The company has confirmed that a contract amendment has now been signed with Shell UK Limited granting three additional options on WilPhoenix.
Each option covers the drilling of a single exploration well within or at the end of the current decommissioning program. The options are to be declared by 31st August 2019.
WilPhoenix is one of Awilco Drilling's two Enhanced Pacesetter semi-submersibles and is equipped for drilling in water depths up to 1200 ft. Awilco Drilling also has one new build rig on order of Moss CS60 ECO MW design equipped for drilling in harsh environments, and independent options for additional three rigs of the same design.
Read the article online at: https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/05102018/awilco-drilling-plc-contract-amendment-signed-with-shell/
