Valaris Offshore Drilling Ship Begins Work in TotalEnergies Campaign

Written by Ruth Rodrigues

Published on 04/08/2023 at 09:57

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The TotalEnergies Campaign in Angola Now Includes the Participation of the Company’s Offshore Drilling Vessel. This is Another Important Offshore Agreement for Valaris in 2023.

The multinational maritime services company Valaris announced last Thursday, (03/08), the start of operations of its offshore drilling vessel in the TotalEnergies campaign in Angola. The Valaris DS-12 drillship is one of the company’s key assets, and it is expected to complete its activities in the country in October of this year. After that, it will head to Egypt to begin work on a new contract with BP.

Valaris Starts Offshore Drilling Campaign with TotalEnergies in Angola

The offshore drilling company Valaris has commenced its drilling campaign with TotalEnergies off the coast of Angola, deploying one of its state-of-the-art drillships.

The contract for the Valaris DS-12 drillship, lasting 100 days, was awarded in March 2023, with operations planned to begin in the second quarter of this year.

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Valaris Expands Activities in the Drilling Market and DS-12 Will Head to Egypt

The contract between Valaris and TotalEnergies for the offshore drilling campaign further highlights the chartered vessel.

The Valaris DS-12 drilling vessel, built at the DSME Okpo shipyard in South Korea, is an impressive 780-foot platform capable of accommodating up to 200 people.

With a maximum operational depth of 12,000 feet and a drilling capacity of up to 40,000 feet, the drillship is highly versatile and suitable for a variety of offshore projects.

After the successful completion of the drilling campaign with TotalEnergies in Angola, the Valaris DS-12 drillship is scheduled to embark on a new journey.

In December 2023, the vessel is expected to move to Egypt to start a work contract with BP.

The expectation is that this operation will continue until November 2024, showcasing Valaris’s ongoing commitment to providing efficient solutions for various energy companies worldwide.

Valaris has demonstrated its global presence by aligning a series of new contracts for its fleet of platforms. With confirmed contracts for two floaters and two jack-ups, the company is expanding its operations in West Africa and the Gulf of Mexico over the coming months.

About Valaris

Founded in 1975, Valaris is one of the world’s leading offshore drilling companies, specializing in providing drilling services to the oil and gas industry in deep and ultra-deep waters. With an extensive fleet of drillships and modern drilling rigs, the company offers innovative solutions to clients globally.

Valaris Offshore Drilling Ship Begins Work in TotalEnergies Campaign

The TotalEnergies Campaign in Angola Now Includes the Participation of the Company’s Offshore Drilling Vessel. This is Another Important Offshore Agreement for Valaris in 2023.

Valaris Starts Offshore Drilling Campaign with TotalEnergies in Angola

Valaris Expands Activities in the Drilling Market and DS-12 Will Head to Egypt

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Valaris Offshore Drilling Ship Begins Work in TotalEnergies Campaign

The TotalEnergies Campaign in Angola Now Includes the Participation of the Company’s Offshore Drilling Vessel. This is Another Important Offshore Agreement for Valaris in 2023.

Valaris Starts Offshore Drilling Campaign with TotalEnergies in Angola

Valaris Expands Activities in the Drilling Market and DS-12 Will Head to Egypt

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