The company will commit either the Rowan Gorilla II or Rowan Gorilla III to this assignment, depending on first availability, and expects total revenues, including mobilization and modification fees, of approximately $56 million.

Danny McNease, chairman and CEO of Rowan, said: Demand for high specification drilling equipment remains strong throughout the world, and Rowan’s quality fleet continues to benefit. These commitments enhance our future earnings visibility and are further testament to our long-held strategy of building and maintaining a diverse fleet of highly-capable jack-up rigs.