Noble Secures Three-Well Drilling Contract with BP in UK, Set to Start in Q2 2027
2026-06-11 14:24
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en.Wedoany.com Reported - Noble Corporation has been awarded a drilling contract by BP for three wells in UK waters, utilizing the Noble GreatWhite semi-submersible rig. The contract is expected to last between 150 and 210 days, with operations scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2027, prior to the rig's three-year commitment with Aker BP in Norway.

Noble signs three-well contract with BP in UK waters and renames the Noble GreatWhite semi-submersible rig

The rig will undertake this assignment before fulfilling its three-year contract with Aker BP in Norway. Noble also announced that the Noble GreatWhite will be renamed the Noble Klaus Bachmann prior to the start of operations. This drilling contract further strengthens Noble's operational footprint in the UK North Sea.

Noble Corporation is one of the world's leading offshore drilling contractors, with a diversified fleet of drilling rigs. The execution of this drilling contract will support BP's oil and gas exploration and development activities in UK waters. Noble stated that it will carry out preparatory work as required by the contract to ensure the drilling operations commence on schedule.

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