Noble Endeavor

Noble Endeavor

Rig Specifications – Noble Endeavor

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General

Rig TypeSemisubmersible
Rig DesignEnhanced Odeco Victory Class
Year Upgraded2009
Year Entered Service1975
ClassificationABS, +A1 Column Stablised Drilling Unit
MODU Code1989, 2001 Edition
Overall Length306 ft long x 306 ft wide (main deck)
Draft74.5ft (22.7m) Drilling, 41.5ft (12.67m) Transit
Airgap45.5 ft (13.8 m)
Displacement42,570MT
Variable Deck Load6,000MT Drilling / 5,000MT Transit
Transit Speed4 knots (towed)
Water Depth6,000 ft (max), 250 ft (min)
Drilling Depth35,000ft (10,668m)
Accommodation140 people
Hook load2MM lbs
Moonpool91 ft x 25 ft

Storage Capacity

Liquid Mud9,675 bbls (1538 m3)
Base Oil3,200 bbls (509 m3)
Brine3,200 bbls (509 m3)
Bulk Cement15,500 ft3 (2464 m3)
Bulk Bentonite3,600 cuft
Bulk Barite/Gel7,200 ft3 (1145 m3)
Sack Storage6,000 sacks
Fuel6,234 bbls (991 m3)
Drill Water13,169 bbls (2,094 m3)
Potable Water2,904 bbls (462 m3)

Drilling Equipment

DerrickDreco, 170 ft x 48 ft x 46 ft, static hook load capacity of 2,000 kips
Drawworks1 x NOV 2040-UDBEL(L), 2,941 kW
Motion Compensator1 x NOV CMC-H-25 1,000 kips capacity with 25ft stroke
Rotary Table1 x NOV T-6050, 60.5“, hydraulic, 908 t
Top Drive1 x NOV PS2-1000, 1,470 kW
Tubular Handling1 x NOV TF-975 Hydratong
Fingerboard CapacityDP - 18,900ft (210 Stds) up to 6 ⅝” DP - 14,490ft (161 Stds) up to 5 ⅞ 216 Stds 5-1/2” DP, 21 Stds DC
Mud Pumps4 x NOV 14-P-220, 7,500 psi
Solids Control System4x Brandt / AX-1 Multisizers
Iron Roughneck1 x Varco AR 3200

Subsea Equipment

DiverterVetco KFDS 21-1/4", 500psi diverter with 2 x 20" flow line
Dual BOPNo
BOP Stack1 x Hydril 18 ¾” 15,000 psi 5 ram preventer Vetco H4 ExF 15K, wellhead connector
LMRP2 x Hydrill DL 18 ¾” 10,000 psi annular preventers,
C&K Manifold15K
Marine RiserShaffer 21" FT-GB, 75ft long per joint,1,275 ft
Tensioners6 x NOV N-line tensioning system. Total capacity 2,400 kips with 50ft. Stroke
XT Carts1 x 60 t aux cart

Unique capabilities and enhancements

Rig Moves12-point mooring spread, compatible with rapid anchor release system for ultra efficient demob from well site.
Usable Deck AreaOver 1500m² usable deck space enabling client’s huge flexibility to tailor the rig to operational needs and remain self-sufficient for multiple phases of operations
Variable Deck LoadHigh variable deck load provides exceptional operational flexibility allowing the rig to ballast to transit draft with minimal need to unload derrick pipe storage, offload bulk fluids, or heavy equipment
Heave CompensationEquipped with CMC-H-1000 capable of compensating hook loads up to 1,000,000 lbs and drilling in rig heave up to 3m

Power Generation

Main Power7 x 1,603 kW CAT 3516-B 1,200 rpm
Electrical Power7 x 2,500 KVA, CATO, 4,16kV, 60 Hz
Emergency Power1 x 404 kW, CAT 3412, 687 KVA, 480V, 60 Hz

Cranes

Main Cranes1 x 53.5 t, Seatrax S7224 with 160 ft boom 2 x 80 t, Seatrax S9040 with 180 ft boom
Subsea CranesN/A
X-Mas Tree / BOP1 x 350 t NOV BOP handling cart
Other1 x NOV KMCVT-1891 Knuckleboom Crane

Station Keeping / Propulsion System

Mooring System12-point mooring system capable, 8 point mooring system standard, additional 4 point on request.
Mooring Winches8 x Amclyde CTW 350/52 combination chain/ wire mooring winches
ThrustersN/A
DP SystemN/A
Position Reference SystemsN/A

Other Information

MPDNo
Burner BoomsN/A
Dual Well CentersNo
AutomationHybrid drilling package with an integrated driller’s chair
Red Zone ManagementNo
On the GoYes
H56 EnabledNo
Data InfrastructureReal Time Monitoring
OtherWell hopping with tripsaver Capacity to hang off casing

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Noble’s core values have been a common thread guiding our actions throughout our long history. These values remain relevant and essential today, and still reflect what we stand for: honesty and integrity, safety, environmental stewardship, respect and performance. 

Safety

Living our core value of safety and providing a safe workplace for our employees, contractors and customers is paramount at Noble. We’re on a journey to proactively improve our safeguards offshore, build capacity to operate safely, and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

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