Keppel FELS has reported that it is set to deliver the seventh semisubmersible drilling rig in the ultra-deepwater Ensco 8500 Series to Ensco on time, and within budget.
In a move designed to capitalise on high demand for ultra-specification harsh environment rigs, North Atlantic Drilling has entered into a turnkey construction contract with Jurong Shipyard for the construction of a new harsh environment semisubmersible drilling rig.
The super-drillship Platinum Explorer is on track for delivery from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), South Korea in November, according to Vantage Drilling.
