Dolphin Drilling, an Oslo-listed company based in Aberdeen and operator of a fleet of medium- and deep-water semi-submersible drilling rigs, revealed that one of its units is staying for a longer period on a mission offshore India with Oil India Limited, an exploration and production company.
Dolphin Drilling Company announced that it was built in 1974 Blackford Dolphin The deepwater capable semi-submersible rig will continue the drilling contract with Oil India Limited, following a new extension that will keep the unit occupied until at least August 28, 2026.
This contract extension is said to enable the completion of drilling, testing and abandonment works at the eastern India sites, under the same terms and scope of work as the current deal. This unit features an improved Aker H-3 design and can accommodate 120 people.
The rig owner values its continued partnership with Oil India Limited and remains committed to delivering safe and efficient operations. The excavator I started In its 14-month hydrocarbon exploration campaign with the Asian player in November 2024.
Last year, the company exercised Option to extend The drilling contract is for 120 days, in addition to the initial campaign of three fixed wells, and the semi-submarine is reserved for operation until May 10, 2026.
When May 2026 rolled around, Dolphin Drilling reported that the drilling rig He will stay With a contract until the end of July 2026 to complete the drilling, testing and abandonment work.
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