Valaris rig to drill for Kosmos in the Gulf of Mexico

Offshore staff

HAMILTON, Bermuda – Valaris Ltd. has received contracts for two semisubmersibles and two jackups.

Kosmos Energy has awarded the semisubmersible VALARIS DPS-5 a one-well contract in the US Gulf of Mexico. The estimated 105-day contract is expected to start in February 2022.

Western Gas has awarded the semisubmersible VALARIS MS-1 a one-well contract offshore Australia. The estimated 25-day contract is expected to begin in 1Q 2022.

Centrica Storage has awarded the ultra-harsh environment jackup VALARIS Norway a six-well plug and abandonment contract in the UK North Sea. The estimated 100-day contract is expected to commence in 3Q 2022.

An undisclosed operator has awarded the jackup VALARIS 144 a one-well contract in the US Gulf of Mexico. The contract is expected to start in 1Q 2022. It has a minimum duration of 68 days.

01/04/2022