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Bowleven contracts Aurora to drill offshore Cameroon

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HOUSTON – Bowleven Plc has contracted the Atwood Aurora jackup to drill offshore Cameroon starting in May 2012, reports Atwood Oceanics Inc.

The day rate for work offshore Cameroon is approximately $134,000. The award has an estimated firm duration of 120 days plus a one well option at the contract day rate if exercised by Dec. 31, 2011, or at $139,000 if exercised by March 31, 2012. With the award of this contract, the firm contractual commitments for the Atwood Aurora are expected to extend through October 2012. 


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12/12/2011

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