Norway’s Island Drilling has been awarded a contract by CNOOC Petroleum Europe to drill at the Howick prospect, west of Shetland.
The two-well contract will utilise 2012-built semi-submersible rig Island Innovtaor, with drilling scheduled to commence in the second quarter of 2019. Island Drilling Management will be responsible for operating the rig.
CNOOC Petroleum Europe is the the sole owner and operator of the Howick license.