GPO Sapphire Loads Two Jack-Ups in Changshu
8, February 2026
GPO Heavylift’s semi-submersible vessel GPO Sapphire has loaded two jack-up units in Changshu, China, for delivery to the UAE and the Netherlands.
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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.
ASRY Completes ADES Holding Rig Repair and Upgrade Works
31, December 2025
ASRY completed rig repair and upgrade works for ADES Holding in 2025, preparing ADM-501/ADM-504 for Nigeria and completing ADM-503/ADM-511 for Thailand and Brazil.
Borr Drilling Prices $165m in Additional 2030 Secured Notes
10, December 2025
Borr Drilling has priced an additional $165 million of 10.375% senior secured notes due 2030 to help fund the acquisition of five premium jack-up rigs and for general corporate purposes.
LFG and PV Drilling Outline Plans for Malaysia Joint Venture
19, November 2025
Lianson Fleet Group and PV Drilling have agreed to review joint activities in Malaysia’s offshore drilling sector. Their planned partnership includes rig ownership, chartering and service support, with an initial target of two jack-up units. A shareholders’ agreement is expected in early 2026.
Borr Drilling Reports Q3 Revenue Growth and Expands Operations to New Regions
6, November 2025
Borr Drilling reported higher Q3 2025 revenue and new contracts in Mexico, the Gulf of America, and Angola, with strong rig utilization across its fleet.
Valaris Receives Multiple Jack-Up Contract Extensions in the UK North Sea
5, November 2025
Valaris reports multiple contract extensions in the UK North Sea, including a 194-day extension for the VALARIS 121 from Shell and a 150-day extension with Ithaca Energy.
Pharos Energy Launches Six-Well Drilling Campaign Offshore Vietnam to Boost Production in 2026
21, October 2025
Pharos Energy has launched a six-well offshore drilling campaign in Vietnam aimed at boosting production capacity from 2026.
