Valaris Wins Drillship Contract in West Africa

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Valaris DS-9 drillship (Credit: ExxonMobil Egypt)
Valaris DS-9 drillship (Credit: ExxonMobil Egypt)

Valaris has been awarded a two-year contract offshore West Africa for drillship VALARIS DS-10 that is expected to commence late in the second quarter or in the third quarter 2026.

The total contract value for the firm term is $352 million, excluding the provision of additional services. 

The contract includes two unpriced options, each with a duration of one year.

“This contract award is a testament to the safety and operational performance of VALARIS DS-10 and its crews, which have an excellent track record of successfully executing clients’ well programs offshore West Africa. 

!This contract increases our backlog by approximately $350 million and supports our future earnings and cash flow, and we remain focused on securing additional attractive long-term contracts for our high-specification assets," said Anton Dibowitz, Valaris' President and Chief Executive Officer.

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