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Transocean Cashes In on its Popularity Among Day Traders

The Maritime Executive 16 Jun 2021

Over the past seven months, offshore rig operator Transocean has seen its share price rise from 70 cents a share to $4.20 a share - a fivefold increase ... The company also recently reached an agreement with rig-builder Sembcorp to delay the delivery of two ultra-expensive drillships, keeping its fleet size in control in an oversupplied market ... ....

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The GPU shortage is so bad that MSI is rereleasing the seven-year old GT 730

Digital Trends 11 Jun 2021

MSI is releasing it specifically for builders who are using a processor without integrated graphics, such as AMD’s Ryzen series and Intel’s F-series processors ... Many builders have turned to AMD’s budget APUs ... — could help budget builders finally finish a rig.

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Ryzen 7 5700G and Ryzen 5 5600G Cezanne benchmarks should concern Intel AMD Zen 3

TechRadar 12 May 2021

Unfortunately, for now, the Ryzen 5000 G-series is only arriving through pre-built desktop rigs, which will launch in May. In other words, only system builders can currently purchase the chip, though AMD has confirmed that the Zen 3 powered Cezanne line will be made available for ...

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Does THIS clue mean the Game of Thrones prequel is being filmed in Cornwall? Locals ...

The Daily Mail 22 Apr 2021

As lorries from Warner Bros as well as unmarked film crews, set builders and lighting rigs were spotted in multiple locations around Cornwall, locals began to speculate ... As lorries from Warner Bros as well as unmarked film crews, set builders and lighting rigs were spotted in multiple locations around Cornwall, locals began to speculate.

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Lifelong Tory voters abandoning party over cladding crisis

The Observer 29 Mar 2021

After the Grenfell Tower fire, it emerged that hundreds of tower blocks were wrapped in similar combustible materials that builders and building inspectors believed were being used in line with regulations ... Test rigs were set up according to the manufacturer’s instructions rather than fully independently.

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SWS delivers two jack-ups for operation offshore China

Offshore Energy Today 09 Mar 2021

Chinese ship and rig builder Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) delivered two JU2000E jack-up rigs – the Guoshun and Guoxin – on 3 March. The post SWS delivers two jack-ups for operation.. ... .

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Stena sets out to become the world’s first decarbonisation exploration driller

Splash24/7 04 Feb 2021

Both parties are interested in so called offshore decarbonisation exploration ... Stena Drilling owns four ultra-deep water drillships and two semi-submersible midwater drilling rigs ... Similarly, last week, Keppel, one of the best known rig builders in the world, announced plans to exit rig building to focus on renewables ... .

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Asus Reveals z590 Motherboards, Ready for 11th Gen Intel CPUs

Game Rant 02 Feb 2021

ASUS has announced a brand new piece of hardware for PC rig builders to get the most out of the Next-Gen tech coming to the larger market throughout 2021 ... Of course, as is the case with any high-end rig, price is going to eventually have to come into play when ASUS finally ...

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Bid-rigging and gun jumping targeted in new legislation

The Irish Times 02 Feb 2021

The proposed legislation will create the specific offence of “bid rigging” which is regarded as a form of cartel behaviour ... Ms O’Reilly said many TDs had heard complaints from small builders that bid-rigging was a problem with relation to large-scale State contracts.

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Labour calls for action over 'extraordinary' cladding scandal

The Observer 01 Feb 2021

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Seismic shift for Keppel O&M as it ditches rigs and shiprepairs

Tradewinds 29 Jan 2021

Keppel Offshore & Marine ...

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S'pore bourse declines in line with markets across region

Straits Times 29 Jan 2021

Local shares closed lower yesterday to mark a second week in the red amid a decline across the region ... It plunged 8.2 per cent to $5.01 after unveiling a plan on Thursday to exit the rig business and pivot to clean energy. Sembcorp Marine, also a rig builder, was the third most actively traded with 170 million shares done ... ....

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OPINION: Keppel shock exit puts rig builders in spotlight

Upstream Online 28 Jan 2021

Keppel's decision to exit the offshore ...

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Keppel and Borr agree on another rig delivery delay

Offshore Energy Today 28 Jan 2021

Offshore rig builder Keppel and rig owner Borr Drilling have agreed a further delay for the delivery of five jack-up rigs that Keppel is building for Borr. The post Keppel and Borr agree on another.. ... .

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Keppel to exit rig-building business; posts 2020 loss but back in black for second half

Straits Times 28 Jan 2021

After completing existing rigs under construction, Keppel O&M will not undertake any new project requiring large upfront capex or without milestone payments ... Keppel and its smaller rival, Sembcorp Marine, were among the world's biggest oil rig-builders, but low oil prices and an oversupply of rigs have hit the business hard.