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Seadrill Extends Angola Work for Sonangol Quenguela

Seadrill said Sonadrill has secured a contract extension for Sonangol Quenguela in Angola after a seven-well priced option was exercised, adding about 480 days through June 2028.
Sonangol Quenguela (Image source: DSME)

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Seadrill said its 50:50 joint venture Sonadrill has received a contract extension for the ultra-deepwater drillship Sonangol Quenguela in Angola.

The extension follows the exercise of a priced option covering seven wells. The award adds about 480 days of work and keeps the rig committed through June 2028.

Seadrill said it earns a management fee for providing management, operational and technical support to Sonadrill.

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