Reflecting high demand for sixth-generation, harsh-environment semisubmersible rigs, their committed utilization is sold out at 100%. Dayrates in this group are forecast to continue increasing over the next five years, with rates at or above $500,000 for contracts beginning in late 2024 and early 2025.
Gorilla VII while it was known as Rowan Gorilla VII - Credit:. credit Alistair Burns
OMV New Zealand has confirmed for Offshore Engineer that the company has hired Valaris Gorila VII jack-up rig for work offshore New Zealand.
Following a report last Friday by
Bassoe Offshore that the two companies had struck an offshore drilling rig deal, Offshore Engineer reached out to OMV, seeking confirmation and more info. OMV New Zealand can confirm that a contract has been awarded to Valaris for the Gorilla VII jack-up rig to drill and complete a number of sidetrack wells from existing wells at the MÄui B platform, OMV said in an email to Offshore Engineer.