Transocean adds $184m backlog through two semisub extensions

Swiss-based offshore drilling giant Transocean has secured new deals for two of its harsh-environment semisubmersibles in Norway. The offshore driller said that the 2015-built Transocean Encourage was awarded a seven-well contract extension. The rig is currently working for an undisclosed operator in Norway. The contract is supposed to end in January 2027 on a $455,000 …