The system will be used to drill multiple development wells on Shell’s Prelude Floating LNG development off Australia’s north-west coast.
The three year contract has an option for two one-year extensions.
RMR allows engineered mud to be used in the top-hole section of a well, which enables more stable foundation for successful drilling, with all mud and cuttings being returned to the rig.
The top-hole section can be drilled more safely, quickly and with less impact on the environment.
AGR Asia Pacific general manager Bernt Eikemo said Shell has used RMR on all the wells it has drilled in Australia since 2006.
"We are very happy to get the opportunity to work once again with Shell Development (Australia) Pty Ltd," said Eikemo.
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