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    1. Drilling & Completion

    BP keeps Byford Dolphin rig in North Sea

    June 8, 2012
    Dolphin Drilling has entered into a three-year contract with BP for use of the semisubmersible Byford Dolphin in the UK North Sea.

    Offshore staff

    OSLO, Norway – Dolphin Drilling has entered into a three-year contract with BP for use of the semisubmersible Byford Dolphin in the UK North Sea.

    The new contract will start in direct continuation of a current program, and has an estimated value of $378 million. There is an option for a further three-year extension.

    Early in 2014 the rig will undergo an early class renewal survey, including installation of a new five-ram BOP.

    6/8/2012