
Searah, a new 50/50 independent joint venture between Eni and Petronas combining key businesses across Indonesia and Malaysia, has been created as Southeast Asia’s new independent integrated energy company, with a portfolio of 19 gas-producing and development assets.

Noble Corporation, a U.S.-based offshore drilling giant, has lined up a new multi-well drilling assignment for one of its semi-submersible rigs with the UK-headquartered energy giant BP on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS).