Strong Operational Performance
Fleet wide uptime reached 99.3%, with notable performance in the Saudi division where High Island V and High Island IX had zero downtime.
New Contracts and Strategic Alliances
Shelf Drilling secured $900 million in new contract awards in 2024 at an average day rate of $129,000, including a strategic alliance with Arabian Drilling Company for premium rigs deployment.
Improved Financial Metrics
Q4 2024 adjusted EBITDA was $85 million, a 23% increase over the previous quarter (excluding one-time revenue), with improved revenue in Nigeria and Norway.
Safety and Incident-Free Operations
28 rigs operated without a recordable incident in 2024, including the entire Saudi and India divisions, demonstrating progress toward incident-free operations.
Contract Backlog
Contract backlog at year-end was $2.1 billion across 31 rigs, indicating strong future revenue potential.
Insurance Claim Recovery
Collected $48 million out of a $50 million insurance claim for Trident VIII, with the remaining expected in the first half of 2025.