27-05-2025
Adnoc Drilling secures $1.15 billion, 15-year contract for two jack-up rigs
Adnoc Drilling Company on Tuesday announced the award of a $1.15 billion, 15-year contract for two jack-up rigs by Adnoc Offshore in support of its growing offshore operations. The contract will follow existing agreements, bringing accretive rates that generate long-term revenue and attractive returns.
The new rigs represent the latest generation of jack-up rigs and have been prepared for operations at the Lamprell shipyard in Sharjah. The move drives In-Country Value and contribute to the UAE's economic development by fostering local partnerships and prioritising homegrown innovation.
The rigs are expected to commence operations around the end of the second quarter of 2025, delivering revenue in the second half of 2025 onwards. This award further derisks and reaffirms Adnoc Drilling's current 2025 and medium-term guidance.
With 47 offshore rigs, one of the largest operational offshore fleets in the world, Adnoc Drilling is uniquely positioned to support the UAE's long-term energy strategy.
Abdulrahman Abdulla Al Seiari, Adnoc Drilling CEO, said: 'This new contract is a clear vote of confidence in Adnoc Drilling's technical leadership, operational excellence and long-term value creation. By integrating artificial intelligence (AI), automation and digitalisation capabilities, the two new jack-up rigs, our newest and most advanced jack-up rigs, will ensure superior efficiency and performance for our client Adnoc Offshore. With this contract securing operations until 2040 and beyond, and providing strong, resilient and predictable returns, we are not only reinforcing our role in achieving Adnoc's production capacity milestones but also driving sustainable long-term growth for our shareholders.'
Tayba Abdul Rahim Al Hashemi, chief executive officer of Adnoc Offshore, said: 'In the past month, Adnoc Offshore has awarded long-term contracts worth c. $3.6 billion to Adnoc Drilling to safely accelerate our production capacity growth plans. Adnoc Drilling's advanced fleet of jack-up and island rigs, market leading integrated drilling services and cutting-edge technologies are critical enablers to deliver Adnoc's ambitious strategy. This partnership will help us to sustainably meet the world's growing energy demands and maximise value for shareholders for decades to come.'
