Norway’s Seadrill has ordered yet another $600million super-drillship from Samsung of South Korea with delivery set for Q4 2014.
The company has agreed to a fixed price option to build a further drillship at the yard, with delivery in Q1 2015. The option vessel will be of the same design as the existing six drillships under construction at Samsung.
Seadrill’s construction program now totals 19 units, including seven drillships, two harsh environment semisubmersibles, five tender rigs, and five jackups. In addition the company has fixed-priced options for three ultra-deepwater/harsh environment units.