Swift wins five-year North Sea drilling contract

Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij (NAM) has signed a five-year agreement with Swift Drilling BV to drill exploration and production wells in the southern North Sea.

Apr 6th, 2009

Offshore staff

GRONINGEN, Netherlands -- Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij (NAM) has signed a five-year agreement with Swift Drilling BV to drill exploration and production wells in the southern North Sea.

Swift Drilling BV will carry out the drilling operations using a custom-made jackup. Drilling is expected to begin in 4Q 2010.

04/06/2009

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