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The RigLogix Podcast
RLX News Roundup 8th May 2026
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Westwood Global Energy Group
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Kath Gammack presents the roundup of some of the week’s key offshore rig news and rig data for the week ending May 8th 2026.
- Valaris 122 picks up two-well INEOS contract and Adura extension
- GE Vernova extends Valaris 248 Accommodation contract, keeping Valaris 120 working EIS until August
- Shelf Drilling Victory lands multi-year deal with Seplat
- Brunei Shell keeps Valaris 115 for another two years
- Valaris 123 secures 123-day TAQA extension for accommodation support
- Vår Energi extends COSLPioneer contract
- EnQuest awards Magnus platform drilling contract to Odfjell Technology
- Noble Resolve continuing off Spain until late July
- Valaris 122 going slightly longer under current campaign with Adura
- Harbour Energy expands portfolio with Fotla farm-in