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    Aker BP engages Maersk rig for North Sea Ivar Aasen drilling

    May 2, 2022
    Aker BP has contracted the ultra-harsh environment jackup rig Maersk Invincible to drill three infill wells at the Ivar Aasen field in the Norwegian North Sea.
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    Offshore staff

    LYNGBY, Denmark – Aker BP has contracted the ultra-harsh environment jackup rig Maersk Invincible to drill three infill wells at the Ivar Aasen field in the Norwegian North Sea.

    The 86-day program should start in September or October, with a value to Maersk Drilling of around $22.4 million, excluding integrated services and potential performance bonuses.

    Maersk Invincible is contracted under a frame agreement the two companies entered into in 2017 when the Aker BP Jack-up Alliance (also including Halliburton) was created.

    05.02.2022

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