14th Feb 2011 07:00
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TSX-V, LSE-AIM: XEL
Xcite Energy Limited
("Xcite Energy" or the "Company")
14 February 2011
Drilling Contract for "Rowan Norway" N-Class Jack-up Rig
Xcite Energy is pleased to announce that its 100% subsidiary, Xcite Energy Resources Limited ("XER"), has entered into a binding drilling contract with British American Offshore Limited("BAOL"), part of Rowan Companies, Inc. for the N-Class "Rowan Norway", a harsh environment, deep water jack-up unit, designed and built for simultaneous drilling and production, which is currently under construction.
The Rowan Norway is expected to be used to commence the first stage production of the Bentley field, the planning for which is currently being undertaken. XER expects the Rowan Norway to be made available in the fourth quarter of 2011.
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Rupert Cole | Chief Financial Officer | |
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Antonio Bossi | Director | |
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Mark Antelme | Director |
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Jean-Francois Meilleur | Consultant | |
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