AWDR – Contract Amendment Signed with Premier Oil

With reference to our press release of 21 October 2013, Awilco Drilling PLC is pleased to confirm that the contract amendment relating to the Letter of Award has been signed.

WilPhoenix is one of Awilco Drilling’s two Enhanced Pacesetter semi-submersibles and is equipped for drilling in water depths up to 1,200 ft.

Aberdeen, 28 October 2013

For further information please contact:

Jon Oliver Bryce, CEO
Phone: +44 1224 737900

Cathrine Haavind, IR Manager
Phone: +47 93 42 84 64

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.