28 September 2005
DHAHRAN - The overhauled drilling/workover rig SAR-102, retired and dismantled in 1999, is now back in service. In July, the project of overhauling the rig was declared complete - safely, under budget and ahead of schedule. The Drilling and Workover Organization (D&WO) pushed for reactivation of the rig in order to help manage the increase in its operational activities. The task began in May. More than 100 multi-skilled disciplines were deployed by Saudi Aramco and its contractors to accomplish the project. A ceremony was held to celebrate the achievement and to recognize the team effort of all the organizations that supported it. SAR-102 is now back in action, drilling and working over oil wells in the Ghawar field and helping Saudi Aramco meet global energy demands.
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DHAHRAN - The overhauled drilling/workover rig SAR-102, retired and dismantled in 1999, is now back in service. In July, the project of overhauling the rig was declared complete - safely, under budget and ahead of schedule. The Drilling and Workover Organization (D&WO) pushed for reactivation of the rig in order to help manage the increase in its operational activities. The task began in May. More than 100 multi-skilled disciplines were deployed by Saudi Aramco and its contractors to accomplish the project. A ceremony was held to celebrate the achievement and to recognize the team effort of all the organizations that supported it. SAR-102 is now back in action, drilling and working over oil wells in the Ghawar field and helping Saudi Aramco meet global energy demands.
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