Lamprell says that an international drilling contractor has taken up an option that Lamprell had for a kit for a Super 116E (Enhanced) Class design Mobile Offshore Drilling Platform and has now made a contract award to Lamprell for the construction and delivery of a completely outfitted, LeTourneau designed, jackup rig. Lamprell will fabricate the jackup rig in its Hamriyah facility with expected delivery in Q1 2015.

James Moffat, Chief Executive Officer, Lamprell, said, "I am delighted to be able to announce this new contract award from a highly valued customer for the construction of a Super 116E jackup rig. Lamprell has a track record for constructing jackup rigs to very high safety and quality standards and we have confidence in our ability to deliver this project as planned. We continue to see a good bid pipeline and are focused on capitalising on the growth opportunities we see in the Group's core markets."

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