DOLPHIN OFFSHORE (Introduction)
DOLPHIN OFFSHORE (Introduction)
DOLPHIN OFFSHORE (Introduction)
BUSINESS MODEL
National Oilwell Vacro Inc. has sold two 20,000-psi (20K)
BOP stacks to Transocean. This, the company said,
makes it the first oilfield equipment manufacturer to
successfully design, engineer, and sell such a package.
According to NOV, the 20K BOP stack is designed to
optimize uptime and reduce unplanned stack pulls. It is
also designed for use with extremely high pressure
reservoirs and can be used in ultra- deepwater.
Joe Rovig, President, NOV Rig Technologies, said: “This is
a historic moment for the offshore oil and gas industry.
The introduction of NOV’s 20K BOP marks a new era in
the exploration and development of high-pressure
formations”…
The sale of this equipment and technology package is
the culmination of five years of work by NOV Rig
Technologies. The initial deployment is expected in 2021
on a 20K well in the Gulf of Mexico.
Oversupply still prevails in oilfield service sector
Oilfield service companies are starting to increase prices
for products and services, according to consultant
Rystad Energy.
Many oil and gas companies scaled back their
investments in 2015 as oil prices fell, and the smaller
players were forced to cut costs.
This trend continued in 2016, Martinsen said, but in
2017 and 2018 more E&Ps could finally finance their
ambitious operations growth through improved
operational cash flow, leaving market concentration
levels in 2018 on par with those seen back in 2014.
Rystad’s analysis suggests that the Big Four of
Schlumberger, Halliburton, BHGE, and TechnipFMC, and
the next 10 largest service companies, started to lose
market share to smaller players in late in 2015.
But market concentration was re-established in 2017
and 2018 following various major M&A deals in the
industry.
“Even though the oilfield service market has become
more concentrated at the same time as the buyer side
has become more fragmented, there are also other
factors which impact pricing power,”Martinsen said.
Some segments, despite being more concentrated, are
still heavily challenged by oversupply, forcing companies
to adjust their capacity before prices improves.
ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
Role of IGAAP in Dolphin Offshore
Auditor’s Responsibility
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Significant accounting policies
a) Fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible assets and depreciation
Tangible assets are valued at cost, which includes the
purchase price of the asset, and other direct costs incurred in
getting the asset at the approachable location and into a
condition where they can be put to use.
Intangible assets and amortization
Intangible assets comprising of “Computer Software” are
recorded at acquisition cost and are amortized over the
estimated useful life on straight line basis.
b) Investments
Long term investments are stated at cost. Current
investments are stated at lower cost or fair value. Cost of
investments is determined as the purchase price of the
investments plus other direct costs incurred on establishing
clear ownership of the investment.
c) Inventories
Stores and spares are valued at lower of cost and net
realizable value.
d) Recognition of revenue
The company generally adopts the proportionate
completion method of revenue recognition where
revenues are recognized as and when work is
completed. Eg.- per day, per square meter etc.
e) Leases
Leases, where the lessor effectively retains substantially
all the risks and benefits of ownership of the leased
item, are classified as operating leases. Operating lease
payments are recognized as expense in the Statement of
Profit and Loss on a straight-line basis over the lese
term.
f) Foreign currency transactions
Foreign currency transactions are recorded in the books
of account at the exchange rate prevailing on the date
of the transaction.
g) Employee benefits
Short term employee benefits
Liability in respect of short term compensated absences
is accounted for at undiscounted amount likely to be
paid as per entitlement.
Defined contribution plan
Retirement benefits in the nature of Provident Fund,
superannuation scheme and others which are defined
contribution schemes, are charged to the Statement of
Profit and Loss of the year when contributions accrue.
Defined benefit plan
The liability for Gratuity, a defined benefit obligation, is
accrued and provided for on the basis of actuarial
valuation using the projected unit credit method as on
the balance sheet date.
Other long term benefits
Long term compensated absences are provided on the
basis of actuarial valuation, using the projected unit
credit method as on the balance sheet date.
h) Deferred tax and income tax
. Deferred taxes arise due to the difference in recognition
of income and expenses as per company’s books of account
prepared as per generally accepted accounting principles and
as per the income tax returns prepared in accordance with
the provisions of Indian Income tax Act ,1961.
i) Earnings per share
Earnings per share have been calculated on the basis of
the weighted average of the number of equity shares of
Rs 10 each that are outstanding as at the balance sheet
date.
j) Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements requires
estimates and assumptions to be made that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure
of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period.
KEY FINANCIALS