📋 Tender Overview
Scope of Work:
Development of Three advanced island drilling rigs.
Description:
These rigs are set to support the expanding operations at the offshore Zakum field. These new island rigs will be the most advanced in the world, embracing artificial intelligence, the most transformative technology of generation. The construction of the rigs will be undertaken by Honghua Group (HH), incorporating leading technology and automation. Delivery and operational commencement are expected in 2026. The rigs will be designed through a partnership between ADNOC Drilling and HH, emphasising the use of AI, digitisation, and advanced technology to optimise performance and safety. This collaboration will also involve AIQ, an Abu Dhabi-based AI pioneer, to integrate real-time data for actionable insights, enhancing rig performance and efficiency. The rigs are designed for extended reach drilling (ERD) and can move between wells without dismantling, significantly improving efficiency, safety, and reducing costs and emissions. The expected capital expenditure for these new rigs is approximately £210 million, primarily in 2025, with the first full-year revenue anticipated in 2027.
