Seadrill secured several contract awards across the US Gulf of Mexico, Brazil and Angola, according to the company’s 11 May fleet status report.
In the US Gulf, the 2014-built West Neptune drillship received a 120-day contract with LLOG expected to begin in May 2026, valued at approximately $48 million. The rig is then scheduled to begin a 365-day extension with LLOG in October 2026.
The 2013-built West Vela drillship also secured work with LLOG in the Gulf of Mexico, with a contract expected to begin in September 2026 and run through June 2027.
In Angola, the 2019-built Sonangol Quenguela drillship extended its contract with TotalEnergies through July 2028. The rig operates under Seadrill’s Sonadrill joint venture, through which Seadrill earns a management fee.
In Brazil, the 2015-built West Carina drillship extended its current Petrobras contract through June 2026, and the 2013-built West Tellus drillship begins a new Petrobras contract in June 2026 running through June 2029, valued at approximately $539 million including mobilization and additional services.（2026-05-12）