Aker BP in rig, well deals with Maersk, Odfjell, Halliburton
(Adds cost cuts, digital efforts)
Nov 21 (Reuters) - Norwegian oil firm Aker BP ASA said on Tuesday:
* Entered into separate agreements with Maersk Drilling and Halliburton for jack-up drilling rigs, and with Odfjell Drilling and Halliburton for semi-submersible drilling rigs
* The framework agreements are five years firm with the option to extend for five years
* The intent is that the Drilling & Wells alliances will plan and execute sanctioned production and exploration drilling activities by using an integrated well delivery model
* Halliburton will provide Aker BP’s well construction activities performed from either a Jack-Up (Maersk) or Semi-submersible (Odfjell) drilling unit, provided the model is approved in the respective licenses
* Both alliances formed under "one for all, all for one" collaboration model where the partners align around common goals to drive continuous improvement and create greater value for all
* Aker BP is committed to increase the productivity, quality, flow- and time efficiency throughout the value chain. Strategic alliance relationships are an integral part of this strategy
* Says digital solutions are key to the deals, will help improve drilling efficiency, cut costs Source text for Eikon: http://bit.ly/2znEDU0 Further company coverage: (Reporting by Terje Solsvik, editing by Joachim Dagenborg)