Keppel Get Third Jackup Order from Maersk
Scheduled for delivery in 1Q 2015, the rig will be deployed in Dagny field in the Norwegian North Sea for Statoil when completed. The CJ70 rigs are designed for operation in the harsh environment of the North Sea, at water depths of up to 150 metres. The high capacity features include offline pipe handling and simultaneous operations as well as an enlarged cantilever reach, which will significantly increase the drilling efficiency compared to conventional units. The enhanced design also includes multi-machine control on the drill floor that adds a degree of automation to ensure a safe operation and consistent performance. A total of 150 people can be accommodated on board in single cabins.
Keppel Wins Jackup Orders Worth $1B from Maersk
Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS) has been awarded contracts from Maersk Drilling Holdings Singapore Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S (Maersk), to build two Gusto MSC CJ70 harsh environment jackup rigs worth close to $1 billion. The first rig is scheduled for delivery near end-2013, with the second rig following seven months later. As part of the agreement, Maersk has the option to build an additional jackup unit with Keppel FELS. Tong Chong Heong, CEO of Keppel Offshore & Marine, said, "The Maersk-Keppel partnership, spanning decades, has achieved many significant milestones. We are pleased that our faithful customer, Maersk, has chosen Keppel to support them in the next phase of their rig expansion program.
