Seadrill announces contracts for three jack up rigs

Seadrill Ltd. announced contracts for the three jack up rigs: Offshore Mischief, Offshore Defender, and West Leda. The three contracts have an aggregated revenue potential of $311 million including mobilization fees and assignment-specific rig modifications.

Paula Dittrick

Feb. 7, 2012

Brunei Shell Petroleum Co. Sdn. Bhd. hired Offshore Defender for drilling offshore Negara Brunei Darussalam, which is in northwestern Borneo. The 4-year contract is expected to commence in the second quarter. The rig currently is operating in Brazil.

Equion Energia Ltd. plans to use Offshore Mischief in Colombia. The assignment is for a firm period of 180 days with operations starting late first quarter. Seadrill said this agreement is a continuation of the rig's existing contract.

ExxonMobil E&P Malaysia Inc. hired West Leda for a development drilling offshore Malaysia. The assignment is for a firm 18 months starting in late March. This continues its current contract.

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Paula Dittrick

Senior Staff Writer

Paula Dittrick has covered oil and gas from Houston for more than 20 years. Starting in May 2007, she developed a health, safety, and environment beat for Oil & Gas Journal. Dittrick is familiar with the industry’s financial aspects. She also monitors issues associated with carbon sequestration and renewable energy.

Dittrick joined OGJ in February 2001. Previously, she worked for Dow Jones and United Press International. She began writing about oil and gas as UPI’s West Texas bureau chief during the 1980s. She earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in journalism from the University of Nebraska in 1974.