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Oil India, Dolphin Drilling inks pact for hiring of Blackford Dolphin

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Last Updated : Jul 23 2024 | 8:50 AM IST

Oil India informed that it has signed a contract with Dolphin Drilling, Norway for the hiring of the 'Anchor Moored Semi-Submersible Drilling Unit Blackford Dolphin' on 22 July 2024.

Dolphin Drilling is a leading drilling contractor for the offshore oil & gas industry.

The Blackford Dolphin will be deployed for drilling in Andaman Offshore Blocks to undertake exploration activities in the block, the company stated in the filing.

Oil India is a state-owned Maharatna under the administrative control of India's Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. As of 31 March 2024, the Government of India held 56.66% stake in the company.

The petroleum business company reported 13.45% increase in standalone net profit to Rs 2,028.83 crore on 2.46% rise in revenue from operations to Rs 5,527.3 crore in Q4 FY24 over Q4 FY23.

The scrip slipped 2.86% to close at Rs 555 on Monday, 22 July 2024.

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First Published: Jul 23 2024 | 8:42 AM IST

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