Noble Corporation

06/01/2026

A strong look at how Noble’s integrated drillship model is helping reshape offshore drilling performance...

In this Offshore article, Robert van Kuilenburg and Kelby Ladner from Noble highlight how specialization and continuous improvement across rigs are delivering measurable gains, including significantly reduced well delivery times.

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A Guyana case study shows how rig specialization, automation and targeted technologies are reducing well delivery times and improving offshore drilling performance.

05/29/2026

Next week, government regulators and industry leaders will gather in Houston to explore emerging offshore opportunities, evolving regulatory priorities, and innovative technologies shaping the future of the offshore industry. Noble's Habeib Al-Hashimi will join the conversations, focusing on AI for offshore operations.
View the full agenda and speakers here: https://web.cvent.com/event/710315c2-ea61-4dc1-9aa3-0012bba64ed7/summary

05/28/2026

A snake bite is usually bad news, right? Well in offshore drilling, this one is a step forward.

For years, changing lines meant relying on traditional wire mesh grips that could do the job, but when thousands of pounds of line are suspended high in the derrick, “most of the time” is not good enough.

That challenge led to SnakeBite, a new grip developed with Loadmaster ERE to give crews a more consistent, engineered connection during wire change-outs. The external case study says SnakeBite was created to eliminate the use of traditional cable snakes, is fully installable by rig crews, and is designed to reduce the potential for human error and dropped object incidents.

This solution is made in crimp-on and weld-on versions and in multiple sizes. SnakeBite is a practical solution developed with crews and partners to address a long-standing operational risk.

05/26/2026

How can the drilling industry collaborate to work toward the adoption of open, contractor-neutral, vendor-neutral, and standards-based interoperability? Next week, Noble will host the IADC DEC Q2 2026 Tech Forum with a goal of increasing shared understanding of the current state of data interoperability among industry peers, and our own subject matter experts will present on the deployment of HSE Advanced Analytics.
Learn more about the event here: https://iadc.org/event/iadc-dec-tech-forum-q2/

05/18/2026

On International Day for Women in Maritime, we recognize the growing range of opportunities offshore and the value that comes from broadening participation across the industry. Offshore operations depend on strong technical skills and teamwork, and those strengths only deepen when the talent pool is expanded. Creating pathways for more women to work offshore helps build a more resilient, adaptable workforce that benefits rig crews and long-term performance. The offshore drilling industry is at its best when it draws from diverse experience and perspectives to solve complex challenges safely and efficiently. At Noble, we see how inclusive access to offshore careers supports operational excellence and the future of our industry.

(Pictured with the Noble Voyager, L to R: Jessica Cernik, Marine Section Leader; Jessica Ryals, Offshore Installation Manager; Justyna Andruszkiewicz, Project Manager)

05/04/2026

With limited newbuilds on the horizon, extending rig life has become a strategic imperative for drilling contractors in the U.S. Gulf. In this Offshore Magazine article, Mark Daniel, Assistant Rig Manager, examines how Noble is approaching asset longevity through maintenance discipline, upgrades, and operating practices that support long-term performance.

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With limited newbuilds ahead, Gulf of Mexico drilling contractors are increasingly focused on extending the safe, productive life of existing rigs through disciplined maintenance...

04/30/2026

What will it take for frontier and offshore basins to turn CCS ambitions into a reality? An upcoming fireside chat featuring Zachary Bruton and other international experts next week at OTC explores this question. Attendees will hear candid insights on advancing CCS deployment, from innovative strategies and untapped geological potential to proven practices from established basins.

View the full program here: https://2026.otcnet.org/2026-technical-program

04/29/2026

What if offshore crews could practice stop work moments, tough conversations, and hazard recognition in a realistic VR environment, both on the rig and onshore? That is exactly what we are doing with immersive virtual reality training, and Paulo Moritz breaks it down in Offshore magazine. Early results are strong: 42 crew members completed 400+ sessions in the first months, and more than three quarters came back for more.

The goals are simple: build readiness earlier, reduce exposure to risk, and create more consistent ex*****on across our U.S. Gulf operations. Read the full piece here:

Digital tools are supporting safety, training and asset performance in the US Gulf.

04/28/2026

World Safety Day is a global reminder that safety is built in everyday choices: planning well, speaking up early, and learning as we go. At Noble, that focus comes to life through Noble Peak, our approach to building safety into everyday work. Take a look at how this mindset shows up across our operations.

04/27/2026

Yesterday we announced our first quarter 2026 results.

Noble's CEO Robert Eifler commented: “We commenced 2026 with solid operational and financial results. Commercial momentum remains brisk, highlighted by the Noble Courage's three year extension with Petrobras and the Noble Deliverer's five-well program with Woodside. We remain intensely focused on project ex*****on, with several important contract commencements scheduled over the course of this year, each of which is progressing well."

Backlog as of April 27, 2026, stands at $7.5 billion. Backlog excludes mobilization and demobilization revenue.

Read the full announcement here: https://ow.ly/MSRy50YQnwt

We also released an updated Fleet Status Report. Highlights include:

• Noble Courage: 1,115 days extension with Petrobras with net incremental backlog of $339 million.

• Noble Deliverer: Five-well contract with Woodside valued at $121 million over the firm scope, excluding additional services and potential rig upgrades. Plus options for up to two additional wells.

• Noble Developer: One-well with ExxonMobil in Guyana, with estimated duration of 50 days at a dayrate of $375,000, valued at approximately $22 million including mobilization and demobilization.

• Noble BlackRhino: One option well exercised by Beacon in the U.S. Gulf.

• Noble Venturer: One-well contract with Planet One in Ghana with estimated duration of 45 days at a dayrate of $430,000. Plus two unpriced option wells.

• Noble Viking: One-well contract in Malaysia.

See our updated Fleet Status Report here:https://s201.q4cdn.com/439848451/files/doc_financials/2026/q1/FSR-04-26-26.pdf

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