Velesto jackup starts long-term drilling contract for PETRONAS Carigali

The program for the NAGA 2 rig is scheduled to continue into 2030.
March 5, 2026

PETRONAS Carigali has contracted Velesto Energy’s jackup NAGA 2 for a five-year drilling campaign that will continue through 2030.

Operations started last month.

NAGA 2 is an independent-leg cantilever jackup drilling rig rated to operate to a drilling depth of up to 30,000 ft, and in water depths of up to 350 ft.

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