Odfjell Drilling has entered into a long term contract with bp which includes a tripartite Alliance Agreement, along with Baker Hughes, to further develop the Clair field in the UK continental shelf.

The firm period is valid to Q1 2025 plus 2 x 2 year options. Under the contract, Odfjell Drilling will continue with the provision of platform drilling and drilling maintenance services on three of bp’s platforms in the UK North Sea (Clair, Clair Ridge and Andrew). In addition, Odfjell Well Services will also provide integrated services covering equipment rental, well bore clean up and tubular running services. The contract has recently commenced and replaced the previous platform drilling contract between Odfjell Drilling and bp.

About Odfjell Drilling

Odfjell Drilling is a listed international drilling, well service and engineering company with 2500 employees and operations in more than 20 countries.

About bp

bp (NYSE:BP) is one of the world's largest oil and gas companies, serving millions of customers every day in more than 80 countries, and employing nearly 85,000 people. BP's business segments are oil and gas exploration & production, and refining & marketing. In alternative energies, BP has low- and no-carbon wind and biofuels businesses. Through these activities, BP provides fuel for transportation; energy for heat and light; services for motorists; and petrochemicals products for plastics, textiles and food packaging. It has strong positions in many of the world's hydrocarbons basins and strong market positions in key economies.