F&G L-907 Enhanced Pacesetter Semi Drill Rig Info/Jobs.
The WilPhoenix is a 3rd-Generation, Enhanced Pacesetter, Harsh-Environment, Mid-Water, Semi-Submersible Drilling Rig which has been extensively refurbished and upgraded by Awilco Drilling since her acquisition in 2010, offering customers improved reliability, operability and performance. The WilPhoenix is fully UK compliant and is predominantly targeted at the UK market.
Rig Name: WilPhoenix; Owner: Awilco Drilling Plc; Manager: Awilco Drilling Plc; Rig Type: Semisub; Sub Type: Midwater Floater; Max Water Depth (ft): 1,200; Max Drill Depth (ft): 25,000; Dimensions (ft): 308 x 206 x 116; Competitive: Yes;
Current Location: Country: UK; Region: NWECS;
Rig Construction Details: Rig Design: Friede & Goldman; Rig Model: L-907 Enhanced Pacesetter; Year Built: 1982; Country of Build: Sweden; Yard Name: Arendal Shipyard; Group Yard Name: Gotaverken Arendal A/B;
Rig Contract Details: Operating Status: Operational; Operator: Petrofac;
On May 12, 2020, with reference to a letter of intent of 25 February 2020, between the two companies, Awilco Drilling PLC confirmed that a contract has been signed with Serica Energy (UK) Limited an oil and gas company for the provision of Semi-submersible rig WilPhoenix for a one well workover on the Rhum field. The contract has an estimated duration of 70 days including preparatory works and will commence around 15 September 2020. WilPhoenix is expected to be available for future work
from early December 2020.The rig was supposed to start its 100-day P&A contract with Petrofac early in May, however, an agreement was reached to delay the start of the plug and abandonment works until May 25, 2020.
WilPhoenix is one of Awilco Drilling’s two Enhanced Pacesetter semi-submersibles and is equipped for drilling in water depths up to 1,200 ft. Awilco Drilling also has two new build rigs on order of Moss CS60 ECO MW design equipped for drilling in harsh environments, and independent options for additional two rigs of the same design.
The WilPhoenix rig is currently on standby rate under its contract with Petrofac. Namely, Petrofac has recently postponed the beginning of the plug & abandonment program on Rubie and Renee fields. As a result, Awilco Drilling’s rig has been put on standby rate.
The work programme will involve recovering debris left in the well by the previous operator and removing an obstruction that is believed to be in place across parts of the downhole completion. The well will then be recompleted and put into production. R3 is already connected to the subsea production infrastructure.
Rhum is a gas condensate field producing from two subsea wells, R1 and R2, tied into the Bruce facilities through a 45km pipeline. Rhum production is separated into gas and condensate and exported to St Fergus and Grangemouth respectively along with Bruce and Keith production. These wells are capable of producing at combined rates approaching 30,000 boe/d (gross), of which over 95% is gas.
The field has produced at relatively constant
rates with limited reservoir decline evident through the past year. Average Rhum production from the two wells in 2019 was 13,775 boe/d net to Serica's 50% field interest.
A third well, R3, requires intervention work before it can be brought on production. In 1H 2019, investigative work to assess the condition of the well and associated control systems was successfully carried out and the data gathered has been incorporated into planning for the R3 intervention.
Serica has also noted it has assessed the potential for COVID-19 related matters to impact the availability of equipment and or personnel and has determined that there are currently no related issues that will prevent the execution of this project. Mitch Flegg, Chief Executive of Serica Energy, commented: “With a strong balance sheet, no debt and limited decommissioning liabilities, Serica is well-placed to weather the wider industry downturn related to COVID-19 and low commodity prices.
“This resilient position is enabling us to also continue with our previously stated work programmes. “Bringing the R3 well into
operation will increase the production capacity of the Rhum field and will also improve the expected ultimate recovery of reserves. “Having three rather than two wells will also provide more flexibility in the management of the field“.On May 5th, 2020, Norway’s Awilco Drilling and Petrofac have come to an agreement to delay the commencement of the plug & abandonment program on the Rubie and Renee fields on the UK Continental Shelf. The campaign has been delayed until May 25, and Awilco’s 1982-built semi-submersible WilPhoenix will be on
standby rate for the period of the delay. The rig will be used for a three well plug & abandonment program on Rubie and Renee fields. It was originally awarded the three-well contract in March. Awilco Drilling has two semi-submersible rigs in its fleet, with an additional two currently under construction at Singapore’s Keppel FELS.
