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Shelf Drilling’s jack-up secures work in West Africa

Tuesday, December 3 2024

Fossil energy – Drilling

Offshore drilling contractor Shelf Drilling has secured work for its Main Pass IV jack-up rig offshore Nigeria.

Main Pass IV jack-up rig (Credit: Shelf Drilling).

The firm term of the contract is approximately two years, and is scheduled to begin in December 2024, according to Shelf Drilling. The company did not disclose the name of the client.

Main Pass IV is a 300-ft jack-up rig of F&G L780 Mod II design. It was built in 1982, and underwent upgrades in 2012. The jack-up rig’s maximum drilling depth is 25,000 ft, and can accommodate 92 people.

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