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When will sonadrill start drilling in Angola?

Sonadrill an Angolan drilling joint venture between National Oil Company Sonangol and drilling contractor Seadrill – will launch its fourth drillship in Angola in early 2025, Petra Lussana Pina, Drilling Trainee, Sonadrill told Energy Capital & Power.

Does Chevron have a jack-up rig in Angola?

Chevron Offshore drilling contractor Shelf Drilling has secured a one-year contract extension for its Shelf Drilling Tenacious jack-up rig, operating offshore Angola. The extension, granted until November 2024, is a continuation of its contract with Chevron’s Angola subsidiary, Cabinda Gulf Oil Company.

Why is Angola launching a new drillship?

In an exclusive interview during Angola Oil & Gas 2024, Pina said the launch of the new drillship falls under efforts to meet the growing demand for drilling services and equipment as Angola intensifies oil and gas exploration.

Will Sonangol become a leading operator in Angola?

Aiming to become a leading operator in Angola, Sonangol announced last September the launch of drilling and appraisal preparations on Block KON11 in the onshore Kwanza Basin. The block is home to the historic Tobias field, a brownfield development.

What is ExxonMobil doing in Angola?

ExxonMobil International energy company ExxonMobil is investing $200 million to drill an offshore frontier exploration well in the Namibe Basin by the end of 2024. Partnering with national oil company Sonangol, the campaign aims to uncover new oil and gas reserves in Angola’s underexplored acreage.

Who owns Angola's offshore block 31/21?

Azule Energy Azule Energy, a bp and Eni joint venture, and Norwegian energy company Equinor have secured a Production Sharing Agreement for Angola’s offshore Block 31/21, covering a 4,500-km2 deepwater area in the Lower Congo Basin.