Drilling
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July 07, 2026
Innova Drilling & Intervention has integrated manufacturer-backed power section performance data from PV Fluid Products into its cloud-based Vantage drilling platform, providing drilling teams with real-time access to temperature-adjusted mud motor performance information.
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July 06, 2026
Alberta has issued its highest number of drilling permits since 2014 as producers accelerate development of the Clearwater formation, a low-cost conventional oil play that is rapidly reshaping Canada's upstream industry.
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July 06, 2026
Indonesia Energy Corp. has begun operations on the K-29 well at its Kruh Block in Indonesia, marking the start of a two-well drilling campaign as the company advances plans to expand development across the block.
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July 02, 2026
Norske Shell has awarded AGR a four-year framework agreement to provide drilling, wells and offshore personnel for operations supporting the Ormen Lange gas field on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
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July 02, 2026
NG Energy has spudded the second well in its six-well Sinú-9 drilling campaign as pipeline upgrades move closer to boosting gas takeaway capacity in Colombia. Development also continues at the company's Maria Conchita block.
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June 23, 2026
Dana Gas reported stronger-than-expected drilling results in Egypt, identifying an estimated 10 Bcf of gas resources while announcing that the Egyptian government has fully settled overdue receivables. The company plans four additional wells before the end of 2026.
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June 20, 2026
Ivory Coast is strengthening its position as one of Africa's fastest-growing upstream markets, with Eni's Baleine expansion, new offshore drilling campaigns and growing international investment interest helping drive the country's next phase of oil and gas growth.
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June 16, 2026
Aker BP is expanding deployment of AI-powered computer vision technology across its offshore drilling fleet, using DrillDocs' CleanSight system to improve drilling efficiency, identify wellbore instability and reduce nonproductive time.
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June 10, 2026
Indonesia Energy Corporation remains on schedule to spud the K-29 well at its Kruh Block asset in Indonesia later this month after completing rig installation, safety inspections and key pre-drilling preparations.
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June 09, 2026
Greenland Energy has signed a services agreement with Halliburton and continues preparations for its 2026 drilling campaign in the Jameson Land basin, targeting the first modern onshore exploration wells in East Greenland later this year.
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June 05, 2026
The Trump administration's first Arctic National Wildlife Refuge lease sale drew bids from only two participants—Alaska's state development authority and independent operator Hex Energy—while major oil companies stayed on the sidelines.
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June 05, 2026
The Trump administration is opening sealed bids for nearly 690,000 acres in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, setting up a key test of industry interest in one of North America's most prospective—and politically contentious—oil and gas regions.
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June 04, 2026
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation to reauthorize the Permit Processing Improvement Fund, an industry-funded program that supports Bureau of Land Management offices responsible for oil and gas leasing, permitting and production activities on federal lands.
Article
May
NOV’s first-principles design approach delivered pump fluid ends that meet the demands of today’s challenging drilling operations.
Article
May
In his latest Drilling Advances column, Ford Brett explores whether drilling automation can help solve North America’s looming natural gas supply challenge — and what today’s rig robots have in common with the legend of John Henry and the steam drill.
News
May 22, 2026
The U.S. oil rig count posted its largest weekly increase since 2022 as rising crude prices tied to Middle East tensions and the Strait of Hormuz disruption boosted shale drilling activity, particularly in Texas.
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May 07, 2026
PetroTal raised its 2026 outlook and said it is preparing to resume development drilling at Peru’s Bretana field later this year as production stabilization efforts continue.
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May 06, 2026
The Trump administration is considering drilling for oil beneath U.S. military bases and other federal land as part of efforts to refill the depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
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May 05, 2026
Expro is acquiring Enhanced Drilling for $215 million, adding managed pressure drilling capabilities as it positions for growing demand tied to energy security and global supply pressures.
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April 29, 2026
Nabors says Middle East conflict is driving higher costs and logistics challenges, but international drilling demand remains strong.
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April 27, 2026
Halliburton has been awarded a contract for Greenland Energy’s 2026 Arctic drilling campaign, advancing exploration in the frontier Jameson Land basin.
