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    1. Drilling & Completion

    Saipem wins drilling contracts offshore Romania, Abu Dhabi

    July 22, 2019
    Saipem
    The semisubmersible Scarabeo 9 is heading to the Black Sea offshore Romania.
    The semisubmersible Scarabeo 9 is heading to the Black Sea offshore Romania.

    Offshore staff

    SAN DONATO MILANESE, Italy – Saipem has received drilling contracts offshore Romania and Abu Dhabi worth more than $160 million.

    In the Black Sea off Romania, the semisubmersible Scarabeo 9 has secured a one-well contract. Drilling is expected to begin in 4Q 2019. The company said the rig can operate in the area because it is able to lower its tower which enables crossing of the Bosphorus Strait. 
    Saipem
    The Scarabeo 9's ability to lower its tower will enable it to cross the Bosphorus Strait.
    The Scarabeo 9's ability to lower its tower will enable it to cross the Bosphorus Strait.

    Offshore Abu Dhabi, the high-spec jackup Perro Negro 8 has received a four-year contract, in continuity with current operations.

    07/22/2019
    Saipem
    The jackup drilling rig Perro Negro 8 will continue to operate offshore Abu Dhabi.
    The jackup drilling rig Perro Negro 8 will continue to operate offshore Abu Dhabi.