Contract Award for West Saturn (Scandinavian Oil-Gas Magazine)

Contract Award for West Saturn

Published Jul 14, 2017

West Saturn drillship headed to Brazil (photo: Seadrill)

Seadrill Limited has secured a firm contract for one well and one drill stem test with Statoil Brasil Óleo e Gas for the West Saturn in Brazil. The contract also includes a number of option wells to be drilled in blocks where Statoil has license and operatorship. West Saturn is expected to commence operations between December 2017 and January 2018.

The backlog for the firm portion of the contract, is expected to be approximately USD 26 million. The West Saturn will be upgraded with a Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) system that is expected to be utilised as part of the upcoming work scope. The Saturn represents the fifth unit managed by Seadrill equipped with MPD equipment.

Tags: Seadrill Limited, Statoil Brasil Óleo e Gas

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