Offshore

Noble Secures Ghana Drilling Contract with Amni for Noble Venturer at $450,000 Day Rate

Noble Corporation has secured a new offshore drilling contract in Ghana with Amni International Petroleum for the drillship Noble Venturer, set to begin in late 2026 or early 2027.

Noble Venturer drillship offshore Ghana under new Amni contract

Noble Venturer (Photo courtesy of Noble Corporation via LinkedIn)

26, September 2025
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Noble Corporation has signed a new contract with Amni International Petroleum Development Company Limited for the drillship Noble Venturer in Ghana. The agreement is set to commence following the rig’s release from its current assignment, projected for late 2026 or early 2027.

The contract covers one exploration well, with an estimated duration of 55 days. Under the terms, the drillship will operate at a day rate of $450,000.

Blake Denton, Noble’s Senior Vice President of Marketing and Contracts, stated, “We are excited to extend our long-term presence in Ghana. We thank Amni for their trust in Noble on this important exploration campaign.”

This development underscores Noble’s ongoing expansion in West Africa, where Ghana continues to attract upstream investments from international operators.

Tags: Amni International Petroleum, deepwater drilling, Ghana oil exploration, Noble Corporation, Noble Venturer, offshore drilling

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