(Oil and Gas 360) – Energy Advisors examines the strategic implications of Transocean’s $5.8 Bn all-stock acquisition of Valaris. Click here to download the report. Still counting? Transocean + Valaris means there’s one less number to call. Devon + Coterra was the recent icebreaker onshore, where 1 + 1 targets 3, and everyone nods about “synergies” and dreams of “big and lean.”
(World Oil) – Transocean Ltd. has agreed to acquire offshore driller Valaris Ltd. in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $5.8 billion, creating what the companies say will be the world’s highest-specification offshore drilling fleet and one of the largest global offshore contractors. The combined company will have an implied enterprise value of about $17 billion and a pro forma market capitalization of
(World Oil)– Transocean has secured approximately $89 million in new firm backlog after operators in Brazil, Norway and Romania exercised contract options on three of its floating rigs, the company announced. In Brazil, Petrobras exercised a 90-day option on the Deepwater Mykonos, continuing the ultra-deepwater drillship directly into its next campaign. The extension is expected to contribute about $33 million to backlog.
(World Oil) – Transocean Ltd. today announced a one-year contract for the Deepwater Conqueror with an undisclosed operator in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The contract is expected to commence in October 2025 and contribute approximately $193 million in backlog, including additional services. About Transocean Transocean is a leading international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas
World Oil Transocean announced that BOE Exploration & Production LLC (“BOE”) awarded Transocean a $252 million firm contract for its newbuild ultra-deepwater drillship, the Deepwater Atlas, including a mobilization fee of $30 million. Additionally, the contract provides for a significant performance bonus opportunity based upon agreed operating metrics. This award results from the final investment decision of BOE and the Shenandoah
Houston Chronicle Not only are offshore drilling rigs become smarter and more automated, they are becoming greener and more energy independent. Seadrill, an offshore drilling rig operator headquartered in Bermuda with its principal offices in London and Houston, has unveiled the company’s first hybrid offshore drilling rig – one that draws power from both diesel-fired generators and renewables-friendly battery storage
Transocean Ltd. Announces Revolving Credit Facility Increase to $1.36 Billion
$830 million contract Offshore drilling contractor Transocean Ltd. (stock ticker: RIG) has two opportunities in development with Chevron (stock ticker: CVX). Most recently, Transocean signed a rig design and construction management contract with Chevron USA, as well as a 5-year drilling contract. The contracts relate to one of Transocean’s two drillships under construction at the Jurong shipyard in Singapore, both
Transocean Ltd. Announces Offering of Notes
Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:RIG) announced that the ultra-deepwater semisubmersible GSF Development Driller I was awarded an 11-well contract (approximately 955 days) commencing offshore Australia in the first half of 2019 with Chevron Australia. The estimated firm contract backlog, excluding integrated services, is approximately $158 million. Additionally, the contract includes four one-well options.
Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:RIG) announced today that Transocean Pontus Limited, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Transocean, commenced a private offering of senior secured notes. Transocean Pontus intends to offer U.S. $600 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2025 to eligible purchasers pursuant to Rule 144A/Regulation S. The Notes will be guaranteed by Transocean Ltd., Transocean Inc.
Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:RIG) announced today that Transocean Guardian Limited (“Transocean Guardian”), a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Transocean, commenced a private offering of senior secured notes. Transocean Guardian intends to offer U.S. $700 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2024 (the “Notes”) to eligible purchasers pursuant to Rule 144A/Regulation S. The Notes will be guaranteed by
