Awilco Drilling’s fleet is expanding, with one high-end new-build rig under construction at Keppel FELS in Singapore to be delivered in Q1 2022 and discrete and further independent, priced options for two more rigs for delivery in 2023 and 2024 respectively.

The new-build rig design is the MOSS CS60 ECO MW, a high-end harsh-environment semi-submersible drilling rig. This is a bespoke mid-water rig designed to offer customers best in class safety, environmental and operational performance. Incorporating the very latest in technology, this rig will deliver significant well cost saving and enhanced operational reliability whilst reducing our impact on the environment.

The CS60 ECO MW is both Norwegian and UK compliant and is predominantly targeted at these two markets, including the Barents Sea and Atlantic Margin.

Awilco Drilling’s current fleet comprises of the two 3rd-Generation Harsh-Environment Semi-Submersible Drilling Rigs, WilPhoenix and WilHunter.

The rigs have been extensively refurbished and upgraded by Awilco Drilling since their acquisition in 2010, offering customers improved reliability, operability and performance. The WilPhoenix and WilHunter are UK compliant and are predominantly targeted at the UK market.