Ensco plc has ordered two high-specification jack-ups, ENSCO 140 and ENSCO 141 in order to fulfill customer demand for the Company’s differentiated rig technology and contract drilling services in the Middle East.
Both rigs, which will incorporate Ensco’s patented Canti-Leverage AdvantageSM technology, are significantly enhanced versions of the LeTourneau Super 116E jack-up design. The new jack-ups will include design specifications necessary to fully comply with the vast majority of regulatory and customer requirements in the Middle East, the primary target market for ENSCO 140 and ENSCO 141. The rigs are scheduled for delivery in mid-2016 from Lamprell’s newest shipyard located in the United Arab Emirates. The rigs are also suitable for most of the markets around the world outside of the Middle East.