BP has awarded a three-well drilling contract to Noble Corporation's semisubmersible, the Noble GreatWhite, for a UK drilling campaign. This contract, estimated to last 150-210 days at a dayrate of $320,000, plus a $5 million mobilization fee, could be worth up to $72.2 million. The work is set to begin in the second quarter of 2027, just before the rig's three-year, $473 million contract with Aker BP in Norway. This timing is strategic, as it allows for a smooth transition between projects. The Noble GreatWhite, previously known as the Noble Claus Bachmann, was renamed in honor of Noble's VP of operations in Europe, Claus Bachmann, highlighting the company's appreciation for his contributions. This contract expansion with BP showcases Noble's versatility and adaptability in the offshore drilling market, especially as it transitions into the Norwegian sector. The article also mentions other industry developments, such as Diana's scaling back of the Genco campaign and SLB OneSubsea's work on the Thunder Horse in the Gulf of Mexico, providing a broader context for the drilling industry's dynamics and shifts.
