Italian engineering, drilling and construction services giant Saipem has been awarded a multi-million-dollar assignment in African waters for one of its drillships, enabling the platform to operate again in Côte d’Ivoire. of Eni Côte d’Ivoire, a subsidiary of the Italian energy giant Eni.
Saipem has secured a new offshore drilling contract worth approximately $260 million with Eni Santorini The drilling ship, which will be deployed off the coast of Côte d’Ivoire. This deal commits the platform to a long-term development drilling campaign, scheduled to begin operations in early 2027. Eni’s project mission includes a firm commitment to an extended drilling programme.
Saipem explains that there is potential for potential deployment of the drillship in neighboring countries as well as additional optional periods, further enhancing the long-term visibility and continuity of future use of the rig. Santorini is a seventh generation drillship capable of operating in water depths of up to 12,000 feet (more than 3,500 metres).
“This new award confirms Saipem’s competitive position in the offshore drilling space, as well as its ability to efficiently deploy its high-specification assets to support customers’ exploration, appraisal and development activities.” The Italian giant confirmed.
The Santorini drillship has a history of working for Eni. The rig was used to drill heavy-weight Italian energy facilities Callao South discovery off the coast of Côte d’Ivoire to a total of about 5,000 meters in a water depth of 2,200 meters earlier this year.
This drilling deal comes shortly after the Saipem deal Sales statement From its stake in Saipem Saudi Arabia (SAS) to ADES, ending the chapter of shallow water exploration in Saudi Arabia, while continuing its transition to deeper water drilling operations.
The Italian company, through its subsidiary is also in a joint venture with PT Tripatra Engineers and Constructors He recently won the contract Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) for Eni’s Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Kuti North Centre Field development project In Indonesia.
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