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    1. Drilling & Completion

    Polar Pioneer cleared for drilling operations on Troll

    Aug. 13, 2013
    The Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority has approved use of the Transocean semisubmersible Polar Pioneer for drilling on the Troll field in the North Sea.
    Polar Pioneer
    Polar Pioneer

    Offshore staff

    OSLO, Norway – The Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority has approved use of the Transocean semisubmersible Polar Pioneer for drilling on the Troll field in the North Sea.

    Operator Statoil plans to use the rig for permanent plug-back of well 31/5-J-41 and side track drilling of well 31/5-H-2 in production license 085. Water depth at the site varies from 313-318 m (1,027-1,043 ft).

    The program is expected to start in September and last about four months.

    8/13/2013