Seadrill adds work for four rigs across Indonesia, Malaysia, Angola, US Gulf

Seadrill secured a contract in Indonesia for its West Carina drillship with an undisclosed operator. The firm term is estimated at 880 days, with priced options for up to 880 more. The program is expected to start in the first half of 2027.

In Malaysia, all remaining priced options were exercised on the West Capella drillship, extending current operations by 120 days. Unpriced options for a further 120 days were also exercised, and the rig is now expected to work in direct continuation through February 2028.

In Angola, Sonadrill, Seadrill’s 50:50 joint venture with an affiliate of Sonangol, exercised all remaining priced options on the Sonangol Libongos drillship, extending operations by about three years and committing the rig through January 2030.

In the US Gulf, the Sevan Louisiana was awarded a 25-day contract with Kosmos, with operations set to begin in November 2026.