Seadrill has secured a one-well contract with Total E&P Cyprus B.V. for the West Capella, offshore Cyprus.
The contract is expected to start in 2H 2017 and backlog, estimated at 50 days, is expected to be approximately US$10 million.
The West Capella has recently been upgraded with a managed pressure drilling (MPD) system, which is expected to be utilized as part of the upcoming work scope.
Image of the West Capella, from Seadrill.