Marathon Canada Limited (Marathon) intends to drill one to two wells located in Exploration License Block EL2377. Block EL2377 is 168,737 hectares (416,957 acres) in area and is located approximately 177 km (110 miles) offshore the Scotian Slope south of
Sable Island. The water depth within the block varies from approximately 377 metres to over 3,250 metres. Drilling is expected to commence in the Spring of 2003, depending on drilling rig availability.
Marathon seeks qualified companies for the provision of Supply Vessel Tank Cleaning Services. Residues include synthetic based mud, synthetic base oil, barite, cement, bentonite and all materials relating to an offshore drilling program.
This scope pertains to activities undertaken by Marathon as the Operator of EL2377, EL2410 and EL2411 and may span over the term of the EL2377 (Phase 1). It also applies to other exploration activities that may be conducted by Marathon as the Operator on
new lands resulting from a Call for Bids or the acquisition of lands from other Operators. Further, Marathon's contracts will contain a right of assignment clause in order to facilitate shared services with other Operators.
Interested parties must have health, safety and environmental management and quality management systems which meet all requires of the Canada Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board (CNSOPB). Respondents must indicate company name, contact details, managers
and key personnel, company profile. Further, interested parties should demonstrate their capabilities by submitting relevant background and a summary of related experience. Marathon will select qualified bidders from among the respondents to this
EOI.
All inquiries and Expressions of Interest should be directed to: Marathon Canada Limited Purdy's Tower II, Suite 1009 1969 Upper Water Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3R8 Attention: Carole Wheatley Phone No.: 902-474-3305 Fax No.: 902-423-0289
IN ADDITION: POTENTIAL SUPPLIER TO MARATHON, IF THEY HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO, MUST REGISTER THEIR COMPANIES BY CONTACTING BIDS NOVA SCOTIA LIMITED AT: Phone No.: 902-462-4824 1-800-397-0393 Email: bids@istar.ca
