Extension for Key Manhattan drilling assignment

Shelf Drilling has secured a one-year extension for the Key Manhattan jackup rig, in direct continuation of its current contract.
July 9, 2025

Shelf Drilling has obtained a one-year extension for the Key Manhattan jackup rig's current contract, with an estimated value of about $29 million.

The rig is now occupied through November 2026, with a further year of prospective options thereafter.

Key Manhattan has capabilities of a max drilling depth of 25,000 ft and a max water depth of 300 ft.

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