Offshore drilling giant Noble Corporation has announced several new rig contracts and the completed sale of one drilling unit, according to its latest fleet status report.
✅ New contracts for jack-up rigs
Noble Resolute
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Built: 2008
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New one-year contract with Eni in the Dutch North Sea
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Dayrate: $125,000
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Start: Q4 2025
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Extension option: up to 18 months
Noble Interceptor
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Built: 2014
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150-day contract with Aker BP in Norway
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Total value: $38.7 million, including mob/demob
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Start: August 2026
Noble Mick O’Brien
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Built: 2013
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Contract extension with Qatargas
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New estimated end: November 2026
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Five one-well options available after the term expires
✅ Semi-submersible rig contract extension
Noble Developer
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Built: 2009
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Petronas exercised an option for one additional well in Suriname
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70 days of work
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Extension begins: January 2026
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Current contract: $111 million for 4 wells + services
✅ Rig asset divestment update
Noble confirmed the sale of the Noble Reacher jack-up rig for $27.5 million.
The drillship Noble Globetrotter II remains on the market.
Additionally, the sale of Noble Highlander and Pacific Meltem was completed in Q3, generating $87 million in net proceeds.
📈 Backlog growth and performance
Including previously awarded contracts for Noble BlackLion and Noble BlackHornet, the company has secured approximately $740 million in new backlog since August.
📌 Total company backlog now stands at $7 billion
(excluding mob/demob revenues)
CEO Robert Eifler highlighted strong operational performance and cash flow, along with quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year backlog growth driven by new contract awards.
