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Transocean rig contracts extended for nine more wells

Monday, February 16 2026

Fossil Energy – Drilling

Transocean has secured more work for two semisubmersible drilling rigs operating offshore Norway, both from the current clients.

The combined value of the two awards is about $236 million.

The seven-well contract extension for Transocean Encourage is due to start in first-quarter 2027, as an indirect continuation of the rig’s present program. The activity is expected to take approximately a year to complete.

For Transocean Enabler, the exercised two one-well options (excluding additional services) will take effect upon completion of the rig’s current activity.

The added 70 days of work will keep the rig committed through December 2027.

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Filed Under: Drilling, drilling campaign, International projects, Norway, Transport Tagged With: drilling, norway, transocean

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