Trillion Energy International today announced the offshore jack-up drilling rig “Uranus” which is contracted by the Company has now been released from its previous project and is being prepared for transit to the SASB gas field for the Company’s contemplated 7 well drilling program.

The Uranus rig is a long-legged, self-elevating cantilever Marathon Le Tourneau Class 116-C drilling rig capable of drilling to a maximum water depth up to 100 metres and a total depth of 7,600 metres. The Uranus is owned and operated by Grup Servicii Petroliere SA (“GSP”).

The rig is now undergoing certification and routine maintenance before departing for SASB next month. Certification will include inspection and maintenance of marine equipment, drill equipment, derrick and electrical.   

Arthur Halleran, CEO of the Trillion Energy stated:
“This is an exciting time for Trillion, as soon as the certification process is complete the Uranus rig will mobilize and the drilling will commence. It has been a long time to get to this point, but good news of drilling results are imminent.” 

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