Fossil Energy – Naming Ceremony
Offshore drilling contractor ARO Drilling, a joint venture between Aramco and Valaris, has taken delivery and held a naming ceremony for its second jack-up newbuild, the Kingdom 2.
The Kingdom 2 jack-up rig was built for ARO Drilling by International Maritime Industries (IMI), the largest shipyard in the MENA region, working in collaboration with an offshore energy engineering and construction services company Lamprell.
Designed to the Letourneau Super 116E Class standard, the jack-up drilling rig has been customized for the Arabian Gulf.
It can operate at water depths from 200 to 330 ft, with maximum drilling depth at 30,000 ft. The rig is capable of accommodating 120 people.
Kingdom 2 features a state-of-the-art drilling control and power management system that integrates all drilling equipment through a system designed and integrated by SLB Cameron to optimize overall performance.
It also boasts a mechanized drill floor with offline stand building and racking capabilities to enhance operational efficiency.
Following the final commissioning, the Kingdom 2 jack-up will be put to work for Aramco at Zuluf Field, ARO Drilling has confirmed.
