Shelf Drilling has announced that a subsidiary of Shelf Drilling (North Sea) has secured a new contract for its premium jack-up rig, Shelf Drilling Fortress, for operations in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS).
The contract is for one firm well with an estimated duration of three months, and a total value of approx. USD 12 million. Operations are expected to commence in late August or early September 2025. The rig most recently concluded a contract in the UK in May 2025.
Greg O’Brien, CEO, commented:
'This award reflects continued demand for our high-specification rigs and our strong track record of safety and operational excellence. We remain focused on securing additional work to maximize fleet utilization across key regions.'
Source: Shelf Drilling