On March 10th, 2020, Norway’s Awilco Drilling has been awarded a contract by Petrofac for
1982-built semisubmersible rig WilPhoenix. The rig will be used for a three well plug & abandonment program on Rubie and Renee fields. The program is scheduled to commence early May, and has an estimated duration of 100 days. Petrofac was awarded the well plugging and abandonment contract for Rubie and Renee by Hess Corporation in August 2019. Awilco Drilling currently owns two semi-submersible rigs, and has another two under construction at Singapore’s Keppel FELS.
WilPhoenix: Technical Specification
Name: WILPHOENIX; Flag: Vanuatu; Owner: WILPHOENIX (MALTA) LTD.; Manager: AWILCO DRILLING PLC.; Previous Name(S): VINLAND; MAERSK JUTLANDER; GSF ARCTIC II; ARCTIC II; Year Built: 1983, Extensively Upgraded 2011 & 2016”.;
Builder: Gotaverken Arendal, Sweden; Design: Friede & Goldman L-907 Enhanced Pacesetter Semi-Submersible; Classification: Dnv 1A1 Column Stabilised Drilling Unit;
Main Dimensions: Length: 308 ft; Breadth: 206 ft; Depth: 116 ft main deck elevation.; Columns: 4 x 35 ft diameter corner columns, with stability boxes 12.5 ft deep x 22.3 ft wide & length of column; 2 x 32 ft diameter centre columns.;
Pontoons: 2 x 260 ft long x 50 ft wide x 25ft deep, with sponsons 5 ft wide x 24 ft deep x 157.4 ft long; Deck Area: Main deck length 220ft. Main deck width 200 ft. Total deck area 42,400 ft;
Draft and Displacement: Operation Draft: 64 ft; Transit Draft: 25 ft; Survival Draft: 50 ft; Operation Displacement: 26,353 ton; Transit Displacement: 17,556 ton;
Machinery: Main Power: 4 x Nohab F312 12-cylinder diesel with maximum continuous power 2652 hp with 4 x Siemens 1808 kW ac generator; Power Distribution: 8 x Siemens SCR power unit, 720V dc 1200amp; 4 x Sundberg AB transformer 1200; kVA; 3 x Sundberg AB transformer 875 kVA; Emergency Power: 1 x Cummins KTA 50-D (M1) Rated at 1000 kW;
Operating Parameters: Water Depth: 1200 ft; Maximum Drilling Depth: 25000 ft; Survival Conditions: Wind: 100 knots; wave height: 100 ft; period: 13.5 sec;
Drilling Conditions: Wind: 60 knots; wave height: 50ft; period 10 sec Design Conditions: Max wind speed: 100 knots; max wave height: 100 ft;
Drilling Equipment: Derrick: Dreco 195ft x 40ft x 40ft, 1,250,000 lb static hook load with 14 lines; Crown block: Maritime Hydraulics, 650 ton; 
Drawworks: National 1625 UDBE 3000 hp with 3 x GE 752 motors & disc brake and a Baylor 7838 auxiliary electric brake Rotary: Ideco 49 ½“ hydraulic motor driven, non-drilling;
Top Drive: Maritime Hydraulics DDM-650-HY-C 359, 590 te, continuous drilling torque rating of 40,450 ft/lb @ 265 rpm; Travelling Block: Ideco 750 st with retract.;
Riser Tensioners: 8 x 80,000 lb NL Shaffer 50 ft line travel; Guideline Tensioners: 4 x16,000 lb NL Shaffer, 40 ft line travel; Pod Tensioners: NL Shaffer 2 x16,000 lb, 40 ft travel; Motion Compensators: Maritime Hydraulics Crown Mounted Compensator MH 1659 270 – 20 with Active Heave, Compensating capacity 595,000lb.;
