Maersk Drilling has been awarded a contract by Shell for the deepwater semi-submersible rig Mærsk Developer.
The contract covers the drilling and completion of three wells, and the suspension of one well, all offshore Trinidad.
The eight to nine month contract is expected to start next January and has options for more than two years of additional work.
The Danish conglomerate’s drilling arm will also provide additional in-field services as part of the deal with the Anglo Dutch supermajor.
Chief commercial officer Lars Østergaard, said: “Working with Shell on this project and contributing to delivering gas production in Trinidad is very exciting for Maersk Drilling.
“The project scope involves a range of integrated services and we look forward to taking on the responsibility for these while deploying Maersk Developer’s advanced drilling capabilities. Together with Shell we will do our utmost to deliver the project in a safe and efficient manner.”
Maersk Drilling has also been awarded a contract extension for jack-up Maersk Resolve by Wintershall Noordzee B.V.
The duration of the contract has been extended from the original 86 days to a minimum of 160-190 days, with further options included.
In addition, Maersk Drilling has entered into an extension of the contract with Petrogas E&P Netherlands for the jack-up Maersk Resolute.
The extension covers plug and abandonment work at the Q1 Halfweg platform off the Dutch coast. The extension brings the contract from 95 days up to a total of 140 days.
The total duration of the two extensions is up to 150 days.
Østergaard added: “The North Sea is a key market for us, and we remain committed to offering a safe and efficient operation to both Wintershall and Petrogas.”
Mærsk Developer is currently located in Aruba having completed its last drilling campaign for Repsol Columbia in June 2017.
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