Transocean, the large offshore drilling company based in Switzerland, has signed a new drilling contract in Equatorial Guinea with an undisclosed operator. This contract includes drilling two wells and a campaign lasting 170 days, expected to commence in 2027.
Details of the Drilling Contract
According to Transocean, this drilling campaign will be executed using the Deepwater Conqueror drilling vessel, which was built in 2016. This vessel currently generates $530,000 daily under another contract in the Gulf of Mexico. The previous contract began in October 2025, and this new work is set to start immediately after the completion of the previous contract.
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Financial and Economic Implications
Transocean has announced that this new contract will add approximately $80 million to its order backlog. This figure does not include additional services and compensation for relocation and exit from the area. The new contract, considering market conditions and the demand for drilling services in the Equatorial Guinea region, could indicate progress and growth in Transocean's offshore drilling activities.
Equatorial Guinea is recognized as a country rich in oil and gas resources, and this contract could help Transocean strengthen its position in the drilling market of this region. Given that the country is continuously developing its oil and gas infrastructure, similar contracts could lead to more opportunities for drilling companies in the future.
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