據全球能源新聞網12月28日報道，近日，Shelf Drilling公司與雪佛龍泰國勘探生產公司(Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production)簽署了延長在泰國灣作業的Shelf Drilling Chaophraya和Shelf Drilling Krathong自升式鉆機合同。此次延期是在每臺鉆機與同一客戶的當前合同結束時直接繼續計劃的停止服務項目。Shelf Drilling Chaophraya為期39個月，Shelf Drilling Krathong為期36個月，預計分別于2022年第三季度和第四季度開始。Shelf Drilling首席執行官大衛·馬倫（David Mullen）表示，我們非常高興地宣布，與雪佛龍在泰國灣的Shelf Drilling Chaophraya和Krathong鉆機的合同延期。高規格自升式鉆機是專為泰國灣鉆井活動設計的。兩臺鉆機的延期進一步證明了我們與雪佛龍的寶貴關系以及我們對泰國王國的承諾。

Shelf Drilling Chaophraya 和 Shelf Drilling Krathong 是 LeTourneau 116-E 的兩個35 英尺自升式鉆機，由Lamprell于2016年在沙迦（阿聯酋）建造。

郝芬 譯自 全球能源新聞網

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SHELF DRILLING SECURES TWO ConTRACT EXTENSIONS WITH CHEVRON IN THE GULF OF THAILAND

Shelf Drilling has secured contract extensions for the Shelf Drilling Chaophraya and Shelf Drilling Krathong jack-up rigs with Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production for operations in the Gulf of Thailand. The extensions are in direct continuation of the planned out of service projects at the end of each rig’s current contract with the same client. The duration is 39 months for the Shelf Drilling Chaophraya and 36 months for the Shelf Drilling Krathong, and is expected to commence in Q3 2022 and Q4 2022, respectively. David Mullen, Chief Executive Officer, Shelf Drilling, said: “We are very pleased to announce the contract extensions for the Shelf Drilling Chaophraya and Shelf Drilling Krathong with Chevron in the Gulf of Thailand. The high specification jack-up rigs were uniquely built fit for purpose for Gulf of Thailand drilling activity. The extension of both rigs further demonstrates our valued relationship with Chevron and our commitment to the Kingdom of Thailand.”

Shelf Drilling Chaophraya and Shelf Drilling Krathong are LeTourneau 116-E two 350 ft jackups built by Lamprell in Sharjah (UAE) in 2016respectively.