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SOUTH ASIA this contract award. We are committed to Scarborough field and the installation of a
delivering strong operational and QHSE semi-submersible floating production unit
Shelf Drilling awarded new performance while being commercially (FPU). The FPU provides gas processing
attractive, which underpins our strategy to be
including gas separation, dehydration and
contract in India with ONGC the number one provider of wellbore cleanup compression. A new pipeline, approximately
operations in Malaysia.”
430 km in length, will transport dry gas from
Shelf Drilling announced today that it has Odfjell Technology offers the most robust the FPU to the onshore Pluto LNG facility.
received an award for a three-year contract range of wellbore tools on the market, Under the contract, ABL’s Australian
for the F.G. McClintock jack-up rig with Oil covering the full spectrum of wellbore cleanup operation will provide MWS support
and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) for requirements. The company has over 15 years throughout the construction, transportation &
operations in the Mumbai High, offshore of experience in provision of wellbore cleanup installation (T&I) operations phases across the
India. The planned start-up of operations is services around the world, maintaining the complete project including the FPU, SURF,
Q1 2023. highest level of efficiency, reliability, and mooring system and the export trunkline
SHELF DRILLING, May 20, 2022 safety. Its areas of core competence also cover packages.
on-demand design and engineering solutions Operations for which MWS approval
to meet all types of specialised tooling will be provided will take place in Australia,
SOUTHEAST ASIA requirements. China and various other Southeast Asian and
ODFJELL TECHNOLOGY, May 18, 2022 European locations. ABL will utilise its global
Borr Drilling Ltd – EMA to seek more term LNG network of offices to support the work.
The scope of work is targeted to commence
Announcement of LoA for importers in Q2 2022 and is expected to end in Q1 2025.
ABL GROUP, May 19, 2022
jack-up drilling rig The Energy Market Authority (EMA) has

Borr Drilling is pleased to announce it has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to Beach Energy –
secured a binding letter of award (LoA) for appoint up to two additional term liquefied appointment of chief
the premium jack-up drilling rig “Saga” from natural gas (LNG) importers for Singapore.
an undisclosed operator in Southeast Asia. This will complement the current four term executive officer
The programme is expected to commence in LNG importers to enhance competition and
Q4 2022, in direct continuation of the current provide more options for gas buyers. The board of directors of Beach Energy
contract, for a duration of four years plus Natural gas, which is the cleanest- is pleased to announce the appointment
options. burning fossil fuel, is one of four Switches of Mr Morné Engelbrecht as chief
The company has after this a contracted in Singapore’s transition towards a more executive officer, effective immediately.
fleet of 20 rigs out of a total of 23 delivered reliable, affordable and cleaner energy future. Mr Engelbrecht’s appointment follows an
rigs. Natural gas is used to produce around 95% extensive international recruitment process
BORR DRILLING, May 18, 2022 of Singapore’s electricity, and will continue to led by Beach’s board of directors and external
be a dominant fuel for Singapore’s electricity advisors.
Odfjell Technology generation, as the other three Switches are Engelbrecht’s strong performance in the role
The search process, coupled with Mr
being scaled up – solar, regional power grids
secures wellbore cleanup and low-carbon alternatives. of acting chief executive officer, confirmed
that he is the ideal candidate to lead Beach
Interested parties are invited to submit
equipment and services proposals which will be evaluated based on through ongoing execution of its development
their ability to provide reliable, secure and
programmes and the next phase of growth.
contract from Petronas competitive supply of LNG to Singapore. gas and resource sector experience, including
Mr Engelbrecht has over 20 years of oil,
Proposals must be submitted by July 8, 2022,
Malaysia 3.00pm (Singapore time). the last six years with Beach Energy. Mr
Engelbrecht joined Beach in 2016 as chief
ENERGY MARKET AUTHORITY, May 19, 2022
Odfjell Technology, an offshore operations, financial officer and was instrumental in the
well services technology and engineering transformational acquisition and subsequent
solutions supplier, has been awarded a three– OCEANIA integration of Lattice Energy.
year contract with Petronas through their In November 2021, Mr Engelbrecht
local agent Time Marine Services, to provide ABL wins new Woodside assumed the role of acting chief executive
all required tools, chemicals and services for officer and has overseen successful progress
the company’s wellbore cleanup operations in contract on Scarborough of Beach’s major capital programmes in the
east Malaysia. offshore Otway Basin and Perth Basin, which
The agreement, awarded by Petronas Woodside, as operator for and on behalf of the are being delivered safely, on schedule and on
subsidiary Petronas Carigali, follows Odfjell Scarborough joint venture, has appointed ABL budget.
Technology’s successful delivery of similar Group to provide marine warranty services Commenting on the appointment,
services to other operators offshore Malaysia. (MWS) for construction, transportation and chairman Glenn Davis said “We are very
Paul Toner, vice president of MEAA installation work on the Scarborough Project pleased that Morné has accepted the role
well services at Odfjell Technology, said: in offshore Western Australia. of chief executive officer. Morné has clearly
“We are delighted with the confidence The development consists of up to 13 demonstrated his leadership capabilities over
Petronas Malaysia has shown in us through subsea wells drilled over the life of the many years with Beach and his credentials

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