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Seadrill Limited — M&A Activity 2022
May 25, 2022
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Fleet Status Report 25 May 2022
| New Contracts and Extensions | |
|---|---|
| West Leda West Ariel West Cressida |
Seadrill was awarded three contracts by a leading operator in the Middle East for the West Leda, the West Ariel and the West Cressida. The firm term of each contract is three years with expected commencement between Q1 and Q2 2023. Total contract value for the three contracts is approximately \$404m (inclusive of mobilization revenue). |
| West Neptune | The West Neptune secured a four-well extension with two one-well options with LLOG in the US Gulf of Mexico. The firm term will commence in direct continuation of the existing LLOG contract and has an estimated duration of 200 days. It is expected to keep the rig busy until Q3 2023. Total contract value for the firm term is approximately \$71m. In addition, LLOG exercised the final options for its existing contract with the West Neptune. |
| Sevan Louisiana | The Sevan Louisiana secured a three-well extension with Talos in the US Gulf of Mexico. The extension has a minimum duration of 105 days and is an extension to the existing contract with Talos, which is set to commence in Q3 2022. Total contract value for the three-well extension is approximately \$34m. |
| West Gemini | Sonadrill (50:50 JV between Seadrill and Sonangol) secured a ten-well contract with options for up to eight additional wells in Angola for the West Gemini drillship. Total contract value for the firm portion of the contract is expected to be approximately \$161m (inclusive of mobilization revenue and additional services), with further meaningful revenue potential from a performance bonus. Commencement is expected in Q4 2022 with a firm term of approximately 18 months, in direct continuation of the West Gemini's existing contract with Seadrill. |
| West Gemini | TotalEnergies exercised the final options for its existing contract with Seadrill for the West Gemini, following which the rig will operate through Sonadrill. |
| Other Events | |
| West Saturn | The West Saturn completed its operations in Brazil with ExxonMobil and subsequently began preparations for its long-term contract with Equinor in Brazil, which is expected to commence in early Q3 2022. The firm term of the Equinor contract is expected to keep the rig busy until Q3 2026. |
| Sevan Louisiana | The Sevan Louisiana completed its operations with Walter Oil & Gas in the US Gulf of Mexico and commenced its operations with ENI (direct continuation) in the US Gulf of Mexico. Following the ENI contract, the Sevan Louisiana will commence operations with Talos (direct continuation), which is expected to keep it busy until Q1 2023. |
| Quenguela | The Quenguela commenced its maiden charter with TotalEnergies in Angola. The firm term of this contract is expected to keep the rig busy until Q4 2023. |
| West Hercules | The West Hercules completed its operations in Norway with Equinor and commenced follow-on operations in Canada. |
| West Bollsta | The West Bollsta completed its operations with Lundin Energy in Norway and was subsequently handed back to Northern Ocean. |
As at 25 May 2022, total order backlog for Seadrill Limited was \$2.8bn.1
Owned Rigs – Floaters – Contract Status
| Rig Name | Type | Built | Water Depth (Ft.) | Drilling Depth (Ft.) | Client / Status | Location | Contract Start | Contract End | Dayrate (US\$) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevan Louisiana | 6G-SS | 2013 | 10,000 | 40,000 | ENI Talos |
US GoM US GoM |
Mar-22 Aug-22 |
Jul-22 Mar-23 |
Undisclosed Undisclosed |
|
| West Neptune | 7G-DS | 2014 | 12,000 | 40,000 | LLOG LLOG (Options) |
US GoM US GoM |
Sep-21 Jun-23 |
Jun-23 Sep-23 |
Undisclosed Undisclosed |
|
| West Gemini | 6G-DS | 2010 | 10,000 | 35,000 | TotalEnergies TotalEnergies TotalEnergies (Options) TotalEnergies (Options) |
Angola Angola Angola Angola |
Nov-21 Dec-22 Jun-24 Oct-24 |
Nov-22 Jun-24 Sep-24 Jun-25 |
Undisclosed 284,800 284,800 404,800 |
A, B A, C, D A, C, D A, C, D |
| West Carina | 7G-DS | 2015 | 12,000 | 40,000 | Contract Prep. Petrobras |
Brazil | Sep-22 | Aug-25 | 245,000 | A, E |
| West Tellus | 7G-DS | 2013 | 12,000 | 40,000 | Shell Petrobras |
Brazil Brazil |
Oct-21 Sep-22 |
Jul-22 Aug-25 |
Undisclosed 230,000 |
A A, F |
| West Jupiter | 7G-DS | 2014 | 12,000 | 40,000 | Contract Prep. Petrobras |
Brazil | Dec-22 | Oct-25 | 244,750 | A, G |
| West Saturn | 7G-DS | 2014 | 12,000 | 40,000 | Equinor Equinor (Options) |
Brazil Brazil |
Jul-22 Jul-26 |
Jul-26 Jul-30 |
Undisclosed Undisclosed |
A, D A, D, H |
| West Eclipse | 6G-SS | 2011 | 10,000 | 40,000 | Cold Stacked | Namibia |
Notes
A. Dayrate partly received in foreign currency. Fluctuations in exchange rates may result in an adjustment to the dayrate.
