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 has received DNV’s Abate (P+) notation, confirming ISO 50001-aligned energy management and verified onboard measures to reduce power use and emissions.
Deepwater Thalassa arrived in Freeport, The Bahamas for ~42 days of preparations before mobilising to offshore Mexico for a three-year Woodside term at the Trion development.
Valaris confirmed Valaris DS-17 reached Rio for Equinor Energy do Brasil ahead of Raia work, while Valaris DS-15 completes coating and crane scopes in Spain for a 3Q 2026 West Africa start.
Seadrill has secured a one-year extension for drillship West Saturn after Equinor Brasil Energia exercised a priced option. The deal adds $114 million to backlog and runs through October 2027.
Seadrill has secured a one-year extension for drillship West Saturn after Equinor Brasil Energia exercised a priced option. The deal adds $114 million to backlog and runs through October 2027.
Seadrill awarded new contracts for West Capella in Malaysia and West Elara with Equinor AS in Norway, while extending West Carina through April 2026.
Petrobras is likely to delay awarding up to four Buzios drilling contracts into 2026 as it reassesses reservoir data and contractors update proposals, amid a softening global deepwater rig market.
TPAO’s 12,000-ft-rated drillship Dorado is traveling from Singapore to Türkiye, with arrival expected in early December 2025. The vessel follows sister rig Draco, which has already reached Türkiye, as Dorado prepares for expected 2026 work.
