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Vantage Drilling gets 2-year rig contract



By AP
22 August 2008 @ 10:19 am EST

HOUSTON - Offshore drilling contractor Vantage Drilling Co. said Friday that its ultra-premium jackup rig, the Emerald Driller, has been awarded a two-year contract to operate in Southeast Asia.

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The contract is expected to start in February following the completion of construction and commissioning in Singapore. It is subject to cost escalation and may be extended.

Revenue over the initial term of the contract is estimated at $128.3 million.

The Emerald Driller is one of four Baker Marine Pacific Class 375 jackup rigs that Vantage has under construction. The rig has a drilling depth of about 30,000 feet and is capable of operating in water depths of up to 375 feet.

Vantage shares were unchanged at $7 in morning trading. The shares have traded between $6 and $9.39 the past year.

Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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