B. In addition to the dayrate a mobilization fee was included in the award.
C. In addition to the dayrate a mobilization fee of \$2m was included in the award. Dayrate includes additional services. TotalEnergies contract is with Sonadrill, a 50:50 JV between Seadrill and Sonangol. Dayrate is received by Sonadrill, and a management fee is received by Seadrill from Sonadrill.
- D. Dayrate excludes potential performance incentive.
- E. In addition to the dayrate a mobilization fee of \$15m was included in the award. Dayrate includes additional services.
- F. In addition to the dayrate a mobilization fee of \$14m was included in the award. Dayrate includes additional services.
- G. In addition to the dayrate a mobilization fee of \$10m was included in the award. Dayrate includes additional services.
- H. Four options of up to one year each.
Owned Rigs – Jack-ups – Contract Status
| Rig Name | Type | Built | Water Depth (Ft.) | Drilling Depth (Ft.) | Client / Status | Location | Contract Start | Contract End | Dayrate (US\$) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AOD I | Premium KFELS |
2013 | 400 | 30,000 | Saudi Aramco | Saudi Arabia | Jul-19 | Jun-22 | 75,000 | |
| West Callisto | Premium KFELS |
2010 | 400 | 30,000 | Saudi Aramco | Saudi Arabia | Dec-19 | Nov-22 | 79,500 | |
| AOD III | Premium KFELS |
2013 | 400 | 30,000 | Saudi Aramco | Saudi Arabia | Jan-20 | Dec-22 | 92,900 | |
| West Castor | Premium JU2000E |
2013 | 400 | 30,000 | QatarGas | Qatar | Dec-19 | Aug-23 | Undisclosed | A |
| AOD II | Premium KFELS |
2013 | 400 | 30,000 | Saudi Aramco | Saudi Arabia | Apr-20 | Apr-24 | 89,900 | |
| West Tucana | Premium JU2000E |
2013 | 400 | 35,000 | Shell | Qatar | Nov-20 | May-24 | Undisclosed | B |
| West Telesto | Premium JU2000E |
2013 | 400 | 30,000 | QatarGas | Qatar | Mar-20 | May-25 | Undisclosed | A |
| West Ariel | Premium KFELS |
2008 | 400 | 30,000 | Contract Prep. Undisclosed Undisclosed (Options) |
Middle East Middle East |
Mar-23 Mar-26 |
Feb-26 Feb-27 |
89,500 104,500 |
C |
| West Cressida | Premium BMC-375 |
2009 | 375 | 30,000 | Contract Prep. Undisclosed Undisclosed (Options) |
Middle East Middle East |
Mar-23 Mar-26 |
Feb-26 Feb-27 |
94,500 109,500 |
D |
| West Leda | Premium BMC-375 |
2010 | 375 | 30,000 | Contract Prep. Undisclosed Undisclosed (Options) |
Middle East Middle East |
Apr-23 Apr-26 |
Mar-26 Mar-27 |
94,500 109,500 |
D |
| West Prospero | Premium KFELS |
2007 | 400 | 30,000 | Cold Stacked | Malaysia |
Notes
A. QatarGas contracts are with Gulfdrill, a 50:50 JV between Seadrill and Gulf Drilling International ("GDI"). Dayrate is received by Gulfdrill, and a bareboat charter rate is received by Seadrill from Gulfdrill.
B. Shell contract is with Gulfdrill. Dayrate is received by Gulfdrill, and a bareboat charter rate is received by Seadrill from Gulfdrill.
C. Contract award included a mobilization fee of \$30m in addition to the dayrate.
D. Contract awards each included a mobilization fee of \$35m in addition to the dayrate.
Owned Rigs – Harsh Environment – Contract Status

| Rig Name | Type | Built | Water Depth (Ft.) | Drilling Depth (Ft.) | Client / Status | Location | Contract Start | Contract End | Dayrate (US\$) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Phoenix | 6G-SS | 2008 | 10,000 | 30,000 | Vår Energi Vår Energi (Options) |
Norway Norway |
Aug-21 Nov-23 |
Nov-23 Mar-24 |
359,000 359,000 |
A, B A, B |
| West Elara | HE Jack up, CJ70 |
2011 | 450 | 40,000 | ConocoPhillips | Norway | May-18 | Mar-28 | Market Indexed Rate | A, C |
Notes
A. Dayrate partly received in foreign currency. Fluctuations in exchange rates may result in an adjustment to the dayrate.
