Maersk Drilling secures US$43M P&A contract

“We’re pleased to secure this long-term commitment for Maersk Resolute to continue operating in the Netherlands. By deploying the rig for a combined 31-well campaign we will be able to ensure a consistent focus on efficiency improvements from well-to-well, while simultaneously operating with the respect for the continued sustainability of the marine environment that is a key component in successful plugging and abandonment operations,” said Maersk Drilling chief operating officer Morten Kelstrup.

106-m long Maersk Resolute is a Gusto-engineered MSC CJ50 high-efficiency jack-up rig, delivered in 2008 and specialised for harsh environments. The rig is currently operating offshore the Netherlands.

Maersk Drilling’s high-spec drillship Maersk Voyager will commence a new contract worth US$108M working for Shell later this month. The contract has a total firm duration of one year and includes a mobilisation fee.

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