Seadrill to acquire Aquadrill to create major offshore drilling company

Seadrill to acquire Aquadrill to create major offshore drilling company

Seadrill, a Bermuda-incorporated offshore drilling contractor, will acquire offshore rig owner Aquadrill in an all-stock transaction valued at an implied equity value of around $958 million. Post-closing, Seadrill stakeholders will own 62% and Aquadrill unitholders will hold 38% of the outstanding common shares in the combined entity. Aquadrill is a UK-based limited liability company that […]

Aquadrill wins contract worth up to $79m for Capella drillship in Indonesia

Aquadrill wins contract worth up to $79m for Capella drillship in Indonesia

Aquadrill said that it has reached an agreement alongside a subsidiary Vantage Holdings International to supply the Capella drillship for drilling operations in Indonesia. According to the drilling contractor, the contract is for two wells and comes with two optional wells. The MPD outfitted sixth generation drillship will be subcontracted by Premier Oil Andaman Limited for […]