Archer has bagged a four-year contract extension worth up to $100 million from Apache Corporation for providing platform drilling operations and maintenance services for certain UK North Sea fields.

The fields that are part of the contract are Beryl Alpha and Bravo, Forties Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, and Delta.

The oil services company said that the extension will begin from 1 January 2021 in direct continuation of the existing contract.

Dag Skindlo – CEO of Archer said: “We are very pleased to secure this contract extension which underlines Apache’s confidence in Archer’s capabilities in providing platform drilling and maintenance services on their assets. The extension strengthens our long-term business relationship with Apache, which dates back to 2004, and our position as a major provider of platform-based drilling and intervention solutions in the UK.

“During these challenging times, the professionalism of our team has ensured safe and efficient services to Apache. We firmly believe this contract win is a result of Archer’s continual commitment to provide operators with our experience and the right solutions to improve well delivery, integrity and performance.”

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