Statoil Extends Contract for Jack-Up Rig ‘West Epsilon’

Statoil Extends Contract for Jack-Up Rig 'West Epsilon'

North Atlantic Drilling Ltd., a majority owned subsidiary of Seadrill Limited, announced today that Statoil has exercised its option to extend the contract for the heavy-duty harsh environment jack-up rig West Epsilon by two years from December 2014 to December 2016.

The estimated value of the contract extension is US$215 million.

Seadrill Limited operates a versatile fleet of 67 units that comprises drillships, jack-up rigs, semi-submersible rigs and tender rigs for operations in shallow to ultra-deepwater areas in harsh environment and benign environments.

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Seadrill, December 21, 2012