Lamprell, the specialist engineering services to the international oil, gas and renewables industry, has announced it has received a new contract award from Greatship Global Energy Services, based in Singapore, for the construction and delivery of a completely outfitted and equipped, LeTourneau designed, self-elevating Mobile Offshore Drilling Platform of a Super 116E (Enhanced) Class design.
The rig is designed to operate in water depths of up to 350 feet and will have a rated drilling depth of 30,000 feet. Lamprell will fabricate the jackup rig in its new yard in Hamriyah. The project is planned to be completed during the fourth quarter 2012.
“We are delighted to be announcing today’s contract win with Greatship, which we believe further demonstrates the strengthening market for new build jackup rigs. Greatship represents a highly valued addition to our customer base and we look forward to working with them both on this and future projects,” said Nigel McCue, Chief Executive Officer, Lamprell.
