Saipem informs that Aker BP has exercised the option for the extension period under the existing contract for the semi‑submersible drilling unit Scarabeo 8, originally awarded in March 2022.
This option, which is in direct continuation of the previous one-year contract extension, prolongs the contract until December 31, 2027.
The Scarabeo 8, a sixth‑generation drilling unit owned by Saipem, is designed to operate in demanding offshore environments.
It is equipped with a dynamic positioning system (DP) and an advanced mooring system, fully compliant with the strictest regulatory standards. The unit has a proven track record in projects with major oil companies, operating across the Norwegian Continental Shelf including the Barents Sea.
