U.S. offshore drilling contractor Noble Corporation is expecting a ramp-up in drilling demand for the floater fleet from late 2025 and 2026, which will spur further rig reactivations, as it perceives the oil and gas production from deepwater reservoirs as an important factor in the global security of energy supply.
Offshore drilling giant Noble Corporation has completed the acquisition of US offshore rig owner Diamond Drilling, after getting the final permit earlier this week. Noble said that the transaction, valued at around $2.1bn, enhances its position as a leading offshore driller, creating the largest fleet of 7th-generation dual-BOP drillships in the industry. Through this acquisition, Noble will increase […]
Noble Corporation’s acquisition of Diamond Offshore consolidates its position as a leading offshore drilling provider, expanding its fleet and unlocking new growth opportunities.
The deal brings $2.1 billion in new backlog and diversifies Noble’s client base, solidifying its financial stability.
Noble’s lack of stacked iron and relatively low debt burden positions it for success in the growing offshore drilling market.
Offshore rig owner Noble Corporation has won two new deals for its Noble Venturer drillship offshore Africa.