AKER H6E I AMP H6 II DRILLING RIGS
Aker barents drilling rig
There was previously in the 1970s a different company called Aker Drilling, also part of the Aker Group, which later became part of . The history of the 2005 established Aker drilling is as follows; Aker drilling was established in 2005, as part of the controlled by the Norwegian billionaire . The purpose of the new company was t. [pdf]FAQS about Aker barents drilling rig
Are Aker BP & Equinor drilling in the Barents Sea?
Aker BP and Equinor have completed drilling operations in the Barents Sea, which was recently expanded with new acreage in APA 2024.
What is a Transocean Barents drilling rig?
The drilling rig Transocean Barents is designed to operate in tough environments and at water depths of 3000 metres. The type ‘H6e’ drilling rig is a sixth-generation, semi-submersible, DP3 rig designed for global operation in ultra-deep waters. The hull section of the rig was built at the Dubai Drydocks in Dubai.
Who built the Transocean Barents drilling rig?
The top side and complete rig was built by Stord shipyard in Norway. The Transocean Barents started drilling in 2009 for oil and gas on the Norwegian continental shelf. During its operating history, it has also been called the Aker Barents. Wärtsilä supplied to the drilling rig thrusters motors, transformers, VSDs and switchboards.
Did Aker BP find a gas in the Barents Sea?
While Aker BP’s drilling efforts led to a gas discovery, Equinor had no such luck as its well was dry. The Norwegian Offshore Directorate (NOD) has confirmed a gas discovery in wildcat well 7324/8-4 (Hassel) in the Barents Sea, around 300 kilometers from the northern coast of Norway.
Who owns Aker Drilling?
Aker Drilling, was a Norwegian drilling rig operation company; based in Stavanger, Norway and majority owned by the Aker Group. It was listed on Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker - 'AKD'.
Oil drilling rigs components
This article lists the main components of a petroleum onshore drilling rig. Offshore drilling rigs have similar elements, but are configured with a number of different drilling systems to suit drilling in the marine environment. The equipment associated with a rig is to some extent dependent on the type of rig but. . 1. 2. 3. (mud pump)4. 5. . • (#22) is a section of large diameter pipe fitted to the top of the that the attaches to via a side outlet, to allow the to flow back to the .• (BOPs) (#23 and #24) are devices. [pdf]