Transocean secures $1bn backlog boost

Transocean has added roughly $1bn to its backlog after securing a new contract in Norway and extensions for two drillships working offshore Brazil. The New York-listed offshore driller said its harsh environment semisubmersible Transocean Barents has been fixed by Vår Energi on a 1,095-day deal at a dayrate of $450,000. The contract is expected to …

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