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Rangers1,
" What non rig pigs don't really understand is how much of an impact C19 is having on day to day operations "
Well maybe. Or maybe not.
What really irked me was that 'EnergyVoice' article last week highlighting a CV-19 medivac from the AM, as though it were something special. Because I'm sure there are any number of similar instances taking place on any number of other installations. Rigs, platforms, supply boats, whatever. They're all fairly 'closed environments' where it's pretty much impossible for people to observe 'social distancing', and also (at least within accommodation units, control-rooms, rigfloor 'Drilling Shacks', etc.), there is air-conditioning which means that if someone sneezes, one's quite likely to breath that air, even if one's in a different cabin.
Of course, it's even worse in aircraft, and especially helicopters where one's crammed in like sardines.
"I have heard but not sure if 100% correct, that there are 11 Jack Up's and some semi's looking to go into Invergordon in the next while due to this downturn with planned wells being shelved."
OK, maybe just rumour, but it wouldn't surprise me at all.
" Drill crews on platforms are getting notices and with rigs heading in, I would expect there would be more pay offs. The NS is not in a good place at the moment but you won't see this in the news for obvious reasons. Looking for a producer to be drilled in the short term I find somehow doubtful but who knows this is just my view."
For lack of news, this doesn't surprise me, either. But the point (for us at least), is that it won't be a phenomenon specific to Hurricane. Nor the NS oil industry, neither. What will be happening in the GoM with their monster platforms and huge manpower?
ADUK - What non rig pigs don't really understand is how much of an impact C19 is having on day to day operations particularly for drilling contractors and the companies who employ them. First there are problems with getting service partners to the rig to carry out their role in operations given lockdown, restricted travel and accommodation in Aberdeen. Secondly even if you do get the personnel you still need to get their equipment to the rig which agains needs people on the ground to organise and transport it. Finally the oil price does not justify the spending of capital expenditure.
I have heard but not sure if 100% correct, that there are 11 Jack Up's and some semi's looking to go into Invergordon in the next while due to this downturn with planned wells being shelved. Drill crews on platforms are getting notices and with rigs heading in, I would expect there would be more pay offs. The NS is not in a good place at the moment but you won't see this in the news for obvious reasons. Looking for a producer to be drilled in the short term I find somehow doubtful but who knows this is just my view.
Maybe a good time to hire Seawell for P&A work from a cost point of view? Although looking at the weather up there just at the moment the timing my not be so good!
MCB55,
" as you have said before Hur are not about to comment on day by day operations."
Yes, I have said that in the past, and still maintain that view. But the 'voyage of the 'Seawell' is a major operational thing, and there hasn't been a squeak from HQ about what it's all about, even though some people here and there have made some good guesses.
Sure, P&A-ing some obsolete wells isn't as sexy as drilling a new 'producer', and could probably be taken as a negative sign by those not really understanding the nuts-and-bolts of the entire thing.
But it would nevertheless be nice to have such guesses confirmed or otherwise, 'cos the 'Seawell' is costing more than calling an Uber from the heliport.
"I do wish Hurricomms could be a bit more 'open' about what's going on."
Yes wouldn't we all.......but to be fair I think the situation is somewhat "fluid" to say the least and no concrete forward plan as yet (the OGA, Spirit and poo being major and variable influencers!).......and as you have said before Hur are not about to comment on day by day operations.
Pisces11,
"The Stena Natalita is also standing by the AM waiting on weather to connect up. "
According to my sources, it's nowt to do with the weather. Instead it's applying sterile hand-cleaner to the loading hose, foot-by-foot, which is taking the time...
The Stena Natalita is also standing by the AM waiting on weather to connect up. Looking at the forecast she’ll be waiting a couple of days. S.N is the second tanker to visit after the Betty Knutsnen also paid a visit a few days ago.
I see that the PBLJ has left the Cromarty anchorage, and is heading into the Firth itself. Looks like 'Rangers1' was spot-on with his supposition a few days ago as to the rig's destination.
It'll be interesting to see where she anchors-up. If it's close to a quayside in might (opinion) mean she's moving on soon. But if it's somewhere further out, my opinion is that she'll be staying there awhile.
We're now into April. So obviously plans for the rig (which we didn't know much about to start with) have changed. I wouldn't be surprised if some 'force majeur' agreement has been reached with Transocean, and the drilling program put on hold.
Meanwhile, 'Seawell' after a quick layover at Scrabster is heading north again, destination Whirlwind. I thought she was over Whirlwind a couple of weeks ago, but maybe that was just for a quick look-see, and now she's going back to complete the P&A. (Another guess.)
I do wish Hurricomms could be a bit more 'open' about what's going on. OK, we may have learned more had the CMD taken place, but it didn't. And whatever 'Seawell' is still up to can't come cheap. Especially as the dayrate will have been agreed before the Poo went into freefall.