Keppel FELS delivers SeaDrill jackup early

May 29, 2008
Keppel FELS Ltd. has completed its fourth KFELS B class jackup rig for SeaDrill Ltd. within budget and three days ahead of schedule.

Offshore staff

SINGAPORE -- Keppel FELS Ltd. has completed its fourth KFELS B class jackup rig for SeaDrill Ltd. within budget and three days ahead of schedule.

The rig has been christened with the name of a celestial body,West Ariel. This KFELS B class rig will have the capability of operating in water depths of up to 400 ft (122 m), has a drilling depth of 30,000 ft (9,144 m), and can accommodate 112 men.

This is Keppel Offshore & Marine's sixth jackup rig delivery this year, with five from Keppel FELS and one from Keppel AmFELS.

05/29/2008