Borr Drilling Adds Jack-Up Backlog
22, May 2026
Borr Drilling added 13 contracts in 2026, lifting jack-up rig backlog by more than 2,250 days as it expands its fleet and points to stronger long-term offshore drilling demand.
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Borr Drilling Sees More Rigs Return to Work
13, April 2026
Borr Drilling said Arabia III has resumed work offshore Saudi Arabia, while Groa and Arabia II are due to restart in April 2026. The company also expects Odin to begin work next month and confirmed a new six-month award for Skald in Southeast Asia.
Borr Drilling Wins Four Jack-Up Contracts
2, April 2026
Borr Drilling has secured new contract commitments for four premium jack-up rigs in Gabon, Mexico, Germany, and Vietnam, covering fresh awards and extensions for Prospector 5, Ran, Joro, and Thor.
SBM Offshore secures sixth Guyana FPSO award from ExxonMobil
24, March 2026
Borr Drilling has agreed to acquire five jackup rigs in Mexico through a new joint venture with CME, adding Fontis Energy’s drilling operations and fleet to its regional position.
Borr Drilling Adds Five Jackups in Mexico
24, March 2026
Borr Drilling has agreed to acquire five jackup rigs in Mexico through a new joint venture with CME, adding Fontis Energy’s drilling operations and fleet to its regional position.
Aramco Suspends Major Offshore Fields Amid Gulf Security Threat
10, March 2026
Saudi Arabia suspended production at four offshore oilfields, including Safaniya and Zuluf, as security risks linked to tensions with Iran disrupted tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Borr Drilling Keeps Four Middle East Rigs on Standby
9, March 2026
Borr Drilling said four jack-up rigs in the Middle East are on standby amid the current regional situation. Three units in Qatar and the UAE were downmanned, while Arabia III was shut down safely after a 7 March 2026 incident.
Borr Drilling Adds Five Noble Jack-Ups, Fleet Rises to 29
29, January 2026
Borr Drilling completed a $360 million purchase of five premium jack-ups from Noble Corporation, lifting its fleet to 29 rigs and supporting near-term opportunities across key offshore basins.
Borr Drilling adds Mexico extension, lines up US work
6, January 2026
Borr Drilling confirms new jack-up work: Ran extends in Mexico for a 75-day ENI well, while Odin secures a US two-well programme with an optional third, starting mid-2026.
