Seadrill Limited Announces Contract Award for the West Neptune

Hamilton, Bermuda, September 2, 2019 - Seadrill Limited ("Seadrill”) has secured a one year contract with LLOG Exploration Offshore, L.L.C., ("LLOG”) for the West Neptune operating in the US Gulf of Mexico.  Total contract value is expected to be approximately $74 million with commencement in December 2019, in direct continuation of the existing contract with LLOG. 

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