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FPSO installation deal to Aker Solutions
MODEC Offshore Production Systems (Singapore) Pte Ltd. has awarded Aker Solutions' wholly-owned subsidiary Aker Marine Contractors a mooring installation contract for hook-up of the Bourgogne FPSO offshore Angola. Contract value is approximately USD 30 million.

Seadrill acquires two semi-submersible ultra-deepwater rigs under construction
Seadrill has entered into an agreement to acquire the two ultra-deepwater semi-submersible drilling rigs, Seadragon I and Seadragon II. The total project price for the two rigs, which are currently under construction at the Jurong Shipyard in Singapore, is estimated to be approximately US$1.2 billion (including project management for the remaining construction period, drilling and handling tools, spares, operations preparations and capitalized interest). Deliveries of the two rigs are expected in the first quarter and fourth quarter 2011, respectively.

Statoil Awards $75 Million Vigdis North-East Project to FMC Technologies
FMC Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: FTI) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Statoil for the manufacture and supply of subsea production equipment to support the Vigdis North-East development. The award has a value of approximately $75 million in revenue to FMC Technologies.

Aker Solutions wins drilling equipment contract
Aker Solutions has won a contract to supply a complete drilling equipment package for a new deepwater drillship. The contract value is approximately USD 100 million.

HMC's New Vessel named "Aegir" after Norse God of the Sea
HMC's new Deep Water Construction Vessel, currently being built in Korea, will be called Aegir, after the Norse god of the sea. Aegir is sometimes also referred to as a sea giant. Together with his wife, the sea goddess Ran, and their nine daughters, named for different types of waves, he rules the seas.

SDRL - Seadrill enters into contract for newbuild tender rig
Seadrill has entered into a conditional agreement with BP Trinidad and Tobago LLC for a firm two year contract plus further one year option period for the newbuild semi-tender West Jaya offshore Trinidad and Tobago. Contract value for the firm period is approximately US$140 million including a mobilization fee for the transit. In addition, BP will compensate Seadrill for minor equipment upgrades related to the assignment.

PGS Browse Deep in Australia
PGS’s new Aurora MC3D aims to unlock the deeper potential of Australia’s Browse Basin, covering proven oil and gas play fairways

Keppel to build US$180 million KFELS B Class jackup for Jasper
Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS) has secured an order for a KFELS B Class jackup rig worth about US$180 million from Jasper Investments Limited (Jasper), with an option for another similar unit. The rig is slated for delivery in 2H 2012.

Shell Awards Cardamom Deep Project to FMC Technologies
FMC Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: FTI) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Shell to supply subsea and topside systems for the Cardamom Deep project in the Gulf of Mexico.

FMC Technologies to Supply Subsea Systems for Shell Offshore Inc.'s West Boreas Project
FMC Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: FTI) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Shell Offshore Inc. to supply subsea and topside systems for the West Boreas field development.