Kath Gammack presents the roundup of some of the week’s key offshore rig news and rig data for the week ending May 8th 2026.

• Valaris 122 picks up two-well INEOS contract and Adura extension
• GE Vernova extends Valaris 248 Accommodation contract, keeping Valaris 120 working EIS until August
• Shelf Drilling Victory lands multi-year deal with Seplat
• Brunei Shell keeps Valaris 115 for another two years
• Valaris 123 secures 123-day TAQA extension for accommodation support
• Vår Energi extends COSLPioneer contract
• EnQuest awards Magnus platform drilling contract to Odfjell Technology
• Noble Resolve continuing off Spain until late July
• Valaris 122 going slightly longer under current campaign with Adura
• Harbour Energy expands portfolio with Fotla farm-in