Kath Gammack presents the roundup of some of the week's key offshore rig news for week ending December 16th 2022.
- MDW semi Deepsea Mira exchanging the cold North Sea for warmer waters
- 90-day option exercised by Cantium LLC on jackup Valaris 144
- Diamond Offshore secures 150-day contract with BP for UDW drillship Vela
- MDW semi COSLInnovator confirmed for work in the UK North Sea to commence Q1 2024
- Valaris confirms North Sea contracts for three of its heavy duty jackups
- Jackup Noble Innovator secures one year firm with BP for P&A operations in UK waters
- QatarGas keeping Gulf Drilling jackup Les-Hat for a further 60 days
- Contract finalised for UDW drillship Brava Star offshore Brazil
- HE semi Deepsea Bollsta commences Shell Namibia contract
- Equinor obtains drilling permit for Heisenberg prospect in PL827 S
- The NHC gives Pemex approval for a five-well exploration drilling campaign in Sureste Basin