The first of four Keppel AmFELS-built Rowan Drilling jackups has been delivered on time, within budget with zero incidents.
The rig was christened 'Rowan EXL I' this month and is expected to be deployed for work immediately after delivery to serve a tne-month contract with McMoRan Exploration Company in the US Gulf of Mexico.
"With the strengthening demand of higher-specification jackups for deep and difficult wells worldwide, the addition of the Rowan EXL rigs will augment our asset base and boost our ability to meet the growing needs of our customers," David Russell, President, Rowan, said.
Built as an enhancement of the LeTourneau Super 116E design, the ABS-classed rigs employ the latest state-of-the-art technology to drill high-pressure, high-temperature and extended-reach wells in jackup markets throughout the world and are capable of operating in 107 metres of water or more and drilling to a depth of 10,660 metres.