Reliance awards Transocean long-term drilling contract offshore India

The Dhirubhai Deepwater KG1 should start the estimated 300-day program in 2Q 2026.
Sept. 5, 2024

Transocean will provide a deepwater drillship to drill six wells for Reliance Industries offshore eastern India.

The Dhirubhai Deepwater KG1 should start the estimated 300-day program in 2Q 2026. The contract value is around $123 million, excluding additional services and a mobilization fee.

If all options are exercised, the vessel would remain in India through the end of 2029.

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