Tensions escalate in the South China Sea

Petronas' deep-water exploration at centre of latest regional maritime dispute dubbed "a dangerous, ongoing game of chicken"

Under the spotlight: the then-newbuild ultra-deepwater drillship West Capella undergoing seatrials in 2008 — Under the spotlight: the then-newbuild ultra-deepwater drillship West Capella undergoing seatrials in 2008Photo: SEADRILL

Amanda Battersby

Singapore

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Published 27 February 2020, 10:28Updated 27 February 2020, 10:28