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BP Oman has announced the award of two long-term drilling contracts for the Khazzan project in Block 61.
KCA Deutag has been awarded more than $400mn contracts for the construction and operation of five new build land rigs for Khazzan.
In a statement, BP said the rigs are being assembled in Nizwa to help maximise employment opportunities in Oman.
In addition, Oman’s Abraj Energy Service has been awarded more than $330 million contracts to supply three drilling rigs for the full field development of the Khazzan Project.
“We are pleased to announce these contracts which continue to progress our development of the gas resources at Block 61,” said BP Oman General Manager Dave Campbell.
“Abraj Energy Service and KCA Deutag will play important roles in the massive drilling programme ahead. The selection of Abraj Energy Services demonstrates once again BP’s commitment to in country value.”
Since the approval of the Khazzan Project development, BP has awarded a number of contracts.
Several contracts with a value around $90mn have been awarded to local Omani companies for civil works, including well pads and in-field roads.
More recently, BP awarded contracts with a value of around $16mn to several Omani companies to supply carbon steel pipes and to manufacture, supply and install a water pipeline.
