts impressive specifications, including a maximum hook-load capacity of 1,000 tons, a 15k five-ram preventer, water depth capabilities

Noble Rig Lines up New Drilling Gig Offshore Australia

U.S. offshore drilling contractor Noble Corporation has landed a new assignment for one of its semi-submersible rigs with an undisclosed firm

Diamond Offshore''s Ocean Apex Starts Drilling off Australia

Offshore drilling contractor Diamond Offshore announced its semisubmersible rig Ocean Apex has commenced a two-well drilling campaign for Woodside Energy in Australia.

Diamond Offshore rig starts drilling work off Australia

The 2014-built Ocean Apex rig has a maximum hook-load capacity of 1,000 tons, 15k five-ram preventer, water depth capabilities of up to 6,000

Inpex Books Ocean Apex Rig for Drilling Offshore Australia

Offshore drilling company Diamond Offshore Drilling has secured a contract for its Ocean Apex rig with Inpex in Australia. Inpex, based in Japan, will use the rig on the

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MODU OCEAN APEX, NORTH WEST SHELF AUSTRALIA

MODU OCEAN APEX, NORTH WEST SHELF AUSTRALIA 1 July 2020 Deep Sea Mooring was contracted by Diamond Offshore (DODI) to provide mooring services for a three-well campaign

Diamond Offshore''s Ocean Apex Rig Commences

Following the successful completion of its SPS at the Seatrium shipyard in Singapore, the Ocean Apex rig was mobilized to Australia. The

Ocean Apex drilling rig mobilised for Ironbark-1 exploration well

The Ocean Apex semi-submersible drilling rig was handed over to BP, the operator of the WA-359-P joint venture, for the drilling of the Ironbark-1 exploration well at 1600hrs

BP contracts Ocean Apex drilling rig for Ironbark prospect

The Ocean Apex semisubmersible drilling rig, operated by Diamond Drilling, has been contracted by BP, which is acting as operator on behalf of Cue Exploration (Cue) under a

Why Texas-based Diamond Offshore''s Ocean Apex oil rig has

The Ocean Apex semi-submersible rig, operated by Texas-based Diamond Offshore, is merely taking shelter off the calm waters of Perth and receiving maintenance while

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6 FAQs about [Ocean apex drilling rig]

Where is the ocean apex drilling rig located?

The rig has several drilling assignments lined up in Australia, with the first being a two-well campaign in collaboration with Woodside. Following the successful completion of its SPS at the Seatrium shipyard in Singapore, the Ocean Apex rig was mobilized to Australia.

Is Ocean apex a submersible drilling rig?

Noble Corporation plc NE has announced that its semi-submersible drilling rig Ocean Apex has landed a new contract in Australia. The semi-submersible rig has been hired by an undisclosed client for work offshore Australia. The rig is currently stationed in Australian waters and the new contract should prolong its stay in the region.

Who is Ocean apex?

Offshore drilling contractor Diamond Offshore announced its semisubmersible rig Ocean Apex has commenced a two-well drilling campaign for Woodside Energy in Australia.

How deep is Ocean apex drilling?

The rig’s assignment with Chevron is scheduled to end in July 2025. Built in 2014, Ocean Apex has a maximum drilling depth of up to 30,000 feet underwater. The rig can operate in water depths of approximately 6,000 feet and accommodate up to 140 people. NE has recently secured another drilling contract in Suriname with Petronas.

Who owns the ocean apex rig?

The Ocean Apex is currently working for Santos until May 2025 when Chevron takes over until July 2025. Noble inherited the Ocean Apex when it acquired Diamond Offshore; the rig was previously called Ocean Bounty, originally built in 1976. It is an Enhanced Victory design built for operations in water depths up to 6000 feet.

When will the ocean apex semisubmersible rig start drilling in Australia?

This contract, which is for a minimum 37 days, will commence in direct continuation of the Ocean Apex 's prior commitments in Australia, estimated to occur between second- and third-quarter 2025. The Ocean Apex semisubmersible rig will take on extended drilling work later this year.

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