Hess Extends WilHunter Contract (UK)

Awilco Drilling PLC has signed a contract extension with Hess UK Ltd for the provision of WilHunter rig for additional work related to their 2013, 2014 and 2015 abandonment program in the Central North Sea.

The contract is expected to commence in April 2013.

WilHunter is one of Awilco Drilling’s two Enhanced Pacesetter semi-submersibles and is equipped for drilling in water depths up to 1,500 feet.

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