As operator of several licences Statoil has awarded a contract to Odfjell Drilling for use of the Deepsea Bergen rig for production drilling on the Halten Bank.

The Deepsea Bergen drilling rig.
(Photo: Kenneth Engelsvold)
The contract period is three years and includes a one-year option following the completion of the drilling programme. The contract states a daily rate of around USD 346,000, based on the current exchange rate. Statoil has an option to further extend the contract period at a reduced rate. The agreement is subject to partner approval.
âIn our view, the agreement reflects a sustainable price level for this type of rigs,â says Gunn Vik Grønhaug, who is responsible for procuring drilling and well services in Statoil. âThis agreement also confirms the good cooperation between Odfjell Drilling and Statoil.â
Deepsea Bergen is a semi-submersible drilling rig, which is currently under a three-year contract with Statoil in the same area.