Seadrill Secures $420M in New Rig Contracts and Extensions

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1Seadrill secured a $420M rig award in Indonesia and extended its drilling operations in Malaysia and Angola.

Seadrill secured a $420 million rig award in Indonesia and extended its drilling operations in Malaysia and Angola. Seeking Alpha reported that the contract involves the West Carina ultra-deepwater drillship for an estimated firm duration of 880 days with an undisclosed operator.

SDRL closed at $46.15 on October 9, 2026, after trading between a session low of $45.45 and a high of $46.72. These new awards and extensions enhance the company's revenue visibility and backlog growth within the energy services sector.