With the signing of a two year contract for the jackup rig Maersk Endurer in Cameroon, Maersk Drilling added about $100 million dollars to its contract backlog.

Maersk Drilling expanded its activities in West Africa with the signing of a contract for the jackup Maersk Endurer with Addax Petroleum owned by Sinopec.

The contract duration is two years and the value is around $100 million. Expected commencement is late October 2012.

The Maersk Endurer is a harsh environment jackup. It was acquired by Maersk Drilling in 1996 and significantly refurbished and upgraded for work on the challenging Shearwater field in the UK sector of the North Sea. The extensive modification scope covered, amongst others, a new accommodation block, new drillfloor/derrick and full compliance for HPHT operations.