Dolphin Drilling and Vantris have entered into a Marketing Agreement related to “Blackford Dolphin” in Southeast Asia.

According to this Marketing Agreement the rig shall be marketed by Vantris on a non-exclusive basis in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and other locations as may be agreed.

“We believe that Vantris is the ideal partner, operating the world’s largest fleet of tender assist drilling rigs. This Marketing Agreement provides Dolphin Drilling with access to the fastest growing energy consuming region in the world. Southeast Asia is the engine room in the global energy demand growth we are currently experiencing”, said Ronny Bjørnådal, Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Dolphin Drilling owns and operates a fleet of three (3) harsh environment mid-water and deep-water semisubmersible drilling rigs, capable of working worldwide.

Vantris is an independent international drilling contractor providing drilling services in the tender assist drilling rig segment. Its business supports both new field developments and infill drilling through turnkey contracts that include the rigs, its skilled crew, and operational support. Vantris´ fleet of semi-tender and barge rigs is designed for fast mobilisation between platforms, helping clients reduce downtime and costs. With a strong presence across Southeast Asia and West Africa. Vantris owns and operates the world’s largest fleet of Tender Assist drilling rigs.

Vantris is recognized as an innovative and reliable partner for safe and efficient well delivery with a track record spanning more than 5 decades, tracing its roots back to Robray Offshore Drilling, which was founded in Singapore in 1972, and became the leading tender assist company in Southeast Asia. In 1986 Robray was acquired by Smedvig, which was acquired by Seadrill in 2006, both companies previously listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.

For further information, please contact:

Ronny Bjørnådal
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Dolphin Drilling AS
Mob: +47 918 50 549
Mail: ronny@bjornadal.info

Louay Louis Laham
Chief Executive Officer - Drilling
Vantris Energy Berhad
Mob: +60 19 345 4592
Mail: louay.laham@vantrisenergy.com

About Dolphin Drilling AS:

Dolphin Drilling AS is an Oslo listed, Aberdeen head-quartered, company which owns and operates a fleet of three harsh environment mid-water & deep-water semisubmersible drilling rigs, capable of working worldwide.

About Sapura Drilling Asia Sdn Bhd:

Sapura Drilling Asia Sdn Bhd is a Kuala Lumpur head-quartered company which owns and operates a fleet of five tender assisted semisubmersible drilling units and six tender assisted drilling barges.