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.
Beacon Offshore Energy is preparing the second Monument development well in the U.S. Gulf, with first production targeted for the end of 2026.
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.
