Saipem has been awarded new contracts in offshore drilling in Norway and the Middle East totalling over 100 million USD.
One contract was signed with Repsol Norge AS for the drilling of a well for operations in Norway expected to commence in the third quarter of 2019. Works will be executed by the sixth-generation semisubmersible rig Scarabeo 8, a drilling unit capable of operations in harsh environments.
Furthermore, Saipem has been awarded a new three-year contract in the Middle East. Operations are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2019 and involve the use of a high spec jack-up. For this project, a vessel operated by Saipem will be utilised.
With these contracts Saipem strengthens and confirms its presence in key geographical areas such as Norway and the Middle East.