PC Kapoor, MD, Bharati Shipyard said: "For the first time in India, an ambitious project of this nature has been undertaken by a private shipyard and we are proud to dedicate this rig to the nation".
The rig can operate under adverse weather conditions and is capable of drilling in 350 feet water depth and drilling depth capability up to 30,000 feet with a massive variable drilling payload of 5,100 Kips. Globally, there are only around twelve to 24 jack up rigs of the same design, which are operational, a company statement claimed.
Further, it accomodates 110 persons and facilitate landing of SIKORSKY6IN helicopter on its heli-deck. 'Le Tourneau Super 116E' is capable of operating in high pressure temperature drilling with 15,000 PSI BOP system.
The jack up rig is yet another milestone for Bharati Shipyard that adds to an array of state of the art vessels for offshore industry, which includes offshore vessels, multi-purpose support vessels, platform supply vessels and anchor handling tug and supply vessels. The Le Tourneau Super 116E is approved by American Bureau of Shipping and India Register of Shipping.
Bharati Shipyard, one of the largest private players announced the launch of Le Tourneau Super 116E jack up rig, the first generation-next rig built in India. For automotive and related reports, visit automotivehorizon.sulekha.com
