Eni charters Saipem 12000 for Pakistan drilling: Offshore Drilling for Oil and Gas

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Update: Eni charters Saipem 12000 for Pakistan drilling

October 29, 2018

Eni has chartered Saipem’s drillship ‘Saipem 12000″ for work in Pakistan for an undisclosed dayrate.

Saipem 12000, Author: John A. Konrad V / Shared from Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 3.0 license
The article has been updated with a statement from Saipem

According to the Norwegian rig brokers Bassoe Offshore, the contract, fixed on October 24, is for three months. Per Bassoe Analytics, the three-month contract is expected to start on December 1.

VesselsValue’s data also shows Eni has chartered the drillship, however, VV has a slightly different date. VV has the three-month contract starting on November 15, 2018.

Offshore Energy Today has reached out to both Eni and Saipem seeking more info on the reported contract and on the scope of work.

While Offshore Energy Today has yet to receive information on the work scope for the Saipem 12000, it might be that the rig will be used to drill in the offshore Indus G-Block.

Namely, according to a June 2018 article by Pakistan’s The News, a joint venture formed by Eni, Exxon, Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC), and Pakistan Petroleum Limited are planning to spud the Kekra-1 exploration well in the block in January 2019, using an Eni-chartered drillship.

Marine Traffic shows Saipem 12000 as currently moored in Las Palmas. The vessel moved to Las Palmas following an unsuccessful drilling campaign in Morocco where Eni failed to find hydrocarbons in its Rabat well.

Prior to drilling in Morocco, Eni had used the drillship for operations in Cyprus, however, it opted to move the rig away from Cyprus after the Turkish navy had prevented it from drilling at the Block 3.

Update: October 29, 2018 , 12:02 pm CET

In an email sent to Offshore Energy Today Saipem has confirmed the deal with Eni.

A Saipem spokesperson said: “We can confirm that Saipem 12000 is working for Eni in Pakistan.”

The spokesperson did not provide details on the scope of work.



Offshore Energy Today Staff

 

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6TH GENERATION ULTRA DEEPWATER DRILLSHIP




TYPE

6th generation ultra deepwater drillship
DESIGN

Samsung

SHIPYARD

Samsung Heavy Industries

YEAR OF BUILT

2010

CLASSIFICATION

ABS ✠A1, Drilling unit, (E),✠AMS, ✠ACCU, ✠CDS, ✠DPS-3, SH-DLA

FLAG

Bahamas

WATER DEPTH

Up to 12,000 ft (3,658 m)

DRILLING DEPTH

35,000 ft (10,660 m)

STATION KEEPING

DP class 3

MAIN DIMENSIONS

Length overall: 228 m Breadth, moulded: 42 m Depth, moulded: 19 m Operating draft: 12 m Displacement: 96,000 t

CAPACITY

Variable deck load: 20,000 t

POWER SYSTEM GENERATORS

Six (6) STX 16V32/40, 8,000 kW each approximate total power generation of 48,000 kW

THRUSTER

Six (6) azimuthal thrusters,4,500 kW each

DERRICK

Double Derrick NOV Height 200 ft Static hook load 2,000,000 lbs each rig simultaneius capacity 2,000 kips + 1,000 kips

MOTION COMPENSATOR ON DERRICK

Each rig is equipped with Croen motion compensator and Active Heave compensator

DRAWWORK

Two (2) NOV SSGD-5750, 5,750 HP each

TOP DRIVE

Two (2) NOV HPS-03 1000 2AC KT RD, rated capacity 1,000 st Maximum continuous torque 94,000 ft.lbs Working Pressure 7,500 psi

ROTARY TABLE

One (1) NOV RST 755, opening 75.1/2”, rated capacity 1,000 st One (1) NOV RST 605-2G, opening 60.1/2”, rated capacity 1,000 st

MUD PUMPS

Four (4) NOV 14-P-220 2,200 HP each Fluid end working pressure 7,500 psi WP

MUD TANKS

Total capacity above 12,300 bbl BOP 18.3/4" - 15,000 psi Two (2) annular preventers Six (6) ram cavities Drill Pipe and Casing (up to 13.3/8") shearing capability

