Transocean Stock Price, News & Analysis

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) reported total contract drilling revenues of $692 million for Q2 2022, up from $586 million in Q1 2022. Adjusted EBITDA reached $245 million, compared to $163 million in the prior quarter. Despite a net loss of $68 million ($0.10 per diluted share), this was an improvement from $175 million ($0.26 per diluted share) in Q1 2022. Contract backlog was $6.2 billion as of July 2022. The company’s revenue efficiency improved to 97.8%, attributed to the return of idle rigs and higher dayrates.

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) released its quarterly Fleet Status Report detailing the current status and contracts for its offshore drilling fleet. Key updates include:

• Deepwater Skyros: Ten-well contract in Angola at $310,000/day.
• Deepwater Invictus: Two-well contract extension in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico at $375,000/day.
• Transocean Spitsbergen: Nine-well contract in Norway at $335,000/day.
• Total backlog stands at approximately $6.2 billion, with an incremental backlog from new contracts totaling around $650 million.

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) will report its second-quarter earnings on August 1, 2022, after the NYSE trading closes. A teleconference to discuss the results is scheduled for August 2, 2022, at 9 a.m. EDT. Interested participants can dial +1 313-209-6672, using conference code 5258095. The results will be available on their website and via a replay after the call. Transocean specializes in offshore contract drilling services, operating a fleet of 37 mobile offshore drilling units, including ultra-deepwater and harsh environment floaters.

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) has secured a contract extension from Equinor Energy AS encompassing nine additional wells plus two optional wells for its harsh environment semisubmersible, Transocean Spitsbergen, to operate offshore Norway. This extension, valued at an estimated backlog of $181 million, is slated to begin in October 2023 and finish by April 2025. The estimated backlog does not include potential revenue from performance incentives and additional services.

Transocean reported a net loss attributable to controlling interest of $175 million or $0.26 per diluted share for Q1 2022, an improvement from the $260 million loss in Q4 2021. Contract drilling revenues declined to $586 million from $621 million sequentially, primarily due to lower dayrates and fewer calendar days. Adjusted EBITDA dropped to $163 million. Operating costs decreased to $412 million. The contract backlog stands at $6.1 billion, bolstered by new contracts in Angola worth approximately $200 million. A net favorable tax item contributed to the results.

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) announced its quarterly Fleet Status Report on April 25, 2022. The report revealed significant contract updates: Development Driller III secured a one-well contract in Colombia at $331,000 per day; Deepwater Inspiration had a one-well option exercised in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico at $300,000 per day; and Transocean Spitsbergen's one-well option in Norway was exercised at $305,000 per day. The total incremental backlog from these contracts is approximately $87.2 million, contributing to a total backlog of around $6.1 billion.

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) will report its first quarter 2022 earnings on May 2, 2022, after trading hours. A teleconference to discuss the results is scheduled for May 3, 2022, at 9 a.m. EDT. Interested parties can join the call by dialing +1 313-209-4906 with conference code 8215802. The teleconference will be available in listen-only mode via the company's website, with a replay accessible shortly after the call.

Transocean specializes in offshore contract drilling services, operating a fleet of 37 mobile offshore drilling units.

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) has acquired a minority interest in Ocean Minerals Ltd., focusing on seabed resource exploration critical for renewable energy. Ocean Minerals has obtained a license for exploring polymetallic nodules in the Cook Islands, which contain essential minerals like cobalt and nickel for high-capacity batteries. Transocean aims to leverage its offshore expertise to collect these nodules post-licensing. This partnership supports the demand for critical minerals and aligns with Transocean’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030.

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) reported a net loss of $260 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, for Q4 2021, significantly higher than the $130 million loss in Q4 2020. Total contract drilling revenues decreased slightly to $621 million, impacted by lower revenue efficiency of 94.5%. Operating expenses rose to $430 million, primarily due to increased material costs and personnel expenses. Contract backlog stood at $6.5 billion as of February 2022. Despite challenges, CEO Jeremy Thigpen expressed optimism for 2022, citing rising energy demand and expected increases in dayrates.