Seadrill Secures Contract Awards, Extensions for Drill Ships

05:01 PM EDT, 10/12/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Seadrill (SDRL) has secured contract awards and extensions for its drilling rigs, the company said late Monday. The West Carina won a contract in Indonesia valued at about $420 million for the firm term and the program is expected to begin in H1 of 2027, the company said. The company said West Capella is now expected to work in direct continuation through February 2028. All remaining priced options have been exercised for the Sonangol Libongos in Angola, committing the rig through January 2030, it added. Also, Sevan Louisiana secured a 25-day contract, with operations expected to begin in November.