Archer, a leading provider of drilling and well services, has signed a five-year contract with (Repsol Resources UK) for platform drilling services, facilities engineering, coil tubing, wireline services, and downhole well service technologies. The agreement includes a two-year optional extension.

This strategic partnership will support late-life operations and plug and abandonment activities on Repsol’s extensive platform portfolio including Piper, Claymore, Tartan, Saltire, Auk, Arbroath, Montrose, Beatrice, and Clyde. A key component of the contract is the P&A scope, covering approximately 130 wells.

Dag Skindlo, CEO of Archer, is proud to announce this milestone win “We are pleased to strengthen our partnership with Repsol through this major long-term agreement within our strategic focus on P&A services. We have robust technical and attractive commercial offerings within late life and P&A, and our team is committed to delivering operational excellence, innovation, and sustainability in the decommissioning of these assets.”

This agreement further solidifies Archer’s position as a trusted provider of integrated drilling and well services with commitment to safe and cost-effective operations in the North Sea.

About Archer

Archer is a global oil services company with a heritage that stretches back over 40 years, with a strong focus on safety and delivering the highest quality products and services. Archer operates in 40 locations providing drilling services, well integrity & intervention, plug & abandonment and decommissioning to its upstream oil and gas clients.

About Repsol E&P

Repsol UK has been a trusted operator in the UK North Sea for decades. Repsol UK holds interests in 48 oil and gas fields and is focused on sustainable energy production, operational excellence, and delivering value to its stakeholders. It is integrated into Repsol E&P Group, an international E&P present in 13 countries and producing over 570 Kboep/d in the year ended December 31 2024.