Contract awarded for drillship VALARIS DS-12
Valaris was awarded a five-well contract with BP for drillship VALARIS DS-12 in Egypt. The contract is expected to commence in Q2 2026 and has an estimated duration of 350 days. The project will be executed using Valaris’ specialized offshore drilling capabilities.
Official reports indicate that the drilling campaign will span approximately 350 days. This initiative builds on BP’s long-term gas development efforts in Egypt, particularly in the West Nile Delta region, located off the coast of Alexandria.
Valaris confirmed that the Valaris DS-12 drillship will be deployed for the operation. The vessel is designed to handle water depths between 300 and 1,500 m. The scope of work includes drilling exploration, development and bypass wells, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the target fields.
According to BP, the newly drilled wells will link directly to the company’s existing infrastructure in the West Nile Delta. This includes connections to the North Alexandria and West Mediterranean Deepwater concessions, a strategy aimed at reducing connection timelines and cutting overall operating expenses.
