Seadrill secures contract extension for Angola drilling operations

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Seadrill Announces Contract Extension in Angola

March 16, 2026 5:30 PM EDT

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Seadrill Limited ("Seadrill" or the "Company") (NYSE: SDRL) today announced Sonadrill Holding Ltd ("Sonadrill"), its 50:50 joint venture with an affiliate of Sonangol E.P. ("Sonangol"), has been awarded a contract extension.

A seven-well priced option for the ultra-deepwater drillship Sonangol Quenguela has been exercised, extending operations in Angola by approximately 480 days and committing the rig into June 2028.

Seadrill earns a management fee for providing management, operational and technical support to Sonadrill.

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