Odfjell Drilling Ltd has announced that Serica Energy (UK) Limited has awarded a drilling contract to Beacon Pacific Offshore Ltd for the sixth-generation semi-submersible rig, Beacon Pacific
The drilling programme is scheduled to commence in Q3 2027 and includes a firm scope of six wells, with options for additional activity in the region.
Under the agreement, Odfjell Drilling will be responsible for the operational management of the Beacon Pacific throughout the contract period with Serica Energy. This will include the rig's mobilisation and transit to the United Kingdom.
Reactivation activities have already partially commenced ahead of Odfjell Drilling assuming management of the rig.
Kjetil Gjersdal, Chief Executive Officer of Odfjell Drilling AS, commented: “We are delighted to support the owners of the Beacon Pacific and Serica Energy on this exciting project and look forward to expanding our fleet to nine high-spec harsh environment drilling rigs. The Beacon Pacific is similar in capability and specification to the Deepsea Yantai, which we have been managing for many years now.
“This is an exciting new opportunity for us and we look forward to working collaboratively with all parties to prepare the rig for operations and execute a successful drilling campaign in the UK sector.”