Cementing: Schlumberger remote operated CPS 679; Mud Pumps: 2 x Ideco T-1600, 1600 hp triplex, each driven by 2 x Siemens dc motor, rated to 5000 psi with plungers and high pressure liners; 1 x National Oilwell 12- P-160 1600 hp triplex driven by 2 x GE 752 dc traction motor, rated to 5000 psi with plungers and high pressure liners;
Capacities: Variable Deck Load: 4167 Tonne; Bulk Mud/Cement: 3778/5777 ft3; Liquid Mud: Active - 1716 bbls; Mud processing - 358bbls; Reserve - 1445bbls; Sacks: 6000 sacks (100 lb ea); Drillwater: 13,737bbls; Potable Water: 2791 bbls; Fuel Oil: 8013 bbls; Others: Base Oil 3711 bbls; Brine 2016 bbls;
Subsea Systems: BOP: 1 x 18¾” 15,000psi Vetco H4 E x F Wellhead connector, 1 x Shaffer 15K Triple NXT ram preventer, 1 x Shaffer 15K NXT double ram preventer,1 x 18¾” 10,000 psi Shaffer annular preventer; LMRP: 1 x 18¾” 15,000 psi VETCO HAR connector, 1 x 18¾” 10000 psi Shaffer annular preventer;
BOP Handling: Nomar 235 te BOP Elevator; Control System: AXON 3000 psi electric powered control system with 5000psi DMAS system; Riser Details: 1200 ft x Regan FC8 21”;
Diverter: Regan KFDS-3, 23in nominal size diverter with Regan DR-1 ball joint; Drillpipe: As required; Drillcollars: As required; Choke And Kill: 3 1/16” 15,000 psi wp AXON choke manifold HP/HT ready;
Mooring: Winches: 4 x Norwinch 2A-76-2 E1-hydraulic double winch; Chain: 8 x 4250 ft x 3” K4 anchor chain Anchors: 8 x 12 te Stevpris MK6 with chain Chasers;
Cranes: 2 x Liebherr, 120ft boom, 30 te at 31 ft radius; 1 x Liebherr 80 ft boom, 50 te at 31 ft radius; Helideck: S-61N, 85 ft x 87 ft; Moonpool: 75 ft x 20 ft; Accommodation: 110 berths – 2 man cabins – extensive additional offices as a result of 2011 upgrades;
Additional Data: Solids control: 4 x Derrick 626 Dual Pool Shakers. STEP automated mud mix system;
Name: WilPhoenix; Type: Semi-sub; Rig manager: Awilco Drilling Plc; Operator: Petrofac; Country: UK; Day rate: ----; Duration (days): 100; Start date: May 25, 2020; End date: Sept 01, 2020; Comment: ----;
Fixture date: May 12, 2020; Name: WilPhoenix; Type: Semi-sub; Rig manager: Awilco Drilling Plc; Operator: Serica Energy (UK) Limited; Country: UK; Day rate: ----; Duration (days): 70; Start date: Sept 15, 2020; End date: Nov 23, 2020; Comment: ----;
Name: WILPHOENIX; Vessel Type: Semi-sub Rig; IMO: 8752350; MMSI: -; Call Sign: -; Flag: Vanuatu; Gross Tonnage: 15130; Summer DWT: -; Length Overall x Breadth Extreme: 86.35 x 71.23 m; Year Built: 1982; Home Port: PORT VILA; Status: Active;
Position: Position Received: - Vessel is Out-of-Range; Area: -; Current Port: -; Latitude / Longitude: -; Status: Stopped; Speed/Course: - / -; AIS Source: Terrestrial AIS;
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EX Name History: Flag: Vessel Name: Last Reported; - ARCTIC II: 2010-11-30 UTC; - GSF ARCTIC II: 2010-01-01 UTC; - MAERSK JUTLANDER: 2003-05-22 UTC; - GLOMAR ARCTIC II: 2002-09-01 UTC; - MAERSK JUTLANDER: 1996-12-31 UTC;
