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http://rigzone.com/data/rig_detail.asp?rig_id=497

Rig Name: Noble Clyde Boudreaux
Rig Manager: Noble Drilling
Rig Owner: Noble Drilling
Competitive Rig: Yes
Rig Type: Semisub
Semisub Generation: 5
Rig Design: Friede & Goldman Modified 9500 Enhanced Pacesetter
Rated Water Depth: 10,000 ft
Drilling Depth: 35,000 ft


6 posted on 03/04/2011 11:17:20 AM PST by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer (biblein90days.org))
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To: thackney

Thanks for posting that picture of the rig.

Now imagine what the towing cost is for that monster to go 5000 miles to Brazil.

Once it is there, it will take years of operation to make that expense back.


14 posted on 03/04/2011 11:22:45 AM PST by Texas resident (Hunkered Down)
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