Dana Gas reports drilling success in Egypt, four more wells planned for 2026

Dana Gas’ most recent well drilled in Egypt’s onshore Nile Delta has identified an estimated 10 billion cu ft of gas resources, significantly surpassing a pre-drill prognosis of 3 Bcf.

PV Drilling rolls out NOV automation platform on three rigs

Petrovietnam Drilling (PV Drilling) began rolling out National Oilwell Varco’s NOVOS automation platform across its offshore fleet, aiming to standardize operations and move toward Smart Rig capability.

TotalEnergies begins drilling PNG’s first deepwater well with Noble Viking

TotalEnergies and PETRONAS began drilling the Mailu-1 exploration well, Papua New Guinea’s first deepwater well, in Block PL 576 in the Gulf of Papua on 23 June 2026.

Dolphin Drilling secures further extension for Blackford Dolphin

Dolphin Drilling’s deepwater capable semisubmersible rig, Blackford Dolphin, will continue its drilling contract with Oil India Limited following a further extension.