Scheduled for delivery in 14 months, the rig, which is contracted to COIC by Mexico’s state-owned Pemex for operation in Mexico Gulf, will have living quarters to accommodate 100 people.

The 3000-HP rig, to be named Zhongye 1, is designed to drill to a well depth of 9000 metres.     

To be classed by ABS, the rig will also be capable of performing well completion, workover, and well logging.    

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