People, Companies and Products Archives - Drilling Contractor https://drillingcontractor.org/people-companies-and-products Get the latest oil drilling news with DrillingContractor.org Tue, 05 May 2026 18:20:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 202015461 Weatherford wins MPD contract and aftermarket agreement with Noble https://drillingcontractor.org/weatherford-wins-mpd-contract-and-aftermarket-agreement-with-noble-78143 https://drillingcontractor.org/weatherford-wins-mpd-contract-and-aftermarket-agreement-with-noble-78143#respond Tue, 05 May 2026 18:19:39 +0000 https://drillingcontractor.org/?p=78143 Weatherford was awarded multiple managed pressure drilling (MPD) contracts and a global aftermarket agreement with Noble Corporation, covering equipment delivery, a system upgrade and fleet-wide lifecycle support. The awards include delivery of two deepwater MPD systems to support Noble’s operations offshore Guyana, with delivery expected before year-end. Weatherford is also executing an upgrade on a …

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]]> https://drillingcontractor.org/weatherford-wins-mpd-contract-and-aftermarket-agreement-with-noble-78143/feed 0 78143 Expro to acquire Norway-based Enhanced Drilling in MPD expansion https://drillingcontractor.org/expro-to-acquire-norway-based-enhanced-drilling-in-mpd-expansion-78134 https://drillingcontractor.org/expro-to-acquire-norway-based-enhanced-drilling-in-mpd-expansion-78134#respond Tue, 05 May 2026 14:40:10 +0000 https://drillingcontractor.org/?p=78134 Expro agreed to acquire Enhanced Drilling, a Norwegian provider of managed pressure drilling (MPD) technologies, in a deal valued at approximately NOK 2 billion. The acquisition adds MPD capabilities to Expro’s well construction portfolio, including technologies designed to help operators manage narrow drilling windows, improve wellbore control and reduce non-productive time, and can simplify well …

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]]> https://drillingcontractor.org/expro-to-acquire-norway-based-enhanced-drilling-in-mpd-expansion-78134/feed 0 78134 ADNOC Drilling completes acquisition of 80% stake in MB Petroleum Services https://drillingcontractor.org/adnoc-drilling-completes-acquisition-of-80-stake-in-mb-petroleum-services-78123 https://drillingcontractor.org/adnoc-drilling-completes-acquisition-of-80-stake-in-mb-petroleum-services-78123#respond Mon, 04 May 2026 14:12:40 +0000 https://drillingcontractor.org/?p=78123 ADNOC Drilling completed its acquisition of an 80% stake in MB Petroleum Services (MBPS), a drilling and oilfield services joint venture with MB Holding Company, with operations in Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. The transaction closed ahead of the original mid-year timeline. Under the agreement, ADNOC Drilling, through a wholly owned subsidiary, holds an …

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]]> https://drillingcontractor.org/adnoc-drilling-completes-acquisition-of-80-stake-in-mb-petroleum-services-78123/feed 0 78123 Akita Drilling to acquire Fox Drilling from Paramount Resources https://drillingcontractor.org/akita-drilling-to-acquire-fox-drilling-from-paramount-resources-78077 https://drillingcontractor.org/akita-drilling-to-acquire-fox-drilling-from-paramount-resources-78077#respond Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:53:54 +0000 https://drillingcontractor.org/?p=78077 Akita Drilling agreed to acquire Fox Drilling, the drilling subsidiary of Canadian E&P company Paramount Resources, in an all-share transaction expected to close in June 2026. Akita will issue 19,264,270 voting common shares to Paramount in exchange for Fox’s assets, which consist of six triple drilling rigs – five of them high-specification AC walking rigs …

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]]> https://drillingcontractor.org/akita-drilling-to-acquire-fox-drilling-from-paramount-resources-78077/feed 0 78077 People, Companies & Products https://drillingcontractor.org/people-companies-products-81-78014 https://drillingcontractor.org/people-companies-products-81-78014#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:28:51 +0000 https://drillingcontractor.org/?p=78014 Samir Ali appointed as Seadrill President and CEO Samir Ali was appointed President and CEO of Seadrill, succeeding Simon Johnson. Mr Ali has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of the company since August 2022. He was previously with Diamond Offshore, most recently serving as Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate …

