Occidental Petroleum completes $12bn acquisition of CrownRock

Occidental Petroleum completes $12bn acquisition of CrownRock

Occidental Petroleum Corporation has successfully completed its high-stakes acquisition of CrownRock, a prominent US-based oil and gas producer, in a landmark $12 billion deal. Announced in December 2023 and now finalised, this transaction represents a significant expansion of Occidental’s operations in the Midland Basin, one of the most prolific oil-producing regions in the United States. […]

Transocean secures $486m contract for Deepwater Aquila offshore Brazil

Transocean secures $486m contract for Deepwater Aquila offshore Brazil

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG), a leading player in offshore drilling, today announced a three-year contract for its new ultra-deepwater drillship, the Deepwater Aquila, with a national oil company in Brazil. Slated to commence in Q3 2024, the contract represents a firm backlog of approximately $486 million, excluding a mobilization fee calculated at 90 times the […]