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27 October 2026

Fresh contract haul strengthens Noble’s 2027 rig coverage

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Fresh contract haul strengthens Noble’s 2027 rig coverage

Offshore drilling giant Noble Corporation has announced a batch of new rig deals, totalling around $560m. Noble’s two 2014-built 7th-generation drillships, the Noble BlackRhino and Noble BlackHawk, both bagged new work. Noble BlackRhino was awarded a four-well contract with TotalEnergies in Nigeria, expected to commence in the fourth quarter of 2026, with an estimated duration …

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