Cairn contracts two rigs for drilling offshore Greenland

Continuing its exploration campaign offshore Greenland, Cairn has secured two dynamically positioned deepwater rigs to work the 2011 drilling season.
Both operated by Ocean Rig, the Leiv Eiriksson is a fifth generation semisubmersible rig, and the Ocean Rig Corcovado is a newbuild sixth generation drillship. Cairn has contracted the rigs to operate offshore Greenland during the 2011 drilling season.
Awaiting approval from the authorities, Cairn plans to drill up to four exploration wells during this drilling campaign.
“By contracting two vessels for the Greenland exploration program Cairn has increased operational capability and flexibility and continues to demonstrate its focus on safety,” said Sir Bill Gammell, chief executive of Cairn. “We look forward to drilling up to four exploration wells offshore Greenland during 2011.”
Source: Press release