Keppel to build a third jackup for Awilco at US$146 million
Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS) has secured a repeat order for a third KFELS B Class jackup rig from Awilco Offshore (Awilco) at US$146 million, via the exercise of an option agreement. The first and second rigs were announced in February and August 2005 respectively. Customised to Awilco’s requirements, the new rig, WilStrike, will be capable of drilling down to 30,000 feet in water depths of up to 400 feet. Delivery for this new rig is expected in second quarter 2009. Work on the first two rigs, WilCraft and WilBoss, is progressing well. Deliveries are expected in fourth quarter 2006 and early 2008 respectively.