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]]> https://drillingcontractor.org/people-companies-products-81-78014/feed 0 78014 Innovex completes acquisition of downhole tool maker Drilling Innovative Solutions https://drillingcontractor.org/innovex-completes-acquisition-of-downhole-tool-maker-drilling-innovative-solutions-78011 https://drillingcontractor.org/innovex-completes-acquisition-of-downhole-tool-maker-drilling-innovative-solutions-78011#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:51:34 +0000 https://drillingcontractor.org/?p=78011 Innovex International completed its acquisition of Drilling Innovative Solutions (DIS), a Louisiana-based manufacturer of downhole cementing and float equipment founded in 2013. DIS’s product line includes the Sentinel and Defender float valves and the Gatekeeper Cement Retaining Collar, the latter designed as an alternative to conventional packer and bridge plug cement retainers. Innovex said the …

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]]> https://drillingcontractor.org/innovex-completes-acquisition-of-downhole-tool-maker-drilling-innovative-solutions-78011/feed 0 78011 BP executive named OMV’s first female CEO https://drillingcontractor.org/bp-executive-named-omvs-first-female-ceo-77878 https://drillingcontractor.org/bp-executive-named-omvs-first-female-ceo-77878#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:49:25 +0000 https://drillingcontractor.org/?p=77878 Emma Delaney, a BP executive vice president, was appointed CEO of Austrian energy company OMV, becoming the first woman to hold the role in the company’s history. OMV’s Supervisory Board formalized Ms Delaney’s appointment as chairwoman of the Executive Board and CEO on 21 April. She will succeed Alfred Stern, who will conclude his mandate …

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]]> https://drillingcontractor.org/bp-executive-named-omvs-first-female-ceo-77878/feed 0 77878 BP names Carol Howle deputy CEO https://drillingcontractor.org/bp-names-carol-howle-deputy-chief-executive-officer-77663 https://drillingcontractor.org/bp-names-carol-howle-deputy-chief-executive-officer-77663#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:01:01 +0000 https://drillingcontractor.org/?p=77663 BP appointed Carol Howle as deputy CEO, effective immediately. Ms Howle will continue to lead supply, trading and shipping and will also oversee the company’s ongoing portfolio review and strategy development. BP’s strategy and sustainability team will now report to Ms Howle. “Carol will oversee the ongoing portfolio review and long-term strategy development beyond our …

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]]> https://drillingcontractor.org/bp-names-carol-howle-deputy-chief-executive-officer-77663/feed 0 77663 Valaris, PETRONAS, Halliburton enter strategic collaboration for offshore Suriname development https://drillingcontractor.org/valaris-petronas-halliburton-enter-strategic-collaboration-for-offshore-suriname-development-77657 https://drillingcontractor.org/valaris-petronas-halliburton-enter-strategic-collaboration-for-offshore-suriname-development-77657#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:15:04 +0000 https://drillingcontractor.org/?p=77657 Valaris announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Ensco UK Drilling Ltd entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with PETRONAS Suriname and Halliburton to support the development of PETRONAS’ offshore assets. The agreement brings together Valaris’ drilling expertise, PETRONAS Suriname’s basin knowledge and Halliburton’s subsurface, well construction and digital solutions. It establishes a collaborative framework across …

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]]> https://drillingcontractor.org/valaris-petronas-halliburton-enter-strategic-collaboration-for-offshore-suriname-development-77657/feed 0 77657 Halliburton acquires Sekal to expand drilling automation portfolio https://drillingcontractor.org/halliburton-acquires-sekal-to-expand-drilling-automation-portfolio-77645 https://drillingcontractor.org/halliburton-acquires-sekal-to-expand-drilling-automation-portfolio-77645#respond Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:32:00 +0000 https://drillingcontractor.org/?p=77645 Halliburton acquired Sekal, a drilling automation software company previously wholly owned by Sumitomo Corporation, combining Sekal’s DrillTronics automation platform with Halliburton’s LOGIX automation and remote operations offering. Sekal’s solutions have been deployed in more than 1,300 wells worldwide. The combined offering integrates well placement, wellbore hydraulics and rig operations in real time, and pairs with …

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