Offshore

Odfjell Drilling Wins Hercules Contract for Canada

Odfjell Drilling says Hercules has secured a new drilling contract for offshore Canada, with the company continuing as rig manager on behalf of SFL Corporation Ltd. The campaign is scheduled to start in Q1 2027.

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10, March 2026
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Odfjell Drilling says Hercules has been awarded a new drilling contract, with the company continuing as rig manager on behalf of SFL Corporation Ltd.

The contract is scheduled to start in Q1 2027. Ahead of the campaign offshore Canada, Odfjell Drilling says it is preparing both the rig and its organisation for the work.

The company describes Hercules as a well-known harsh-environment unit with a strong operational track record. The award will bring the rig back into operation for the next phase of work offshore Canada.

Chief Executive Officer Kjetil Gjersdal says he is looking forward to seeing Hercules back in operation and is confident the unit will deliver safe and solid results as it returns to Canada.

Tags: Canada, Hercules, Odfjell Drilling, offshore drilling, SFL Corporation

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