Keppel Offshore and Marine and ConocoPhillips today announced a joint project that they claim could potentially yield major breakthrough’s in offshore Arctic drilling. The project aims to design the first-ever ice-worthy jackup rig to operate in one one the harshest marine environments, the Arctic Seas.
Keppel says the jackup rig will feature dual cantilevers that will help the rig perform drilling operations within a limited time window and will be self-sustaining for 14 day stretches. The jackup will also be equipped with a hull designed for towing in even the harshest ice conditions including impacts from multi-year ice floes and ridges.
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