SLB Dips on Winning Drill Contract

SLB Dips on Winning Drill Contract

Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) saw its shares move lower Monday, as the company has been awarded a major drilling contract by Australian independent Woodside Energy (NYSE: WDS) for its ultra-deepwater Trion development project, offshore Mexico. SLB will oversee the delivery of 18 ultra-deepwater wells using an integrated services approach and … Read more

Commercial lunar lander Athena heading to the moon with a drill, rover and rocket-powered “hopper” to search for ice

Commercial lunar lander Athena heading to the moon with a drill, rover and rocket-powered “hopper” to search for ice

With two commercial lunar landers already on their way, Houston-based Intuitive Machines has high hopes for its second robotic lander — Athena, the centerpiece of a multi-element, NASA-sponsored mission — launching Wednesday to help pave the way for human expeditions and search for ice. Liftoff from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center is targeted … Read more

Australia Says China Warned Of ‘Live Fire’ Drill Off East Coast

Australia Says China Warned Of ‘Live Fire’ Drill Off East Coast

China issued a warning Friday of potential “live fire” naval drills in international waters off Australia’s eastern coast but gave little prior notice, disrupting commercial air flights, the Australian government said. Beijing described the manoeuvres as training exercises that were “safe, standard and professional” and in line with international law, without commenting on whether live … Read more