Rig delay could set back Hibiscus/Ruche startup offshore Gabon

July 12, 2022

Borr Drilling has advised BW Energy that delivery of the Borr Norve jackup to the Dussafu Marin permit offshore Gabon could be deferred to the end of this year.

The Dussafu license is situated within the Ruche Exclusive Exploitation Area, which covers 850 sq km and includes six discovered oil fields and numerous leads and prospects.

Offshore staff

OSLO, Norway — Borr Drilling has advised BW Energy that delivery of the Borr Norve jackup to the Dussafu Marin permit offshore Gabon could be deferred to the end of this year.

This is due to a third party potentially exercising remaining well options and work to change out the rig`s BOP.

The delayed arrival could push back first oil from BW Energy’s Hibiscus/Ruche development off Gabon to the end of first-quarter 2023.

Lamprell in the UAE has been converting the Hibiscus Alpha to a production platform for the project, with sailaway due to take place next month.

07.12.2022