More Keppel FELS Jackup Rigs for Mexico
success is also a result of the strong labour-management relations that has been nurtured over the past 32 years with the union. The trust shared between the company and the union has resulted in high employee morale, conducive working environment, and increased productivity and quality." Mr Chow Yew Yuen, CEO of Keppel O&M, added, "We are pleased to name the first three of five rigs for Grupo R with delivery on track in a timely and safe manner. We have reaped synergies from working on five rigs at one time to maximise resources and improve efficiencies in the construction process. This
Keppel FELS Delivers Largest Rig to Maersk
(XLE) harsh environment jackup rig and the third in the XLE series delivered to Maersk Drilling. It has been customised for operations in the North Sea and has been chartered on a four year term by Statoil for development drilling in the Gina Krog field in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea. Mr Chow Yew Yuen, CEO of Keppel Offshore & Marine said, “This is the world’s largest rig and the third one in the series we have delivered to Maersk Drilling. Our achievement in delivering it so far ahead of schedule is a result of our execution excellence, good teamwork with Maersk Drilling and
Keppel Scores S$100 Million Upgrade and Repair Projects
secured upgrade and repair contracts totaling about S$100million from repeat customers. Keppel FELS in Singapore will be undertaking the upgrade and modification of a semisubmersible (semi) for Ensco while Keppel Verolme will be upgrading a jackup rig for Rowan and repairing a semi for Saipem. Chow Yew Yuen, Chief Operating Officer and CEO-Designate of Keppel O&M said, “Besides newbuidling projects, our yards are constantly kept busy with repairs and upgrades as well. The work is complementary and we are pleased to be able to regularly service our long-standing customers like Ensco, Rowan
Keppel Delivers Arabian Drilling Company Rig
operate in water depths of up to 400 feet and drill to depths of 30,000 feet which is readily upgradeable to higher performance capabilities. The robust rig incorporates Keppel's advanced and fully-automated high capacity rack and pinion jacking system, and Self-Positioning Fixation System. Mr Chow Yew Yuen, Chief Operating Officer of Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) said, “We are pleased to have reached this significant milestone of 45 KFELS B Class rigs delivered with another exemplary delivery to a valued customer."
Keppel FELS Deliver Shallow Water Jackup Rig
high capacity rack and pinion elevating system and self- positioning fixation system. In 2009, the design received the Prestigious Engineering Achievement Award from the Institution of Engineers Singapore for its environmentally-friendly features. At the handover ceremony at Keppel FELS, Mr Chow Yew Yuen, Chief Operating Officer of Keppel O&M said, “In a year where Keppel FELS targets to deliver a record 20 rigs, we remain committed to every delivery to go beyond our customer’s expectations and provide value-added services. We are continually innovating and improving our processes
February 2025
