Diamond Offshore extends contract with BP'S U.S. Gulf

By Tamara Parker • Monday, March 04 15:22 • Permanent Link

Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. has just announced a two-year contract extension with a subsidiary of BP in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico for the Ocean Blackhornet, starting in February 2025. This extension adds approximately $350 million to the company's backlog. Bernie Wolford, Jr., the president and CEO, emphasized the significance of this contract in deepening their relationship with a key client and contributing to the company's 2025 and 2026 backlog and future cash flows.

The announcement comes on the heels of another recent award for the Ocean Blacklion, further bolstering the company's outlook. This news indicates a positive trend for Diamond Offshore, as it secures more contracts and increases its backlog, demonstrating its continued success in the offshore drilling industry.

Today the company's shares have moved 1.2% to a price of $11.99. Check out the company's full 8-K submission here.

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