Noble Corporation secures US$136.2 million offshore contract
Noble Corporation announced the award of a new drilling contract for its drillship Noble Viking, which will support an offshore campaign in the Asia-Pacific region. The agreement initially covers six wells and is valued at approximately $136.2 million , excluding Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) services and other additional work.
The Noble Viking will remain operational for much of 2028
According to the company, the program will begin in early 2028 and will last approximately 296 days , allowing the Noble Viking to remain under contract until the fourth quarter of that year. The agreement also includes the option to extend the campaign with three additional wells , which could prolong the vessel's activity if the client chooses to exercise that option.
The award represents further support for the unit's operational capacity and helps to strengthen Noble Corporation's project portfolio in one of the most active markets for offshore hydrocarbon exploration and production.
Noble Corporation strengthens its presence in Asia-Pacific
The Asia-Pacific region continues to concentrate investments aimed at the development of offshore resources, driving demand for drilling platforms and vessels capable of carrying out deep-water campaigns with high standards of efficiency and safety.
In this context, this contract allows Noble Corporation to consolidate its presence in a strategic market where energy companies maintain long-term exploration and development projects to meet oil and gas supply needs .
Executive highlights the performance of the Noble Viking team
During the announcement, Blake Denton, senior vice president of Contracts and Marketing at Noble Corporation, thanked the client for their trust and highlighted the work done by the crew of the Noble Viking.
"We are grateful for the opportunity to support this upcoming drilling campaign in the Asia-Pacific region. The exceptional team aboard the Noble Viking deserves recognition for this award, and we are proud of the reputation they have built by consistently delivering operational excellence."
A contract that expands the company's commercial visibility
In addition to the immediate economic value, the agreement provides Noble Corporation with greater visibility into the future use of its fleet by securing the Noble Viking's activity for much of 2028. The inclusion of three optional wells also leaves open the possibility of expanding the scope of the project if the client's operational needs evolve during the offshore campaign.
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