Fresh contract haul strengthens Noble's 2027 rig coverage

Offshore drilling giant Noble Corporation has announced a batch of new rig deals, totalling around $560m. Noble's two 2014-built 7th-generation drillships, the Noble BlackRhino and Noble BlackHawk, both bagged new work. Noble BlackRhino was awarded a four-well contract with TotalEnergies in Nigeria, expected to commence in the fourth quarter of 2026, with an estimated duration…