With reference to our press release of 23 June 2013, Awilco Drilling PLC is pleased to confirm that the contract with Apache North Sea Limited and TAQA Bratani Limited for the provision of WilPhoenix for a 3 year firm term commitment plus up to a further 27 months of options has been signed. The contract is expected to commence in the second half of 2014.
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, 13 August 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.