Odfjell Drilling says the additional wells will follow the rig’s existing assignment at previously agreed rates. Equinor retains priced options for two more wells beyond the latest extension.
The Norwegian appeals court upheld a finding that Seadrill breached its contractual obligations when returning the semi-submersible rig Hercules in 2022, with interest and legal costs increasing the award.
Northern Ocean has secured a $70 million Shell contract for Deepsea Mira, with a 150-day drilling programme scheduled to begin in the Caribbean in April 2027.
Odfjell Drilling has received a three-year Vår Energi LOA for Deepsea Bergen worth an estimated $518 million, extending the semi-submersible rig’s firm backlog to Q1 2031.
Odfjell Drilling has returned Deepsea Atlantic to operations following the April 2026 equipment handling incident that damaged the rig’s BOP system and suspended drilling activities.
Odfjell Drilling has secured a one-year Aker BP extension for Deepsea Nordkapp, extending the semi-submersible rig’s firm contract period through the end of 2028.
Northern Ocean said Deepsea Mira completed its Shell contract on 2 July 2026 and is demobilizing to Walvis Bay for planned upgrades after generating about $31 million in revenue.
Vår Energi has exercised a second option for the COSLPioneer semi-submersible drilling rig operated by COSL Drilling Europe.
SFL Corporation has secured a new Canada drilling contract for the Hercules semi-submersible. The deal is worth about $170 million and covers a minimum 400-day term from Q1 2027.
