DOHA: Gulf International Services (GIS), the largest service group in Qatar with interests in a broad cross-section of industries announced that its subsidiary Gulf Drilling International (GDI) has signed a contract for drilling rig services.
The contract was signed by Mubarak A Al Hajri, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of GDI and Hassan Al Emadi, General Manager, Dolphin Energy – Qatar.
The work under this contract will be performed by the high spec jack-up rig “Al Jassra” and will consist of drilling three wells on the DOL 1 production platform located in offshore waters of Qatar. The service will commence this month.
GDI has provided liftboat services to Dolphin Energy in the past and noted that its new liftboat Al Safliya’ is set to commence working for Dolphin Energy under a 5-year contract later this month.
Mubarak A Al Hajri said: “I am pleased that GDI has concluded this significant contract with Dolphin Energy as it will broaden our clientele and business portfolio. Even though GDI and Dolphin Energy have had a long standing relationship, “Al-Jassra” is the first drilling rig from GDI’s fleet to work for Dolphin Energy.
This contract will provide us an opportunity to demonstrate the highest levels of professional expertise all the while improving our overall rig utilisation.”
GDI’s practice of focusing on client needs and satisfaction will lead to a “win-win” relationship for both GDI and Dolphin Energy. “The Al Jassra contract will provide GDI with an opportunity to display our drilling expertise to Dolphin Energy while improving our overall rig utilisation. We are confident that our attention to detail and focus on fulfilling Dolphin’s needs will result in a “win-win” relationship for GDI and Dolphin Energy. We are grateful to be of valuable service to Dolphin Energy”, he said.
Commenting on the agreement signing, Hassan Al Emadi said: “We are delighted to partner with GDI once again and this contract demonstrates our relationship with GDI continues to go from strength to strength. This project is another important development in the history of our company”.
Ebrahim Ahmad Al Mannai, Managing Director, Gulf International Services said: “GIS is pleased with the partnership of its subsidiary GDI and Dolphin Energy. As we are committed to increase the company’s shareholder value, we are looking forward to the start of operation of “Al Jassra” for Dolphin Energy”.The Peninsula
