Seadrill Limited Announces New Contract in Angola for Seadrill Joint Venture
11/03/2022 - 02:14 AM
HAMILTON, Bermuda , Nov. 3, 2022 Angola for the Libongos drillship at $402,500 per day.
Total contract value for the firm portion of the contract is approximately $327 million
There are currently three drillships bareboat chartered into Sonadrill, a Seadrill owned unit, the West Gemini and two Sonangol-owned units, the Quenguela and Libongos. Seadrill manage and operate the units on behalf of Sonadrill.
Seadrill's Chief Executive Officer, Simon Johnson commented "Sonadrill remains strategically important for the development of the Angolan oil and gas sector. Sonadrill is the number one rig operator in Angola and this new contract will generate significant free cash flow for the joint venture which will ultimately flow to Seadrill and Sonangol as shareholders."
Seadrill Contact Information
David Warwick David.Warwick@Seadrill.com
About Seadrill
Seadrill is a leading offshore drilling contractor utilizing advanced technology to unlock oil and gas resources for clients across harsh and benign locations around the globe. Seadrill's high-quality, technologically-advanced fleet spans all asset classes allowing its experienced crews to conduct operations across geographies, from shallow to ultra-deep-water environments.
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