West Eminence begins Santos basin drilling

July 13, 2009
The semisubmersible West Eminence has begun drilling operations for Petrobras in the Santos basin, Brazil.

Offshore staff

HAMILTON, Bermuda -- The semisubmersible West Eminence has begun drilling operations for Petrobras in the Santos basin, Brazil. The rig is Seadrill’s eighth consecutive ultra deepwater newbuild and is chartered under a six-year contract.

07/13/2009