Noble, a US-based offshore drilling giant, has drafted a new multi-well drilling mission for one of its semi-submersible platforms with UK-headquartered energy giant BP on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS).
Noble was awarded a three-well drilling contract with BP to build the project in 2016 Noble the great white Harsh environment Semi-submersible platform, which has been renamed Nobel Prize Klaus Bachmann. As a result, the rig will embark on a drilling campaign off the UK coast next year.
The deal, estimated to last 150 to 210 days, comes with a daily price of $320,000, plus a $5 million packaging fee. With a maximum drilling depth of 35,000 feet (10,670 metres), the semi-submarine is capable of operating in water depths of up to 9,840 feet (3,000 metres).
The owner of the drilling rig explains that work is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2027, that is, directly before the company’s opening date. next decade With Aker BP in Norway, to support continuity of operations in the region.
Blake DentonNoble’s Senior Vice President of Marketing and Contracts commented: “This contract represents an expansion of our scope with a major customer prior to operations in Norway with Aker BP.
“We are equally proud to honor the lasting impact of Klaus Bachmann on Noble by renaming Noble Great White to Noble Klaus Bachmann before commencing operations. This honor underscores a time period defined by consistency, trust and sustained performance.”
After a series of deals totaling approximately $565 million, Nobel Accumulation of nodes As of April 27, 2026, it was $7.5 billion, excluding mobilization and demobilization revenues.
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