Sembcorp Marine’s subsidiary PPL Shipyard has secured orders
for two turnkey contracts with a combined value of US$417 million for
the construction of two units of jack-up rigs from repeat customer
Integradora de Servicios Petroleros Oro Negro, S.A.P.I. de C.V (“Oro
Negro”).Scheduled for delivery at end of the fourth quarter of 2014 and end
of first quarter 2015, the pair of high specifications and high
performance deep drilling offshore jack-up rigs will be built based on
PPL Shipyard’s proprietary Pacific Class 400 design. Including the two
jack-up rigs of similar design ordered in November 2012, the total
number of Pacific Class 400 jack-up rigs ordered by Oro Negro now stands at four units.Incorporating the latest drilling equipment for improved drilling
efficiency, offline handling features and simultaneous operations
support, these new rigs will be capable of operating in deeper waters of 400 feet and drilling high pressure and high temperature wells to
depths of 30,000 feet. These rigs will be equipped with increased
accommodation with full catering facilities and amenities for a
complement of 150 people on board in one-man and two-man cabins.Mr Gonzalo Gil, CEO of Oro Negro, said “We are
pleased to have PPL Shipyard as the builder of another two jack-up rigs
in our fleet. The first two units currently under construction are
progressing well and we are confident that the strong collaboration will continue with the third and fourth jack-up units. Once operational,
these high-specification jack-up rigs will further strengthen our rig
fleet, positioning Oro Negro as a leading player to capitalise on
emerging opportunities within Mexico’s growing offshore market.”Mr Douglas Tan, Managing Director in PPL Shipyard said “We are heartened to be chosen once again by Oro Negro as a partner in
their offshore fleet expansion programme. The repeat order of two
additional Pacific Class 400 jack-ups signals Oro Negro’s confidence and endorsement of PPL Shipyard’s design capabilities, efficient project
execution, and track record for quality and timely deliveries.”Barring unforeseen circumstances, Sembcorp Marine expects a positive
contribution to its earnings from the contracts. However, the contracts
are not expected to have any material impact on the consolidated net
tangible assets and earnings per share of Sembcorp Marine for the year
ending December 31, 2013.
SHIPBUILDING
18 March 2013 - 10:04
Singapore: PPL Shipyard Secures Jack-Up Rigs Order from Oro Negro
Sembcorp Marine’s subsidiary PPL Shipyard has secured orders for two turnkey contracts with a combined value of US$417 million
SHIPBUILDING
18 March 2013 - 10:04
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