Reliance and BP trigger bid battle for deepwater drillship amid tightening rig market

At least two drilling players are likely to queue up for the deepwater rig tender, with the charter term likely to be valid between 12 to 16 months

Drillship battle: Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries.
Drillship battle: Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries.Photo: AFP/SCANPIX
Published 9 February 2024, 06:56Updated 9 February 2024, 08:32