US subsidiary of Singapore-based Keppel Offshore and Marine (Keppel O&M), Keppel AmFELS, has completed the development and delivered of one of the world’s largest Harsh Environment Enhanced Mobility land rigs.

Headquartered in Brownsville, Texas, Keppel AmFELS has been successful in delivering the completed land rig project 41 days ahead of schedule, coupled with a strong safety record.

Keppel AmFELS president Simon Lee said: "The early and safe delivery of this rig is a result of the strong execution capabilities of the yard and close teamwork with our customer.

"Even though it is the first land rig of its type to be built by Keppel, we are able to leverage the experience and expertise of Keppel O&M to undertake such complex projects and deliver it to the satisfaction of our customer.

"We are able to leverage the experience and expertise of Keppel O&M to undertake such complex projects and deliver it to the satisfaction of our customer."

"It extends the track record of Keppel AmFELS as the leading rig building yard in the Gulf of Mexico."

The scope of work for the company included the engineering, procurement and development of the Harsh Environment Enhanced Mobility land rig.

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The construction of the Harsh Environment Enhanced Mobility land rig is a natural extension of Keppel AmFELS’ offshore jackup rig construction business.

Other ongoing projects of the company include the construction of a KFELS B Class jackup rig for Mexican drilling company Perforadora Central.

Keppel O&M is a wholly-owned company of Singapore-based Keppel that specialises in property, marine and infrastructure businesses.