SHI picks ABB for Ocean Rig MODUs

ABB is to deliver total power solutions to Ocean Rig’s two new seventh generation integrated design mobile offshore drilling units (MODU), being built by Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) at Goeje shipyard in Korea.

The contract includes an option to extend the delivery to two additional vessels. 

ABB’s scope for the two ultra deep water (UDW) drillships includes total power and propulsion solutions for drilling and propulsion, system engineering and project management, calculations, analysis and interface coordination and site management and commissioning service. The drilling vessels will be delivered to Ocean Rig in 2017. 

"With the latest order included, ABB have delivered marine solutions to over 60 drillships built by SHI”, says Heikki Soljama, head of ABB’s business unit Marine and Cranes. 

With the latest order included, 11 of Ocean Rig’s drillships feature ABB’s integrated marine solutions. 

 

Current News

Oil Edges to 2-Week High on Ukraine News

Oil Edges to 2-Week High on Uk

EMGS to Conduct CSEM Survey Offshore India

EMGS to Conduct CSEM Survey Of

Poland to Open New Areas for Offshore Wind Development in Baltic Sea

Poland to Open New Areas for O

Swedish Firm Eyes Multi-Megawatt Wave Energy Farm Off Grenada

Swedish Firm Eyes Multi-Megawa

Subscribe for OE Digital E‑News

Offshore Engineer Magazine