BOSS 6 was also to have capabilities of extended well testing so an Extended Well Test (EWT) skid was specifically built for the drilling rig. The rig was successfully reactivated and refurbished, ready for operations by the first month of 2013 i.e. in a period of 5 months.

The BOSS 6 refurbishment and reactivation works included the following :

1. Refurbishment of all drilling equipment including a 1,392,000 lbs derrick and a 500 ton top drive.
2. Complete servicing of mud pumps, deep well pumps etc
3. Complete refurbishment of marine systems, power generators, cranes, water makers etc
4. Complete refitting and renovation of living quarters for 80 man
5. Refurbishment of the helideck to CAP 437 as well as provision for 2 burner booms on the port and starboard side for flaring.
6. Provision for extended well test module installation. The extended well test module for testing and subsequent production has the capacity to handle 13,000 bbls/day of liquid and 8 MMscf/day of gas