When compared with lengthy and costly drilling topside upgrade projects or viewed as an alternative to fixed drilling topsides on greenfield projects, Seawell's modular rig presents a very attractive business case with operational and financial benefits for operators:
Key features & benefits
- Low investment, rental alternative (CAPEX vs OPEX)
- Greatly reduced time from project start until start operation
- Low POB (8 + 8)
- No maintenance cost when not in operation - unlike fixed drilling packages
- Compact, lightweight concept - so reduced platform/jacket size and/or steel weight
- Capable of a wide range of operations; from tophole to P&A