NWD Intelligence Lens
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25 Oct 2026 · 18:15 · Europe/Istanbul
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NWD invites qualified inspection companies to submit Technical and Commercial Offers for inspection of Rig 15
Rig 15 · Abu Tefeil
NWD invited qualified inspection companies to inspect Rig 15 at Abu Tefeil under DS-1 CAT 4, covering drill-pipe/tubular body and tool-joint inspection plus handling equipment and lifting gear; bidders must confirm readiness to mobilize and the successful subcontractor must be ready to commence immediately upon NWD notification.
Open source evidence →اعلان عن طلب عروض لتقديم خدمة الانترنت عبر الاقمار الصناعية لحفارات الشركة الوطنية لحفر وصيانة ابار النفط
NWD-owned rigs
NWD invited qualified companies to submit technical and commercial offers to provide satellite internet services for company-owned rigs; the submission deadline is 22 October 2026 at 12:00, and offers must remain valid for 60 days from closing.
Open source evidence →Request for quotation (RFQ) NDT Inspection & Certification of Lifting Equipment
DP-3 Offshore Rig · DP-3 Offshore Rig
NWD issued an RFQ for NDT inspection, examination and certification of lifting equipment and accessories for the DP-3 Offshore Rig as part of its Five-Year Major Overhaul Program; completion required within six weeks from commencement; closing date 13 October 2026.
Open source evidence →REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)
Rig 25 / Rig 24 · Mabruk Field / Akakus Field
NWD invited proposals for lifting, handling-equipment and tubular inspection services for Rig 25 at Mabruk and Rig 24 at Akakus.
NWD set 4 October 2026 at 12:00 as the closing time for the Rig 25 / Rig 24 inspection RFQ.
Open source evidence →Invitation for the Provision of an Offshore Semi-Submersible Drilling Rig
Semi-submersible unit (unspecified) · Marine field development program
NWD required a subsea BOP system with a minimum working pressure rating of 10,000 psi.
NWD set 30 September 2026 as the submission deadline for the offshore semi-submersible prequalification.
Open source evidence →A technical and financial meeting discussed drilling performance, well maintenance, and development of operational capabilities
At its 2026 technical and financial meeting, NWD reported maintenance completed on 188 wells.
At its 2026 technical and financial meeting, NWD reported drilling 21 wells for several NOC subsidiaries.
Open source evidence →RFQ announcement
Rig 8 · Sharara (Waha 2)
NWD listed Rig 8 at Sharara (Waha 2) for DROPS and API 4G Category III mast and substructure inspection.
Open source evidence →Invitation to Submit Technical and Commercial Offer for Rig Inspection mast and substructure
Rig 21 · 103 Field
NWD invited proposals for CAT IV NDT inspection of Rig 21 mast and substructure at the 103 Field.
The Rig 21 inspection RFQ listed a closing time of 23 April 2026 at 12:00.
Open source evidence →Constraints and operating attention
NWD said overdue client payments had constrained spare-parts procurement and maintenance, affecting rig and equipment readiness.
Projects, targets and development
NWD invited qualified inspection companies to inspect Rig 15 at Abu Tefeil under DS-1 CAT 4, covering drill-pipe/tubular body and tool-joint inspection plus handling equipment and lifting gear; bidders must confirm readiness to mobilize and the successful subcontractor must be ready to commence immediately upon NWD notification.
NWD invited qualified companies to submit technical and commercial offers to provide satellite internet services for company-owned rigs; the submission deadline is 22 October 2026 at 12:00, and offers must remain valid for 60 days from closing.
NWD issued an RFQ for NDT inspection, examination and certification of lifting equipment and accessories for the DP-3 Offshore Rig as part of its Five-Year Major Overhaul Program; completion required within six weeks from commencement; closing date 13 October 2026.
NWD invited proposals for lifting, handling-equipment and tubular inspection services for Rig 25 at Mabruk and Rig 24 at Akakus.
NWD reported establishing a drilling engineering department under its new organizational structure.
View all 15 verified evidence records
| Scope | Date | Topic | Metric / signal | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NWD | 13 Oct 2026 | Rig / Fleet / Integrity / Procurement | Rig 15 DS-1 CAT 4 inspection procurement signal | Historical / closed window | Evidence |
| NWD | 13 Oct 2026 | ICT / Connectivity / Procurement | Satellite internet services for NWD-owned rigs | Historical / closed window | Evidence |
| NWD | 07 Oct 2026 | Rig / Fleet / Integrity / Procurement | DP-3 Offshore Rig major-overhaul integrity activity | Historical / closed window | Evidence |
| NWD | 28 Sep 2026 | Procurement / Inspection | Rig 25 / Rig 24 inspection services | Historical / closed window | Evidence |
| NWD | 28 Sep 2026 | Procurement / Inspection | Rig 25 / Rig 24 RFQ closing date | Historical / closed window | Evidence |
| NWD | 22 Sep 2026 | Offshore Drilling / Procurement | Subsea BOP minimum working pressure | Historical / closed window | Evidence |
| NWD | 22 Sep 2026 | Offshore Drilling / Procurement | Offshore semi-submersible prequalification deadline | Historical / closed window | Evidence |
| NWD | 17 Aug 2026 | Drilling & Workover Performance | Wells maintained | 2026 review | Evidence |
| NWD | 17 Aug 2026 | Drilling & Workover Performance | Wells drilled | 2026 review | Evidence |
| NWD | 17 Aug 2026 | Capability Development | Drilling engineering department | 2026 review | Evidence |
| NWD | 17 Aug 2026 | Capability Development | Integrated drilling projects | 2026 review | Evidence |
| NWD | 17 Aug 2026 | Operational Risk / Reliability | Overdue client payments affecting fleet readiness | 2026 review | Evidence |
| NWD | 20 Jul 2026 | Procurement / Inspection | Rig 8 inspection scope | Historical / closed window | Evidence |
| NWD | 21 Apr 2026 | Procurement / Inspection | Rig 21 CAT IV NDT inspection | Historical / closed window | Evidence |
| NWD | 21 Apr 2026 | Procurement / Inspection | Rig 21 RFQ closing date | Historical / closed window | Evidence |
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