Kath Gammack presents the roundup of some of the week’s key offshore rig news and rig data for the week ending September 19th 2025.

• Dragon Oil signs MoU with EGPC
• Beacon finishes campaign with Noble BlackRhino
• Valaris DPS-1 drilling schedule update
• Petrobras finds indications of hydrocarbons in Aram block
• Hanwha Drilling drillship Tidal Action commences maiden charter
• Deepsea Mira drilling BW Energy’s appraisal well off Namibia
• Chevron & Westlawn acquire interests in three blocks off Peru
• Shell receives new drilling permit for Whale/Laser Shark
• Amplitude Energy provides drilling plans update
• Brazil’s ANP approves inclusion of 275 new blocks for Permanent Concession Offer