Further delays for North Sea well

Repairs have been completed to the semisubmersible drilling rig Wilhunter according to owner Awilco Drilling.

Feb 20th, 2012

Offshore staff

ABERDEEN, UK –Repairs have been completed to the semisubmersible drilling rig Wilhunter according to owner Awilco Drilling.

However, resumption of drilling on theOrlando well in the UK northern North Sea continues to be delayed by well operational difficulties and bad weather.

2/20/2012

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