Highlander (JU-2000E) | Total Drilling Supply LLC

The Highlander is a 2015-built Friede Goldman JU-2000E self-elevating drilling unit constructed at Jurong Shipyard, Singapore and ABS-classed. Rated to 400ft water depth and 30,000ft drilling depth, she carries an NOV ADS 10Q drawworks, Varco TDX-1000 top drive, Cameron 15K BOP, and three 2,200hp NOV mud pumps. Accommodation for 137 personnel.

Technical Overview

Key Equipment Specifications

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Rig Particulars

TypeSelf-Elevating Jackup
DesignFriede Goldman JU-2000E
BuilderJurong Shipyard, Singapore
Year Built2015
ClassificationABS A1 Self-Elevating Drilling Unit
FlagIsle of Man
Length × Breadth243ft × 270ft

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Drilling Equipment

DerrickNOV, 2,100 kips
DrawworksNOV ADS 10Q, 4,600 HP
Top DriveVarco TDX-1000
RotaryNOV RST 459-3G, 49½"
Mud Pumps3× NOV 14"-2,200hp Triplex, 7,500psi
Iron RoughneckNOV ST120 + NOV ST160

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Well Control

BOPCameron TL 15K psi 18¾" + DL Annular 10Kpsi
Control SystemCameron
DiverterGE Vetco KFDS 1,000psi
Cantilever75ft × 30ft

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Dimensions & Capacity

Leg Length547ft
Leg Spacing156ft / 150ft
Jacking SystemNOV BLM / Rack & Pinion
Variable Deck Load8,300 kips max
Hook Load2,000 kips
Cranes3× Seatrax, 150,000 lbs

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Rig Photos

Capabilities

Key Advantages

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400ft Shallow-Water Capability

The JU-2000E design with 547ft legs and rack-and-pinion jacking provides reliable operation across shallow to mid-water environments to 400ft.

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High-Spec Drilling Package

NOV ADS 10Q drawworks with Varco TDX-1000 top drive and three 2,200hp mud pumps delivers performance for challenging well programs to 30,000ft.

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Jurong-Built, 2015 Newbuild

Constructed at Jurong Shipyard in 2015 and ABS-classed, the Highlander meets modern newbuild standards with minimal deferred maintenance risk.

Complete Data

Full Equipment Status

General

Rig Type	Jackup
Design	Friede Goldman JU-2000E
Builder	Jurong Shipyard, Singapore
Year Built	2015
Classification	ABS A1 Self-Elevating Drilling Unit, MODU Code 1989
Flag	Isle of Man
Length	243ft
Breadth	270ft
Water Depth	400ft
Drilling Depth	30,000ft
Leg Length	547ft
Leg Spacing	156ft / 150ft
Cantilever	75ft × 30ft

Drilling

Derrick	NOV 2,100 kips
Drawworks	NOV ADS 10Q, 3,500 continuous / 4,600 HP
Top Drive	Varco TDX-1000
Rotary	NOV RST 459-3G, 49½"
Iron Roughneck	NOV ST120 + NOV ST160
Mud Pumps	3× NOV 14"-2,200hp Triplex, 7,500psi
Racking Capacity	24,600ft DP

Well Control

BOP	Cameron TL 15K psi 18¾" + DL Annular 10Kpsi
Control System	Cameron
Diverter	GE Vetco KFDS 1,000psi

Capacity

Variable Deck Load	8,300 kips max
Hook Load	2,000 kips
Setback	950,000 lbs
Mud Pits	3,830 bbls
Liquid Mud	6,170 bbls
Drill Water	9,260 bbls
Quarters	137
Cranes	3× Seatrax, 150,000 lbs

Power

Engines	6× 2,550hp
Jacking	NOV BLM / Rack & Pinion
Solids Control	2× NOV PRS4i, 3× NOV Axion AX1, 3× NOV Brandt VSM 300

Key Equipment Specifications

Rig Particulars

Drilling Equipment

Well Control

Dimensions & Capacity

Rig Photos

Key Advantages

400ft Shallow-Water Capability

High-Spec Drilling Package

Jurong-Built, 2015 Newbuild

Full Equipment Status

General

Drilling

Well Control

Capacity

Power

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