Island Drilling Company AS is pleased to announce that the company has been awarded a contract with CNOOC Petroleum Europe Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CNOOC Limited, to drill one well on the Howick prospect, located West of Shetland, Block 206/21.

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Image: Island Drilling wins drilling contract from CNOOC in Shetland. Photo: courtesy of Island Drilling Company AS.

Drilling is scheduled to commence in Q2 2019. Island Drilling Management will be responsible for the operation of the Island Innovator.

Island Drilling Company AS is grateful that the Island Innovator has been chosen for this scope.

CNOOC Petroleum Europe Limited is the operator of Howick, holding a 100% interest.

Source: Company Press Release