New Fortress Energy has sold Sevan Driller and Sevan Brasil for demolition after previously planning to convert the former Seadrill units into floating LNG liquefaction facilities.
Seadrill has added about $200 million to its backlog through new work for West Vela, West Capella and Sevan Louisiana in the U.S. Gulf and Malaysia.
Seadrill has added drilling work for West Vela, West Capella and Sevan Louisiana, extending contracted operations for the three rigs across the U.S. Gulf and Malaysia.
Talos Energy has contracted Seadrill’s West Vela drillship for a one-year term beginning in mid-2027, with extension options. The company disclosed the agreement in its second-quarter 2026 results.
Seadrill added more than $860 million in rig awards across the U.S. Gulf, Brazil and Angola, raising total contract backlog to $3.1 billion.
Seadrill added about $260 million to its backlog after securing two ultra-deepwater drillship awards from LLOG Exploration Company for West Neptune and West Vela in the U.S. Gulf.
Seadrill has secured a $480 million extension for drillship West Polaris with Petrobras, supporting continued work at Brazil’s Búzios field beyond 2028.
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.
Seadrill has named Samir Ali as President and Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. The former Chief Commercial Officer succeeds Simon Johnson as the offshore drilling contractor moves forward after securing new work, including a one-year priced option with Equinor offshore Brazil.
