Keppel secures contracts worth $101 million

The first contract was awarded by Saipem S.p.A for the commissioning of the technologically advanced Frigstad D90 semisubmersible rig, Scarabeo 9. A significant part of the work involves the commissioning of all marine and drilling sub-systems onboard. Equipped with a DP 3 system, this rig will be able to operate at a water depth of 3,600m. The rig is slated to depart from a Chinese yard and arrive in Keppel FELS towards the end of October 2010.

The second contract was awarded by a subsidiary of Ensco plc for the upgrade, repair and refurbishment of its proprietary ENSCO 7500 semisubmersible rig. The major work includes significant life extension work, renewing steel and pipes, operational enhancements, overhauling machinery and expanding and updating the living quarters. ENSCO 7500 has arrived at Keppel FELS, after fulfilling its drilling contract with Chevron in Perth, Western Australia.