Smedvig has been awarded a contract by total congo to extend the production drilling contract for the self-erecting tender rig T-8, The contract extension has a duration of one year, and estimated contract value is approximately US$ 22 million. Commencement is scheduled in direct continuation of the exiting contract, from April 2006 until May 2007. In addition, total Congo has an option to extend the contract by one year at a mutually agreed dayrate. T-8 is currently operating offshore Congo, West Africa.