The two-year contract is for surface in-seam and vertical production drilling, including well management for gas drainage works. The company also secured a contract with AGL to construct the Silver Springs project.

The Whitehaven deal continues WDS’ involvement at Narrabri, being the first contract negotiated by the company following the acquisition of WDS Titeline in 2009 to diversify the drilling customer base, WDS managing director Terry Chapman said.

“These projects, with combined revenue of $35 million, will continue to build WDS’ fabrication, CSG field infrastructure and drilling operations while delivering on our core values of safety and quality,” he said.

The AGL contract involves the engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction of all civil, pipeline, mechanical, compression, electrical and instrumentation components. WDS has previously completed work for AGL on the Berwyndale to Wallumbilla pipeline.

Works on the Silver Springs project have commenced, with an anticipated completion date of mid-2011.