Jackup drilling rig

A jackup rig is a barge fitted with long support legs that can be raised or lowered. The jackup is maneuvered (self-propelled or by towing) into location with its legs up and the hull floating on the water. Upon arrival at the work location, the legs are jacked down onto the seafloor. Then "preloading" takes place, where the weight of the barge and additional ballast water are used to dr. OverviewA jackup rig or a self-elevating unit is a type of mobile platform that consists of a buoyant fitted with a number of movable legs, capable of raising its hull over the surface of the sea. The buoyant hull enables tra. . Jackup rigs are so named because they are self-elevating with three, four, six and even eight movable legs that can be extended (“jacked”) above or below the hull. Jackups are towed or moved under self propulsion to the site. [pdf]

Rowan drilling rig fleet status

In its fleet status report issued this week the company has said it is preparing the rig for cold stacking, meaning the rig will be idled, crew let go, and all the hatches welded, cutting the costs to a minimum. [pdf]

Wdi drilling rig fleet

White Fleet Drilling owns and owns and operates three jack-up drilling rigs capable of drilling in water depths of 12 to 400 feet, and the White Fleet team has drilled over 750 wells in the Gulf of Mexico over the past 20 years with a track record of excellence in safety and environmental performance. [pdf]

FAQS about Wdi drilling rig fleet

Why did White Fleet drilling acquire the WFD 400 rig?

Kalil Ackal, CEO of White Fleet Drilling, added, “The acquisition and refurbishment of the WFD 400 rig is a significant accomplishment for White Fleet Drilling and our partners. This rig increases the availability of jack-up rigs in the Gulf and will provide our customers with the flexibility and capacity they need.”

What types of rigs can be used for a well program?

Our diverse rig fleet of ultra-deepwater drillships, versatile semisubmersibles and modern shallow-water jackups is capable of meeting a wide spectrum of customers’ well program requirements.

Who is White Fleet drilling?

White Fleet Drilling owns and owns and operates three jack-up drilling rigs capable of drilling in water depths of 12 to 400 feet, and the White Fleet team has drilled over 750 wells in the Gulf of Mexico over the past 20 years with a track record of excellence in safety and environmental performance.

How will a WFD 400 upgrade affect the rig?

These upgrades will allow the rig to operate more efficiently, reducing downtime and improving overall safety. The WFD 400 will support drilling and development activities for Arena and plugging and abandonment operations for third-party operators in the Gulf for the next 15 to 20 years.

What makes our rig fleet unique?

Our rig fleet is among the most technologically advanced in the industry and our well-trained crews perform at the highest levels in the most challenging offshore environments.

Why did Arena & White Fleet invest in the WFD 400 rig?

Partnering with White Fleet to invest significant capital in refurbishing the WFD 400 rig is further testament to Arena and White Fleet’s long-term commitment to safe and sustainable operations on the Gulf of Mexico Shelf, and the rig represents hundreds of good-paying jobs for workers in rural communities all along the Gulf Coast.”