Norbe IX Starts Petrobras Contract
1, April 2026
Foresea has started the Petrobras contract for 6th generation drillship Norbe IX, which will work in the Sepia and Atapu fields for about three years.
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Seadrill Extends Angola Work for Sonangol Quenguela
17, March 2026
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.
Deepwater Thalassa Mobilises to Mexico for Trion
5, March 2026
Transocean’s Deepwater Thalassa is mobilising to Mexico for Woodside’s Trion development drilling. The campaign runs March 2026–February 2029 as Trion targets first oil in 2028.
Seadrill Secures PTTEP Malaysia Drillship Work as Fleet Backlog Expands
3, March 2026
PTTEP contracted Seadrill drillship West Capella for a 440-day Malaysia program starting in 2Q 2026, alongside multiple drillship extensions and a West Elara North Sea P&A campaign update.
Eldorado Outbids Saipem for Deep Value Driller
26, February 2026
Saipem’s planned $272.5 million purchase of Deep Value Driller fell through after seller Deep Value Driller accepted Eldorado Drilling’s $300 million cash offer and signed a binding agreement.
Saipem Brings AI Predictive Maintenance to Saipem 12000
24, February 2026
Saipem has deployed an AI predictive maintenance system on Saipem 12000 and is advancing a similar project on Saipem 7000 targeting diesel generators to support offshore safety and efficiency.
Valaris Backlog Rises to $4.7 Billion on New Rig Awards
18, February 2026
Valaris reported nearly $900 million in new awards and extensions, lifting backlog to about $4.7 billion in its 17 February 2026 fleet status update across drillships and jackups.
Saipem seals $272.5 million deal for Deep Value Driller drillship
17, February 2026
Saipem will buy the Deep Value Driller drillship from DVD for $272.5 million cash, targeting delivery before the bareboat charter ends on 31 July 2026.
Stena Evolution Secures DNV Abate (P+) Emissions Notation
6, February 2026
Stena Evolution has received DNV’s Abate (P+) notation, confirming ISO 50001-aligned energy management and verified onboard measures to reduce power use and emissions.
