KCA Deutag secures Ringhorne drilling and maintenance contract extension from Vår Energi

KCA Deutag, a leading drilling, engineering and technology partner, has secured a two-year contract extension for the provision of offshore drilling and maintenance services on the Ringhorne platform in the Norwegian North Sea from operator Vår Energi.

The award of this extension to March 2026 further solidifies the partnership between KCA Deutag and the Ringhorne, marking 24 years of collaboration since the platform's commissioning in 2002.

Ole Maier, President of Offshore, commented: "The award of this extension demonstrates our strong relationship with Vår Energi and our commitment to delivering the highest standards of safety and performance to our customers.

“We are delighted to have expanded our scope of work to include integrated services such as tubular running and cuttings reinjection services, demonstrating our commitment to the delivery of advanced drilling technologies that optimise efficiency and safety.

“We look forward to continuing our successful partnership with Vår Energi as we work together to safeguard a sustainable energy supply.”