DIVERTER

20" - 500 psi

RISERS

21.1/12” OD, 90 ft length

CRANES

Four (4) NOV knuckle boom cranes, rated capacity 85 st

CREW FACILITIES

Air conditioned living quarters for 200 people

HELIDECK

Suitable for Sikorsky S-61 N

REMARKS

Two (2) NOV Vertical Column type capable to handle from 3.1/2” D.P. to 13.3/8” casing

IACMS: Integrated, automated control and monitoring system. The drillship is designed to function as an integrated unit allowing all systems including propulsion, power management, power generation, fluid flow systems, fluid storage systems and drilling systems to be monitored and controlled via a single integrated monitoring and control network. Equipped with EWT (Extended Well Testing)

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Clutch: The Well Testing data which will tell Pakistan how big the oil or gas pool is once the well has been drilled and hydrocarbons have been confirmed.

 

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Promising blocks

Around 7,500 square kilometers in span, the Indus G block is in ultra-deep waters offshore Pakistan and has been one of the most promising blocks, in recent years it was operated solely by ENI. Planning the first exploration well assignment in January 2019, ENI would also lead this joint venture as it has had continued presence in Pakistan.

Nevertheless, no commercially viable discovery took place in the last five decades and it all began in 1963 when an American company drilled three wells for the very first time near Pakistan’s shores and discovered no hydrocarbons. Subsequently also, all attempts have given negative results. Ostensibly, even the last offshore well Shark -1 drilled by ENI and PPL gave no positive results.

Additionally, even if a big discovery is made, it takes years to set up the appropriate infrastructure to commence production. This time round, however, the USAID conducted a study after collecting data from 1611 wells and came up with a favorable assessment. Even the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) figures regarding Pakistan have been positive in both 2011 and 2013 estimates.

Consequently, hopes are high as ENI contracts a ship for the drilling, which will now start in early December this year. The ENI has chartered a drillship from Saipem, the contract starts from 1st December this year and may be planning to ‘spud’ the Kekra-1 exploration well in the block in January 2019.

According to Offshore Energy Today, it received an email confirming the deal with Eni and a Saipem spokesperson said that, “We can confirm that Saipem 12000 is working for Eni in Pakistan.”

There was no further information about the scope of the work but it looks like the rig Saipem 12000 will be used to drill in the offshore Indus G-Block as the timing also matches.

Located nearly 280 km from the city of Karachi, the usual constraints for this exploratory site Kekra -1 are that suitable drilling times are from December to April and Karachi port is used for operations. Following the recent surveys undertaken, the prospects look bright and there are great expectations regarding this offshore drilling.

Discussing the project, OGDCL Managing Director Zahid Mir said: “The block has very high prospects, and exploratory well Kekra-I has strategic importance for the region as we are expecting a multi-billion cubic feet of gas flows from the block.” Notably, he remarked that, “If a success, this would be a game changer for the country as well as the entire region.”

Predictably, the interest of major oil companies should increase as the project commences and brings in foreign investment for Pakistan’s energy sector.

Last Update: Sunday, 4 November 2018 KSA 19:26 - GMT 16:26

 

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6TH GENERATION ULTRA DEEPWATER DRILLSHIP




TYPE

6th generation ultra deepwater drillship
DESIGN

Samsung

SHIPYARD

Samsung Heavy Industries

YEAR OF BUILT

2010

CLASSIFICATION

ABS ✠A1, Drilling unit, (E),✠AMS, ✠ACCU, ✠CDS, ✠DPS-3, SH-DLA

FLAG

Bahamas

WATER DEPTH

Up to 12,000 ft (3,658 m)

DRILLING DEPTH

35,000 ft (10,660 m)

STATION KEEPING

DP class 3

MAIN DIMENSIONS

Length overall: 228 m Breadth, moulded: 42 m Depth, moulded: 19 m Operating draft: 12 m Displacement: 96,000 t

CAPACITY

Variable deck load: 20,000 t

POWER SYSTEM GENERATORS

Six (6) STX 16V32/40, 8,000 kW each approximate total power generation of 48,000 kW

THRUSTER

Six (6) azimuthal thrusters,4,500 kW each

DERRICK

Double Derrick NOV Height 200 ft Static hook load 2,000,000 lbs each rig simultaneius capacity 2,000 kips + 1,000 kips

