Aberdeen-based KCA Deutag has been awarded a new drilling contract by Total E&P UK for the North Alwyn and Dunbar platforms.
The contract is for three years and includes an option to extend by a further two years.
Rune Lorentzen, president of offshore at KCA Deutag, commented: “We have been the drilling contractor on the Dunbar and North Alwyn platforms for approximately 20 years now, and are pleased that by working closely with our client we have yet again been able to offer them a cost effective yet innovative drilling solution with a firm focus on crew training and competence.”