Seadrill wins $260 million in contracts for two Gulf of Mexico drillships

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Seadrill Announces U.S. Gulf Contract Awards for West Neptune and West Vela

April 22, 2026 6:00 AM EDT

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Seadrill Limited (NYSE: SDRL) today announced two contract awards with LLOG Exploration Company LLC, a subsidiary of Harbour Energy in the U.S. Gulf, adding approximately $260 million to contract backlog.

The ultra-deepwater drillship West Neptune was awarded a 365 day contract extension, with operations scheduled to commence in September 2026. In addition, the ultra-deepwater drillship West Vela was awarded a program with a duration of 270 days, with an expected commencement in August 2026.

We are pleased to extend our working relationship with LLOG, building on more than a decade of... More