# Nordic Winter (Hull B379)

> Harsh-environment mid-water semi-submersible drilling rig

Ordered by Awilco Drilling in 2018 at US$425M as its entry into the Norwegian harsh-environment drilling market, with delivery due April 2021. Awilco terminated in June 2020 citing breach of contract; Keppel rejected the termination and commenced arbitration, claiming US$424.9M. The tribunal ruled in Keppel's favour in April 2023. ENGIC executed works valves during the live construction phase in March 2020, before termination.

- Division: Manufacturing
- Contract type: Direct
- ENGIC role: Direct contract — valve works to Keppel FELS during active construction, Mar 2020
- End operator: Awilco Rig 1 Pte Ltd (Awilco Drilling PLC)
- Contracting party: Keppel FELS Limited
- Location: Ordered for Norwegian harsh-environment market; built at Keppel FELS Singapore
- Span: 2020
- Asset status: Contract terminated
- Parent project value (overall project, not ENGIC revenue): US$425M contract value
- Categories: Piping & Flange Works

Piping flanges and fittings on this scope include product manufactured at ENGIC's own plant in Vasai East, Palghar, Maharashtra (Mumbai region).

## Sources

- [Offshore Energy — arbitration outcome](https://www.offshore-energy.biz/uk-player-strikes-a-bargain-with-seatrium-over-yearslong-rig-arbitration-saga/)
- [Energy Voice — Keppel's £516m claim](https://www.energyvoice.com/oilandgas/north-sea/364476/keppel-awilco-drilling-cancelled-rig-orders/)

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