Offshore - Oil & Gas

Dolphin Drilling Extends Blackford Dolphin Contract with Oil India

Dolphin Drilling has extended the Blackford Dolphin contract with Oil India Limited until at least 28 August 2026 for work at locations East of India.

Blackford Dolphin (Image source: Maritime Optima)

8, July 2026
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Dolphin Drilling has extended the drilling contract for the deepwater-capable semisubmersible rig Blackford Dolphin with Oil India Limited.

The contract will continue until at least 28 August 2026. The extension is intended to allow completion of drilling, testing and abandonment work at locations East of India.

The company said the extension is based on the same terms and scope of work as the existing contract.

Dolphin Drilling also said it will continue to focus on safe and efficient operations under the contract.

Tags: Blackford Dolphin, Dolphin Drilling, Drilling Contract, East of India, Oil India Limited, Semisubmersible rig

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