Manufacturing · Direct · 2020–2021
Nordic Spring (Hull B382)
Repeat harsh-environment mid-water semi-submersible drilling rig
What the record says
Sister project to Nordic Winter, ordered March 2019 at US$425M. Keppel terminated in December 2020 claiming Awilco could not meet a scheduled payment. In November 2023 the arbitration tribunal ruled in Awilco Rig 2's favour, awarding US$43M plus interest and costs; the High Court refused Keppel leave to appeal in May 2024. A global settlement of US$57M concluded both the B379 and B382 disputes in June 2024. ENGIC executed works long sweep elbows during the live construction phase, April–May 2020.
Direct contract — long sweep elbow and piping works to Keppel FELS during construction, Apr–May 2020
Piping flanges and fittings on this scope include product manufactured at ENGIC's own plant in Vasai East, Palghar, Maharashtra (Mumbai region).
- End operator
- Awilco Rig 2 Pte Ltd (Awilco Drilling PLC)
- Contracting party
- Keppel FELS Limited
- Location
- Ordered for Norwegian harsh-environment market; built at Keppel FELS Singapore
- Asset status
- Contract terminated — settled Jun 2024
- Parent project value
- US$425M contract; US$57M final settlementPublished value of the overall project, not ENGIC revenue.
- Categories
- Piping & Flange Works, Overhaul & Refurbishment