Days lost to BOP tests when rig dayrates run about $500,000 add up to already expensive wells for companies such as ConocoPhillips, which is currently participating in three wells being drilled in the ...

HOUSTON, Nov. 9-- The US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board and a federal Joint Investigation Team (JIT) are discussing who gets direct access during a forensic analysis of the Deepwater ...

The incident occurred during pressure testing of the BOP as the ultra-harsh environment rig was being prepared for mobilisation after drilling an unsuccessful exploration well on the Ulvetanna ...