Seadrill, headquartered in Bermuda, and US-based LLOG Exploration Company (LLOG), a subsidiary of London-listed oil and gas company Harbor Energy, have expanded their more than decade-long collaboration by awarding contracts for two ultra-deepwater drillships.
the West of Neptune The drilling company received a 365-day contract extension, with operations starting in September West Villa It has a 270-day program, expected to begin in August, for deployment to the US Gulf.
According to Seadrill, the contracts add approximately $260 million to its backlog.
“We are pleased to expand our business relationship with LLOG, building on more than a decade of productive collaboration and shared success. The strong operating performance delivered by the West Vela and West Neptune teams continues to help us win follow-on business.” Seadrill President and CEO said, Samir Ali.
“Securing this backlog enhances revenue visibility and supports free cash flow generation as we address near-term weakness in the US Gulf. West Villa and West Neptune are favorably positioned for availability in 2027 as global buoy utilization is expected to improve.”
As a reminder, Seadrill reported in December 2025 that West Neptune was built in 2014 Obtained a contract in the US Gulf with LLOG Exploration For a four-month programme.
As for the West Villa ship, it is a drilling ship that was built in 2013 He was previously assigned to work To the energy company Talos Energy, headquartered in Houston, in the US Gulf.
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