BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 30. Italian energy services firm Saipem has announced that Aker BP has exercised its option to extend the contract for the semi-submersible drilling unit Scarabeo 8 until December 31, 2027, the company said in a statement, Trend reports.
The extension follows a previous one-year renewal under the original contract awarded in March 2022. During the newly extended period, Scarabeo 8 will continue to operate for Aker BP offshore Norway.
Owned by Saipem, the Scarabeo 8 is a sixth-generation semi-submersible drilling unit designed for harsh offshore environments. It is equipped with dynamic positioning and advanced mooring systems, and is fully compliant with the industry’s most stringent safety and regulatory standards. The rig has a strong operational track record on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, including in the Barents Sea.
Saipem noted that the extension reflects the ongoing strength of its long-standing collaboration with Aker BP and reinforces their shared commitment to high-performance, safe, and efficient offshore operations.