Fred. Olsen Energy subsidiary Dolphin Drilling has been awarded an extension by Statoil for semi-submersible rig Bideford Dolphin.
The rig is operating for Statoil on the Norwegian Continental Shelf and has been awarded a one well extension, with an option of an additional well available.
The extension is scheduled to commence by July 31, and is estimated to take 50 days at a contract value of around $8.6m.