Valaris has wrapped up a two-well workover and completion campaign for bp Trinidad and Tobago (bpTT) nearly 17 days ahead of schedule, bringing the company’s latest offshore assignment to an early close.
According to the Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago, the Valaris 249 jack-up rig completed the 100-day Angelin campaign after beginning operations during the first quarter of 2026. The rig had moved to the project after completing an earlier contract with another operator offshore Trinidad.
The Angelin field, located about 60 kilometers off Trinidad’s southeast coast, is one of bpTT’s producing offshore gas assets. Brought onstream in 2019 as part of bp’s strategy to sustain the country’s natural gas supply, the development provides gas to Trinidad and Tobago’s LNG, petrochemical and power generation sectors.
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While Valaris did not disclose details of the work performed, the campaign concluded well ahead of its planned finish.
Edward Cozier, Rig Manager at Valaris, attributed the outcome to the project’s team.
“I am extremely proud of the Valaris 249 team’s performance throughout the Angelin campaign. This success was made possible through rigorous planning, clear communication, and close coordination among all parties involved,” he said.
Valaris 249 is a LeTourneau Super Gorilla Class jack-up rig designed for shallow-water drilling and well intervention work. It can accommodate up to 120 personnel and drill to depths of 35,000 feet.
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The rig is scheduled to undergo about 60 days of planned maintenance before beginning a one-year contract with Shell in October. Valaris has said that the contract is expected to add about US$66 million to its contracted revenue backlog and includes three priced options of approximately 50 days each.
