Oilfield services firm Aban Offshore has informed that it has entered into an agreement with Husky Oil for leasing its jack up rig 'Deep Driller 5' offshore for drilling operation in China. .
According to official sources, the three-month contract would yield estimated revenue of $38.70 million (Rs 178 crore), for Aban Offshore, Subject to the fulfillment of conditions.
The deployment is to commence in direct continuation of its present contract, which is anticipated in the first quarter of 2009.