Diamond Offshore Drilling said a decision by oil major BP to end plans for drilling in the Great Australian Bight will not impact on a rig contract it has with the company.
It comes after BP said it wouldn’t proceed with exploration in region five years after it had begun looking for resources in the area and before it was allowed to drill any wells.
In a statement Diamond said both firms were exploring alternative location for the Ocean GreatWhite drilling rig.
A spokesman said: “Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc has been notified by its customer, BP, that BP will no longer pursue a drilling campaign in the Great Australian Bight.
“In 2013, BP entered into a contract with Diamond for Diamond’s harsh environment ultra-deepwater semi, the Ocean GreatWhite, and had intended to use the rig on the Great Australian Bight
campaign. BP has confirmed that its decision will not impact Diamond’s rig contract.
“BP and Diamond are exploring alternative locations for the Ocean GreatWhite.”
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