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10 September 2026

Odfjell Drilling lands $518m semisub deal with Vår Energi

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Odfjell Drilling lands $518m semisub deal with Vår Energi

Oslo-listed semisub player Odfjell Drilling has received a letter of award from Vår Energi for use of one of its rigs. Vår Energi hired the 2019-built Deepsea Bergen, formerly known as Deepsea Bollsta, for three years, starting in early 2028, following completion of the rig’s current contract. The firm backlog covered under the deal has …

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