04 April 2015 – Hercules Offshore announced that it has signed a five-year contract with a subsidiary of Eni S.p.A. for use of the Hercules 260 (250′ ILC) in West Africa.
The dayrate under the contract will range from a minimum of $75,000 per day when the price of Brent crude oil is $86 or less per barrel, to a maximum of $125,000 per day when the price of Brent crude oil is $125 or more per barrel.
Contract commencement is expected in early April 2015. Costs for contract specific upgrades will be reimbursed by the operator.