ATWOOD OCEANICS TO PRESENT AT THE SCOTIA HOWARD WEIL 43RD ANNUAL ENERGY CONFERENCE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

            HOUSTON, March 20, 2015 - Atwood Oceanics, Inc. (NYSE: ATW) announced today that the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, Robert J. Saltiel, will make a presentation to institutional investors at the Scotia Howard Weil 43^rd Annual Energy Conference on Monday, March 23, 2015.  A copy of the Company's presentation can be viewed on the Company's website at www.atwd.com.

Atwood Oceanics, Inc. is a leading offshore drilling contractor engaged in the drilling and completion of exploratory and developmental wells for the global oil and gas industry. The company currently owns 12 mobile offshore drilling units and is constructing two ultra-deepwater drillships. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.  Atwood Oceanics, Inc. common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ATW."  For a full list of the official Social Media pages for Atwood Oceanics, Inc. please visit our Investor Relations site at: http://ir.atwd.com/GenPage.aspx?IID=4010374&GKP=210376

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