DealsJun 30, 2026, 04:24 PM
Transocean Secures $1B+ Rig Deal with Equinor for 7 Rig Years
AI Summary
Transocean Ltd. announced a significant agreement with Equinor for the use of three harsh environment semisubmersible rigs on the Norwegian shelf. This deal is valued at over $1 billion in contract backlog, covering seven rig years, and is conditional on license approvals. The base day rate is $399,000, expected to exceed $400,000 per day at commencement, with programs for the Transocean Enabler, Encourage, and Endurance rigs commencing between Q2 2027 and Q1 2028.
Key Highlights
- Transocean secured an agreement with Equinor for three harsh environment semisubmersible rigs.
- The agreement is valued at over $1 billion in contract backlog.
- It covers seven rig years of work on the Norwegian shelf.
- The base day rate is $399,000 per day, expected to exceed $400,000 at commencement.
- The Transocean Enabler has a three-year program starting Q1 2028.
- The Transocean Encourage has a two-year program starting Q1 2028.
- The Transocean Endurance has a two-year program starting Q2 2027.
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