The RigLogix Podcast

RLX News Roundup 16th January 2026

Westwood Global Energy Group

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Kath Gammack presents the roundup of some of the week’s key offshore rig news and rig data for the week ending January 16th 2026.

  • Energy Emerger headed to Oman for new deal in March
  • Navitas agrees to farm-in to the North Falklands Basin licence
  • Lebanon signs agreement with international firms to explore area bordering Israel
  • Shelf Drilling Fortress demobilising to Invergordon, Scotland
  • PETRONAS files motion clarifying regulatory framework in Sarawak
  • Bluewhale-1 sets sail for Myanmar
  • Santorini to finish up with Eni in late February
  • Walter receives drilling permit for Summit prospect
  • Valaris DS-17 moves inshore
  • Chevron takes FID on Leviathan gas expansion