ADES Wins $270 Million in Rig Deals
18, May 2026
ADES has secured one new jackup contract in Nigeria and one North Sea extension, increasing its firm backlog by about $270.1 million.
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Arabian Drilling Suspends Some Gulf Offshore Rigs
26, March 2026
Arabian Drilling has suspended operations on several offshore rigs in the Gulf under safety protocols, while its active land fleet of 39 rigs continues operating without disruption.
ADES Pauses Some GCC Rigs Over Safety Concerns
25, March 2026
ADES has temporarily suspended several offshore rigs in the GCC as regional tensions persist. The Saudi driller said the move is short term and aimed at protecting personnel and assets while it works with clients and stakeholders to monitor developments and maintain readiness.
ADES Wins Shell Contract for Brunei P&A Campaign
28, November 2025
ADES has secured a two-year contract with Brunei Shell Petroleum for P&A work using the Compact Driller jack-up, following its acquisition of Shelf Drilling.
ADES Completes Merger with Shelf Drilling
27, November 2025
ADES has completed its merger with Shelf Drilling, forming a combined offshore drilling company with more than 80 jack-ups and a $9.45 billion backlog as of June 2025.
ADES to Resume Offshore Drilling in Saudi Waters with Admarine 510
4, November 2025
ADES Holding will resume an offshore drilling contract in Saudi waters in January 2026 using the Admarine 510 jack-up rig, now preparing in Bahrain.
