Arena Energy and White Fleet Drilling Christen Refurbished Jack-Up Drilling Rig to Support Offshore Oil and Natural Gas Production and Decommissioning Operations in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico
White Fleet acquired the out of service rig in 2022 and subsequently moved the rig to Gulf Copper's shipyard in Galveston, Texas, last July.
- White Fleet acquired the out of service rig in 2022 and subsequently moved the rig to Gulf Copper's shipyard in Galveston, Texas, last July.
- Mike Minarovic, Co-Founder and CEO of Arena Energy, LLC , stated, "This is important not only for Arena and White Fleet, but also for the rest of the industry.
- Just 10 years ago, there were thirty-six active jack-up drilling rigs in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.
- Kalil Ackal, CEO of White Fleet Drilling, added, "The acquisition and refurbishment of the WFD 400 rig is a significant accomplishment for White Fleet Drilling and our partners.