Shell leases unit from Grupo R for deepwater GOM drilling

Shell Exploración and Extraction de México has let a contract to Grupo R for lease of the La Muralla IV semisubmersible drilling unit to operate in deepwater Gulf of Mexico.

In addition to the drilling rig, the contract provides Shell with a support team to drill three wells (with the option of extensions) starting in this year’s third quarter.

The contract is part of Shell Mexico’s strategy to accelerate deep sea exploration in Mexican territory, the company said.