EnblocTurkey has confirmed the purchase of two seventh generation drillships as the country moves to boost its capacity in offshore exploration. The Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) says that it has acquired the two vessels West Dorado and West Draco from the Norwegian rig owner Eldorado Drilling. The price was estimated at $490 million for both.
Seadrill ordered these two drillships for $1.1 billion back in 2013, just before the offshore downturn. However, there was no market for them at the time of their completion, and after several deferrals, Seadrill ultimately canceled the order in 2018.
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