Valaris lands $140m drilling deal with BP in Egypt

New York-listed offshore drilling company Valaris Limited has won a five-well contract with Bp Exploration Delta Limited for drillship Valaris DS-12 in Egypt.

The deal is expected to commence in the second quarter 2026 and has an estimated duration of 350 days.

The estimated total contract value, inclusive of a mobilization fee, is approximately $140m. The contract also includes three option wells.

“We are pleased that DS-12 will return to Egypt with bp, building on our successful exploration campaign together. With this award, we continue to execute our commercial strategy, having now contracted all four drillships that have near-term availability. Looking ahead, we expect to secure additional attractive work for our high-specification drillships,” said Anton Dibowitz, president and chief executive officer.

Valaris operates a rig fleet of ultra-deepwater drillships, versatile semisubmersibles and shallow-water jackups.