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Seadrill's Lief Nelson

Organizational changes at Seadrill

As previously announced, offshore driller Seadrill Limited (NYSE & OSE: SDRL) has decided to close its London, England, office and consolidate its corporate office in Houston. Someone who won’t be making the

Seadrill set to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy

APRIL 18, 2018 — Offshore drilling contractor Seadrill Limited reports that its plan of reorganization has been confirmed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. Seadrill says the

Seadrill files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 — Offshore drilling contractor Seadrill Limited has today filed prearranged Chapter 11 cases in the Southern District of Texas together with an agreed restructuring plan. As part of the

Seadrill cancels rig order at Hyundai Heavy

The unit was ordered during the second quarter of 2012 and the delivery date stated in the construction contract was by December 31, 2014.

“Due to the shipyard’s inability to deliver the unit within the timeframe required under the contract, the company has exercised its cancelation rights,” says Seadrill, which notes that, under the contract terms, it has the ability to recoup its $168 million in pre-delivery installments to the shipyard, plus accrued interest.

In fourth quarter 2012, Seadrill was awarded a five year contract for the West Mira with Husky Oil Operations for operations in Canada and Greenland.

In its second quarter earnings report, Seadrill reported that, due to the late delivery of West Mira, the company had tentatively agreed with Husky to reduce the dayrate of the West Mira drilling contract.

Seadrill says it remains in discussions with Husky to find an alternative solution to meet its drilling requirements.