MOTION COMPENSATOR ON DERRICK

Each rig is equipped with Croen motion compensator and Active Heave compensator

DRAWWORK

Two (2) NOV SSGD-5750, 5,750 HP each

TOP DRIVE

Two (2) NOV HPS-03 1000 2AC KT RD, rated capacity 1,000 st Maximum continuous torque 94,000 ft.lbs Working Pressure 7,500 psi

ROTARY TABLE

One (1) NOV RST 755, opening 75.1/2”, rated capacity 1,000 st One (1) NOV RST 605-2G, opening 60.1/2”, rated capacity 1,000 st

MUD PUMPS

Four (4) NOV 14-P-220 2,200 HP each Fluid end working pressure 7,500 psi WP

MUD TANKS

Total capacity above 12,300 bbl BOP 18.3/4" - 15,000 psi Two (2) annular preventers Six (6) ram cavities Drill Pipe and Casing (up to 13.3/8") shearing capability

DIVERTER

20" - 500 psi

RISERS

21.1/12” OD, 90 ft length

CRANES

Four (4) NOV knuckle boom cranes, rated capacity 85 st

CREW FACILITIES

Air conditioned living quarters for 200 people

HELIDECK

Suitable for Sikorsky S-61 N

REMARKS

Two (2) NOV Vertical Column type capable to handle from 3.1/2” D.P. to 13.3/8” casing

IACMS: Integrated, automated control and monitoring system. The drillship is designed to function as an integrated unit allowing all systems including propulsion, power management, power generation, fluid flow systems, fluid storage systems and drilling systems to be monitored and controlled via a single integrated monitoring and control network. Equipped with EWT (Extended Well Testing)

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Clutch: The Well Testing data which will tell Pakistan how big the oil or gas pool is once the well has been drilled and hydrocarbons have been confirmed.

Adding to above specs;

BOP STACK

LMRP (Lower Marine Riser Package) c/w
One (1) Shaffer Annular Preventer 18.3/4” 10,000 psi WP

BOP Lower Stack c/w
One (1) Shaffer Annular Preventer 18.3/4” 10,000 psi WP
One (1) Shaffer Triple Ram Preventer 18.3/4” 15,000 psi WP with shear Capacity (one cavity able to shear casing up to 13.3/8”, and one cavity able to shear drill pipe up to 6.5/8”)
One (1) Shaffer Triple Ram Preventer 18.3/4” 15,000 psi WP

 

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Lets hope they strike oil this time.

 

[Jinn Baba]

Fingers crossed! Even if they can find enough oil/gas for Pakistan's domestic needs only - it will be a godsend!

 

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December 3rd location

35°13'22.2"S 20°17'33.6"E
https://goo.gl/maps/Ui3br2ee3ts

 

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Hope this time it will be good news

 

[Kompromat]

Its happening.

 

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December 16th location

22°58'09.2"S 54°36'39.9"E
https://goo.gl/maps/1rtxzCfKy3p

 

[ziaulislam]

Fingers crossed! Even if they can find enough oil/gas for Pakistan's domestic needs only - it will be a godsend!

no major gas find in Pakistan in last 30 years..so lets see..infact no gas blocks were allotted in last 5 years

 

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January 1st 2019 Update:

The drill ship has almost reached Karachi Port:

19°46'01.3"N 66°27'52.7"E
https://goo.gl/maps/o7eJ6u8r4mv

 

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wish them good luck

 

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Updated position Jan 2nd 2019: Offshore of Karachi:

24°10'02.9"N 66°39'01.0"E
https://goo.gl/maps/PNqYXAMTFsD2

 

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I think this is the Drilling location for the drill ship. It is only 70km offshore from Pakistan. I thought it was going to be 250km offshore??

Here is the Google map location:
24°09'58.0"N 66°44'32.1"E
https://goo.gl/maps/TSBxeo819Pm

The drilling is to start today January 6th.

These ships will start their drilling operations from Jan 6, 230 KM from Karachi coastline in open sea. The drilling activity will be done at a depth of 6200 feet. Source: https://propakistani.pk/2019/01/04/...d-gas-company-enters-pakistan-after-27-years/

• Why is the Saipem 12000 ship 70km if measured using Google maps?

This is where I have been tracking the ship:
https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ai...msi:311030700/imo:9437359/vessel:SAIPEM_12000