Shell drilling rigs
Shell says one thing and does another when it comes
Shell wants to drill in waters rich with unique marine life that support whales, walrus and seals. It is also a critically important area for polar
Shell GTL Drilling Fluids
Shell Gas-To-Liquids (GTL) Drilling Base Fluids offer an innovative solution that works in a range of well conditions and environments. Onshore and offshore
Interactive Customer Map | Business
Use the map below to learn more about Shell Pipeline''s assets, including location, capacity and product type. For further details, please contact the business
Shell plc
The arrival of Shell''s new Arctic drilling vessel, Polar Pioneer (IMO number: 8754140), a semi-submersible offshore drilling rig, was greeted by large numbers of environmental protesters
About us — Shelf Drilling
About us Shelf Drilling Holdings Limited is a private company committed to becoming the best-in-class international jackup drilling contractor. The principal investors in Shelf Drilling are Castle
Shell returns to Arctic Alaska with new offshore oil drilling plans
Shell Oil''s drilling rig Polar Pioneer operates in the Chukchi Sea in 2015. Shell''s latest offshore Arctic plans involve leases far closer to shore. (Royal Dutch Shell) The West
Oil Companies Expand Offshore Drilling, Pointing to
Shell and others say they plan to drill for oil and gas in the Gulf of Mexico in part because doing so releases fewer greenhouse gases than
General Description
Noble Sam Hartley will be renamed Shelf Drilling Fortress These specifications are intended for general reference purposes only, as actual equipment and specifications may vary based
Shell in Alaska: A timeline
Shell submits plan to drill a dozen or more wells over three years, using two rigs at a time, starting with three wells in 2007. North Slope Borough, Alaska Eskimo Whaling
Perdido (oil platform)
OverviewConstruction and assemblyOperationSafetyExternal links
The spar and the topsides of the Perdido were constructed separately and then assembled in its final position in the Gulf of Mexico. The Perdido''s hull or spar was constructed by Technip in Pori, Finland. A barge shipped the 22,000 tonne spar 13,200 kilometres (8,200 miles) from the Baltic Sea to the Gulf of Mexico. After floating the spar, it was towed to its final home above the Alaminos canyon 320 kilometres (120 miles) fr
Shell starts production at Whale in the US Gulf of Mexico
Houston, Texas January 9, 2025 − Shell Offshore Inc. (Shell), a subsidiary of Shell plc, announced that production has started at the Shell-operated Whale floating production facility
Shell taps SLB for ''major'' multi-region deepwater
U.S.-headquartered technology player SLB has landed a batch of new deals with the UK-based energy giant Shell to handle drilling
Shell Is Drilling the World''s Deepest Offshore Oil Well in the Gulf
Shell plans to drill more than two miles underwater in the Gulf of Mexico in pursuit of new sources of oil and gas. If successful, the Guardian reports, the project will rank as the
Shell Is Drilling the World''s Deepest Offshore Oil Well in the Gulf
The Petronius Rig in the Gulf of Mexico, operated by Chevron and Marathon Oil. Photo: Extra Zebra Shell plans to drill more than two miles underwater in the Gulf of Mexico in
Shell taps SLB for ''major'' multi-region deepwater
Shell has hired SLB for multi-region deepwater work across several assets; Source: SLB SLB claims these "major" drilling contracts will
Five drillships signal Shell''s plans for major campaign
UK supermajor Shell is engaged in a significant drilling campaign in the US Gulf of Mexico where it has five deep-water drilling rigs working on a
Noble, Shell ink $70M semisubmersible drilling rig
The Noble Developer has previously drilled for Shell in this region. Noble and Petronas Suriname E&P B.V. entered into an agreement in early
Energy from deepwater | Business
Located some 150 miles southeast of New Orleans sits Vito, Shell''s newest offshore platform, and the workers that spend 50% of their time in the Gulf of
Shell''s Oldest Gulf of Mexico Platform Gets New Life
Shell also operates six major deep-water and ultra deep-water floating platforms, and has a contracted drilling rig fleet larger than any
SLB awarded multi-region deepwater contracts by
HOUSTON, January 08, 2025 — Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) has been awarded a series of major drilling contracts by Shell to
Shell Expands Gulf of America leadership position with Dover
Shell Offshore Inc. (Shell), a subsidiary of Shell plc, today announced the start of production at Dover, the second subsea tieback connecting new wells to the existing
Versa-Drill Rod handling
Enhance your drilling operations with Versa-Drill''s automated rod handling system, designed to improve efficiency and safety by reducing manual labor and streamlining rod changes.
10 Major Oil Rigs In The Gulf Of Mexico
There are many active oil rigs and platforms in the Gulf of Mexico, with the major ones operated by key players, including Chevron Corporation,
Shell Invests in the Sparta Development in the Gulf of Mexico
Houston, Texas - Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc, today announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) for Sparta, a deep-water development in the U.S. Gulf of
Shell starts drilling at Deltic Energy Selene well
Shell mobilised the Valaris 123 rig for the drilling campaign at Selene last week. Deltic holds a 25% interest in the field, which contains an
Kulluk
Kulluk was an ice-strengthened drill barge that was used for oil exploration in the Arctic waters. She was constructed by Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding in Japan in 1983 and operated in
Oando to execute N12 billion Shell drilling contract
Oando to execute N12 billion Shell drilling contractLagos, Nigeria – Oando Energy Services Limited ("OESL"), a subsidiary of Oando PLC and Nigeria''s leading indigenous operator of
Our Fleet — Shelf Drilling
Shelf Drilling fleet consists of 35 jack-up rigs. For further information and enquiries on our rigs and their availability, please email marketing@shelfdrilling
Whale: Setting new standards for deep water | Shell
The most efficient of Shell''s oil and gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico, Whale joins our leading deep-water portfolio to help deliver the secure

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