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2013 April 15   17:42

Keppel awarded new jackup order from Falcon Energy Group

Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) has secured a contract from Singapore-listed Falcon Energy Group Limited (Falcon Energy) through its subsidiary, FTS Derricks, to construct a KFELS Super B Class jackup rig, the shipbuilder's press release said.

Customised to Falcon Energy's requirements, the KFELS Super B Class jackup rig is equipped with a high capacity hook load of two million pounds for operations in high temperature and high pressure wells. Developed by Keppel O&M's technology arm, Offshore Technology Development, the KFELS B Class/Super B Class jackup design provides maximum uptime with reduced emissions and discharges.

About Falcon Energy Group
Falcon Energy Group Limited is an SGX Mainboard-listed leading player in the regional Offshore Marine and Oil and Gas sectors. The Group provides a full spectrum of support services for the Offshore Marine and Oil and Gas cycle, from initial exploration and drilling to production and post-production stage, with a specialist focus on the production phase of oilfield activities.

The Group has four business divisions with operations spanning South-east Asia, India and Australia. Its Marine Division provides offshore support vessels for services such as offshore hook up and commissioning, offshore conductor piling and pipe trenching, among others. Its Oilfield Services Division provides services such as agencies, warehousing, logistics, procurement and other general support activities. Through its Oilfield Projects Division, the Group is involved in projects and investments related to the Marine and Oil and Gas industry.

About Keppel FELS
Keppel FELS is a subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M), a wholly-owned company of Keppel Corporation Limited. Keppel O&M is a leader in offshore rig design, repair and construction, ship repair and conversion and specialised shipbuilding. Its near market, near customer strategy is bolstered by a global network of 20 yards and offices in the Asia Pacific, Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, the Caspian Sea, Middle East and the North Sea regions. Integrating the experience and expertise of its yards worldwide, the group aims to be the provider of choice and partner for solutions for the offshore and marine industry.

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