Maria

Halliburton has secured a contract to provide drilling-associated services for Wintershall’s Maria development in the Norwegian Sea.

Set to start with immediate effect, the four-year contract can also be extended for up to four additional years.

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Wintershall Norge managing director Bernd Schrimpf said: "At an uncertain time for the industry, this contract provides a timely boost for the supplier market while laying the groundwork for efficient construction of our operated development and exploration wells over the rest of the decade."

Under the contract, Wintershall and Halliburton will partner on detailed engineering work before beginning drilling for the Maria development in the first half of 2017.

In early 2016, Halliburton will provide services supporting drilling of six development wells on Maria’s subsea templates located at a depth of around 300m on the Halten Terrace in the Norwegian Sea.

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"With this contract, we are further pressing ahead with our first operated development in Norway."

Wintershall Maria project director Hugo Dijkgraaf said: "With this contract, we are further pressing ahead with our first operated development in Norway.

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"By using clear performance incentives, we are creating value for Wintershall, our partners and the Norwegian E&P supply chain."

Halliburton will supply drilling services and associated tools, drilling and completion fluids, cementing, and coring.

The Maria field is located 20km east of Kristin field and 45km south of Heidrun field on Halten Terrace in the Norwegian Sea.

Wintershall operates the licence with a 50% interest. Petoro owns a 30% stake and Centrica Resources owns the remaining 20%.

Image: Under the contract, Wintershall and Halliburton will partner on detailed engineering work. Photo: courtesy of Anne Lise Norheim/Halliburton.