Published on 29 Apr 2024 on Zacks via Yahoo Finance
Transocean (RIG) to Support Equinor's Barents Sea Endeavours
Transocean Limited RIG owned semi-submersible rig, Transocean Enabler, has received the green light from the Norwegian regulator to be used by Equinor ASA EQNR for production drilling/completion and exploration drilling in the Barents Sea. Equinor has received the permission from the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) to proceed with drilling operations at Johan Castberg field.
The Transocean Enabler rig, which is responsible for the execution of the project, is a CAT D (GVA 4000 NCS) type rig. It was built in 2016 at the Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering in South Korea and can accommodate up to 130 people. The rig has been used by Equinor for drilling activities for several years.