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Seadrill Expands Backlog With New Rig Contracts in US Gulf & Angola
ZACKS· 2025-12-17 20:25
Key Takeaways SDRL won multiple drillship contracts across the Gulf of America and Angola, expanding its contract backlog.SDRL said the West Neptune contract with LLOG Exploration adds about $48 million to its contract backlog.Seadrill extended Sonangol Quenguela's Angola operations, keeping the rig active until Feb 2027. Seadrill Limited (SDRL) , a U.S.-based offshore drilling contractor, has secured multiple contracts for the drillships in its rig fleet. These contracts contribute to Seadrill’s backlog, e ...
Seadrill(SDRL) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-11-06 15:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total operating revenues for Q3 2025 were $363 million, a sequential decrease of $14 million [21] - Contract drilling revenues declined by $8 million to $280 million due to fewer operating days for West Vela and Savannah, Louisiana [21] - Adjusted EBITDA was $86 million, a sequential decrease of $20 million from the prior quarter [22] - Total cash increased by $9 million to $428 million, including $26 million of restricted cash [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The management contract revenues decreased by $2 million to $63 million, influenced by a prior quarter catch-up for inflationary increases [21] - Reimbursable revenues decreased by $5 million to $11 million, offset by a corresponding decrease in reimbursable expenses [21] - The West Vela and Savannah, Louisiana secured new contracts, adding a combined firm term of 195 days [7][16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company added over $300 million to its backlog, bringing the total contracted backlog to approximately $2.5 billion [14] - The U.S. Gulf market showed resilience with new contracts secured, while there are expectations of potential weakness in West Africa and Brazil [27][29] - The International Energy Agency reported that nearly 90% of upstream investment since 2019 has gone towards offsetting production declines rather than adding new capacity [17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to build backlog coverage through 2026 and minimize exposure to contract gaps [24] - A collaborative approach with customers and operational excellence are key strategies to maintain competitive edge [5] - The company is strategically positioned to capture value from the renewed focus on offshore resources amid a decade of underinvestment [20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about a market recovery, with signs of increased contracting momentum and global tendering activity [17] - The company highlighted the need for renewed investment in offshore drilling to meet future energy demand [12] - Management noted that the offshore industry is at an inflection point, with a shift in capital allocation towards offshore drilling [20] Other Important Information - The company has maintained a robust balance sheet with total liquidity of approximately $600 million [22] - The West Gemini is expected to commence a well-based contract in the next few months after completing its special periodic survey [6] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the leading-edge day rates in the Golden Triangle? - Management indicated that day rates in the U.S. Gulf are resilient, while there may be some weakness in West Africa and Brazil [27][29] Question: What is the medium to long-term outlook for Asia? - Management highlighted optimism in India, Malaysia, and Indonesia, with various operators showing interest [31] Question: What are the current thoughts on potential downtime for the Capella and Carina rigs? - Management expressed confidence in minimizing exposure to downtime, with ongoing efforts to secure contracts [37][39] Question: How are conversations with Petrobras regarding cost reductions progressing? - Management noted early discussions with Petrobras, focusing on mutual benefits and potential blend and extend contracts [51][52] Question: How is economic utilization trending? - Management acknowledged a slip in economic utilization but emphasized that most rigs performed well, with a technical uptime of 97.6% excluding one incident [53][54]
Seadrill(SDRL) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-11-06 14:00
Fleet Status Overview - The report is a Fleet Status Report from Seadrill Limited, dated November 5, 2025[1] - The report contains forward-looking statements and is subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially[2, 3, 4] Active Rigs - Seadrill has 13 active rigs across various locations including S E Asia, Brazil, U S Gulf, Norway and Angola[7] - 6 rigs are located in Brazil, 3 in the U S Gulf, 3 in Angola, 1 in S E Asia and 1 in Norway[7] Contract Details - West Auriga has a contract with Petrobras in Brazil until December 2027, with a total contract value at signing of approximately $577 million, including mobilization and additional services[9] - West Carina has a contract with Petrobras in Brazil until January 2026[9] - West Jupiter has a contract with Petrobras in Brazil from April 2026 to April 2029, with a total contract value at signing of approximately $525 million, including mobilization and additional services[9] - West Polaris has a contract with Petrobras in Brazil until January 2028, with a total contract value at signing of approximately $518 million, including mobilization and additional services[9] - West Tellus has a contract with Petrobras in Brazil until February/April 2026, with a total contract value at signing of approximately $539 million, including mobilization and additional services, and another contract from June 2026 to June 2029[9] - West Neptune has a contract with LLOG in the U S Gulf until November 2025/May 2026, with a total contract value at signing of approximately $86 million, excluding additional services, for an approximate 180-day duration[9] - West Vela has a contract with Walter Oil & Gas in the U S Gulf from March 2026 to May/June 2026, with a total contract value at signing of approximately $26 million, excluding MPD[9] - West Elara has a contract with ConocoPhillips in Norway until March 2028, but a notice of suspension has been received for the period from late Q3 2026 to late Q4 2027[10]
Brazil's Petrobras faces $34 million cost as drillship sits idle in Foz do Amazonas
Reuters· 2025-10-08 22:14
Core Viewpoint - Petrobras, the Brazilian state-run oil firm, has incurred costs of 180 million reais (approximately $33.7 million) to maintain a drillship on standby in the Foz do Amazonas basin [1] Company Summary - Petrobras has faced significant financial burdens due to the standby costs associated with the drillship [1] - The costs are reported by a company source and a local union, indicating potential operational challenges within Petrobras [1] Industry Summary - The situation highlights the financial implications of maintaining drilling operations in the Foz do Amazonas basin, which may affect the broader oil and gas industry in Brazil [1]
Noble plc(NE) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-08-06 13:00
Financial Performance - Second quarter Adjusted EBITDA was $282 million[6, 10], compared to $338 million in the prior quarter[10] - Free cash flow for the second quarter was $107 million[6, 10], down from $173 million in the first quarter[10] - Capital expenditures, net of insurance proceeds, were $110 million in the second quarter[10], compared to $98 million in the previous quarter[10] - The company returned over $1.1 billion to shareholders since Q4 2022, including a Q3 dividend of $0.50 per share[6] Contract Backlog and Fleet - Current contract backlog stands at $6.9 billion[10, 12], a decrease from $7.5 billion in the previous quarter[10] - Approximately $380 million in new contracts were secured[6] - 62% of floater rig days are committed for 2025, 49% for 2026, and 36% for 2027[13] - 20% of floater rig days are committed for 2028, and 5% for 2029-2031[13] Guidance and Fleet Rationalization - Full year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance is $1.075 billion to $1.15 billion[32] - Full year 2025 capital additions, net of reimbursements, are guided at $400 million to $450 million[32] - Revenue guidance for 2025 is $3.2 billion to $3.3 billion[32] - The company completed the retirement of Meltem and Scirocco rigs and plans to retire Globetrotter II, Highlander, and Reacher rigs[8]