Sunday, September 30, 2012

Noble Energy contracts Atwood?s drillship for exploration program

EBR Staff Writer
Published 28 September 2012

Noble Energy, US based oil and gas exploration and production company, has announced signing a three year contract with Atwood Oceanics? subsidiary for the under construction offshore drillship named Atwood Advantage.

The company will use the Atwood Advantage to carry out its deep water exploration and development program.

Upon completion of the drillship, Noble Energy will pay $584,000 per day as the lease rate for the offshore drilling equipment.
Noble Energy will first employ the drilling rig to spud deep oil targets in the Eastern Mediterranean.

The 12,000ft water depth and 40,000ft drill depth ratings, dual BOP stacks, increased mobility, and improved offline capabilities will further complement the company's offshore program.

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Korean shipbuilder, is building the rig and is expected to deliver it in the final quarter of 2013.

Source: http://explorationanddevelopment.energy-business-review.com/news/noble-energy-contracts-atwoods-drillship-for-exploration-program-280912

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