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Project #87
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Naval & Shipbuilding
Saipem – Perro Negro 7 Jack-Up Rig Restart
The Perro Negro 7 jack-up rig successfully completed full recertification and restarted operations in Saudi Arabia.
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Client
Saudi Aramco
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Contractor
Saipem
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Location
Arabian Gulf Shallow Water Drilling Fields
schedule
Timeline
Operational Restart July 28, 2026
payments
Est. Value
Long-Term Drilling Extension
description Project Overview
Following extensive hull maintenance, leg structural inspections, and 5-year special survey recertification, the premium jack-up rig resumed active shallow-water production and workover drilling across Aramco fields.
engineering Technical Specifications
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rig name
Perro Negro 7
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restart date
July 28, 2026
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contractor
Saipem
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client
Saudi Aramco
satellite_alt Survey & Geomatics Relevance
Projects of this scale and category typically require comprehensive surveying disciplines including:
- chevron_right Geodetic Control Network Establishment
- chevron_right Topographic Mapping & 3D Modeling
- chevron_right Hydrographic & Bathymetric Survey
- chevron_right Construction Staking & As-Built Verification
- chevron_right GNSS RTK & Total Station Layout
Project At a Glance
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Client
Saudi Aramco
construction
Contractor
Saipem
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Location
Arabian Gulf Shallow Water Drilling Fields
schedule
Timeline
Operational Restart July 28, 2026
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Category
Naval & Shipbuilding
payments
Value Estimate
Long-Term Drilling Extension
Project Status
Active Operations
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