Noble announces plan to split fleet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 — Offshore drilling contractor Noble Corporation (NYSE: NE) is planning to spin off its standard specification drilling units into a separate company. David W. Williams: separation will see Noble

Rowan promotes Thomas P. Burke to President

MARCH 7, 2013 —Houston-headquartered offshore drilling conractor Rowan Companies plc (NYSE: RDC) reported today that Chief Operating Officer Thomas P. Burke, has been promoted to President. He will remain as the company’s

Seadrill shake up could include a move to Houston

OCTOBER 3, 2012 — Fredrik Halvorsen, currently the CEO of well services company Archer Limited, has succeeded Alf C. Thorkildsen as CEO of Seadrill Management. The move is part of a shake

Gulf Island Fabrication reports third quarter results

Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. (NASDAQ:GIFI) today reported a net income of $1.6 million ($.11 diluted EPS) on revenue of $85.8 million for its third quarter ended September 30, 2011, compared to net

Rowan promotes two

Rowan Companies, Inc. (NYSE:RDC) says that Thomas P. Burke has been appointed to serve as Chief Operating Officer, and Melanie M. Trent as Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and Corporate Secretary.