Maersk Drilling is pleased to announce the successful closing of the previously announced divestment of the combined drilling and production unit Mærsk Inspirer (now named Inspirer) to Havila Sirius for a price of
As part of the transaction, Repsol has assumed responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the rig on the Yme field, leasing the rig from Havila Sirius on behalf of the Yme licensees. 60 employees have been transferred from Maersk Drilling to Repsol in a transfer of undertaking, and to ensure operational continuity Maersk Drilling will continue to provide certain systems and logistics services for up to 12 months. In addition, Maersk Drilling will provide drilling management services for a period against payment of a management fee, which is not included in the proceeds.
As per the agreement, ownership was transferred after the rig was ready to receive hydrocarbons, which was achieved on
This transaction will not impact Maersk Drilling’s financial guidance for 2021. As a result of the transaction, Maersk Drilling’s contract backlog will be reduced. As of
Inspirer is an ultra-harsh environment CJ70-150MC jack-up rig which was delivered in 2004 and converted to a dual drilling and production facility in 2007. In end-2020, it moved offshore to prepare for operations at the Yme field offshore
Havila Sirius is a 100% owned subsidiary of
For further information, please contact:
Head of Financial Planning & Analysis and Investor Relations
+45 2328 5733
Michael.Harboe-Jorgensen@maerskdrilling.com
Head of Media Relations
+45 2790 3102
Kristoffer.Apollo@maerskdrilling.com
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