B. In addition to the dayrate a mobilization fee was included in the award.
C. Dayrate excludes potential performance incentive.
Owned Rigs – Contract Coverage


Fleet Status Report, 25 May 2022
Managed Rigs – Contract Status and Contract Coverage
| Contract Status | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rig Name | Type | Built | Water Depth (Ft.) | Drilling Depth (Ft.) | Client / Status | Location | Contract Start | Contract End | Dayrate (US\$) | Note |
| Sonangol | ||||||||||
| Libongos | 7G-DS | 2019 | 12,000 | 40,000 | Undisclosed | Angola | Dec-20 | Nov-22 | 228,800 | A |
| Quenguela | 7G-DS | 2019 | 12,000 | 40,000 | TotalEnergies TotalEnergies (Options) |
Angola Angola |
Mar-22 Oct-23 |
Oct-23 Nov-24 |
214,500 310,500 |
A, B A, B |
| SFL Corporation Ltd. | ||||||||||
| West Hercules | 6G-SS | 2008 | 10,000 | 35,000 | Equinor | Canada | May-22 | Oct-22 | Undisclosed | C, D |
| West Linus | HE Jack up, CJ70 |
2014 | 450 | 40,000 | ConocoPhillips | Norway | May-14 | Aug-22 | Market Indexed Rate | D |
Notes
A. Dayrate includes additional services. Dayrate partly received in foreign currency. Fluctuations in exchange rates may result in an adjustment to the dayrate.
B. In addition to the dayrate a lump sum fee was included in the award. Dayrate excludes potential performance incentive.
C. Total contract value for the firm term is \$95m inclusive of additional services, mobilization and demobilization fees.
D. Dayrate partly received in foreign currency. Fluctuations in exchange rates may result in an adjustment to the dayrate. Dayrate excludes potential performance incentive. Rigs are expected to be redelivered to SFL in 2022.
Contract Coverage

About Seadrill
Seadrill Limited ("Seadrill" or the "Company") (XOAS: SDRL) is a leading offshore drilling contractor utilizing advanced technology to unlock oil and gas resources for clients across harsh and benign locations around the globe. Seadrill's high-quality, technologically-advanced fleet spans all asset classes allowing its experienced crews to conduct operations from shallow to ultra-deep-water environments. Seadrill owns and/or operates 30 rigs, which includes drillships, semi-submersibles, and jack-ups.
Disclaimer, and No Unauthorized Publication or Use
The information contained in this fleet status report (the "Information") is as of the date of the report only and is subject to change without notice to the recipient. Seadrill Limited assumes no duty to update any portion of the Information. Neither seadrill limited nor its affiliates make any express or implied warranties (including, without limitation, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or use) regarding the Information, which is provided "as is." Neither Seadrill Limited nor its affiliates will be liable to any recipient or anyone else for any inaccuracy, error or omission, regardless of use, in the Information or for any damages (whether direct or indirect, consequential, punitive or exemplary) resulting therefrom. All information provided by Seadrill Limited in this report is given for the exclusive use of the recipient and may not be published, redistributed or retransmitted without the prior written consent of Seadrill Limited.
Order Backlog
Backlog includes all firm contracts at the contractual operating dayrate multiplied by the number of days remaining in the firm contract period. For contracts which include a market indexed rate mechanism, the Company utilizes the current applicable dayrate multiplied by the number of days remaining in the firm contract period. Order backlog includes management contract revenues and lease revenues from bareboat charter arrangements. Order backlog excludes revenues for mobilization, demobilization and contract preparation or other incentive provisions and excludes backlog relating to non-consolidated entities.
Client Contract Duration, Timing and Dayrates and Risks Associated with Operations
The duration and timing (including both starting and ending dates) of the client contracts are estimates only, and client contracts are subject to cancellation, suspension and delays for a variety of reasons, including some beyond the control of Seadrill Limited. Furthermore, the dayrates set forth in the report are estimates based upon the full contractual operating dayrate. However, the actual average dayrate earned over the course of any given contract will be lower and could be substantially lower. The actual average dayrate will depend upon a number of factors (rig downtime, suspension of operations, etc.), including some beyond the control of Seadrill Limited. Our client contracts and operations are generally subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and we urge you to review the description and explanation of such risks and uncertainties in previous prospectus. The dayrates do not include revenue for mobilizations, demobilizations, upgrades, or shipyards. Furthermore, mutually agreed (priced) options are not included in the contract status or the contract coverage (nor in the calculation of utilization).