What jackup rigs did Gulf drill rebrand?

Gulf Drilling International (GDI) has rebranded three jackup rigs it purchased from Seadrill earlier this year. The rigs, formerly known as West Castor, West Telesto, and West Tucana, have been renamed Al Bidda, Mesaieed, and Laffan, respectively.

Who owns Seadrill jack-up rig fleet in Qatar?

Gulf Drilling International (GDI), a subsidiary of Gulf International Services (GIS), has completed the purchase of Seadrill jack-up rig fleet and related joint venture (JV) interest in Qatar. As a result of the transaction, Gulfdrill became a wholly owned subsidiary of GDI.

Did GDI buy Seadrill jackup rigs?

Qatar-based Gulf Drilling International (GDI) has renamed three jackup rigs it purchased from Seadrill earlier in 2024. GDI agreed to acquire the 400-ft rated West Castor, West Telesto, and West Tucana for $338 million in May 2024, with the transaction closing in June.

How much is GDI acquiring Jack-up rigs in Qatar?

The total consideration for the acquisition of the three jack-up rigs (of Gulfdrill) is $325mn and $13mn for the acquisition of the joint venture interest. With this transaction, GDI contracted offshore fleet in Qatar has reached 10 rigs, further consolidating its position as the largest jack-up operator in Qatar.

Where were offshore drilling rigs made, primarily?

Until the early 1970s, most offshore drilling rigs were built in U.S. yards (31 of the 327 rigs listed here were built in a year beginning with a 2). The offshore drilling rig was invented in Texas.

How many drilling rigs are in the Gulf of Mexico?

There are 14 active drilling rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, as stated in the passage 'Each rig successfully secured its respective well in progress and took evasive actions to avoid the storm’s path'. The U.S. Gulf of Mexico is also home to more than 1,000 fixed production platforms.