Archer wins USD 90 million YPF contract for Vaca Muerta super-spec rig

PUBT · 2d ago
Archer wins USD 90 million YPF contract for Vaca Muerta super-spec rig
  • Archer won a five-year YPF contract for a super-spec drilling rig in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta, with two one-year extension options.
  • Estimated contract value USD 90 million over the firm term.
  • Rig to be leased from Patterson-UTI, equipped with managed pressure drilling technology.
  • This is the third additional super-spec rig added to Archer’s Vaca Muerta fleet; start-up expected in Q1 2027.


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