West Freedom jackup to drill offshore Venezuela

July 11, 2013
Cardon IV Venezuela has contracted the LT-Super 116E jackup drilling rig West Freedom from Seadrill for 30 months.

Offshore staff

HAMILTON, Bermuda –Cardon IV Venezuela has contracted the LT-Super 116E jackup drilling rig West Freedomfrom Seadrill for 30 months. There is a six-month extension option.

The rig is in Qatar but is expected to begin the charter in late September 2013 under the $222-million contract.

Cardon IV Venezuela is a joint venture of Eni and Repsol.

7/11/2013