Continental Focus, International Reach

ExxonMobil Cancels Rig

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

ExxonMobil has cancelled a contract for its use of a drillship. According to Seadrill Partners, the US supermajor cancelled its contract for the West Capella drillship, which has a dayrate of $627,500.

Seadrill will receive around $125 million in payment for the cancellation plus other direct costs incurred as a result of the early termination.

The West Capella has been working offshore Nigeria in the Usan field but now will be marketed for new work.


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