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Transocean's New Deals in Brazil & Norway Add $168M to Firm Backlog
ZACKS· 2026-01-06 19:50
Core Insights - Transocean Limited (RIG) has secured a new contract and an extension for its offshore drilling units, adding approximately $168 million to its backlog [1][8] Contract Details - The Deepwater Mykonos drillship has been contracted by BP for a 302-day campaign in Brazil, expected to commence in Q3 2026, contributing around $120 million to the backlog [2][8] - The Transocean Enabler semi-submersible rig has had its contract extended with Equinor in Norway, adding $48 million to the backlog and securing an additional 105 days of work until September 2027 [3][8] Rig Specifications - The Deepwater Mykonos drillship features an Enhanced Samsung 10000 design, capable of drilling to a maximum depth of 35,000 feet and accommodating up to 205 personnel [2] - The Transocean Enabler rig is designed with a GVA 4000 NCS configuration, with a maximum drilling depth of 8,500 meters and operational capabilities in water depths of 500 meters [3]
Transocean Boosts Backlog Growth With New Contracts and Extensions
ZACKS· 2025-07-18 14:50
Core Insights - Transocean, Inc. added approximately $199 million to its contract backlog in Q2 2025, securing four new contracts and extensions with various customers [1][8] - The total contract backlog reached approximately $7.2 billion as of July 16, 2025, indicating strong demand for the company's advanced fleet and drilling management services [6][8] Contract Extensions and New Contracts - The Transocean Spitsbergen rig secured a contract extension with Equinor for offshore work in Norway, with a dayrate of $395,000 [2] - Transocean Equinox received a contract extension from an undisclosed client in Australia, with a dayrate of $540,000, scheduled to begin drilling for ConocoPhillips in September 2025 [3] - A new contract was secured for the Deepwater Skyros drillship with Murphy Oil, involving drilling three wells in Ivory Coast at a dayrate of $361,000, starting in December 2025 [4] - The Deepwater Mykonos drillship received a 60-day extension with Petrobras, with an option for an additional 120 days [5]