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Dolphin Drilling Secures Contract Extension for Blackford Dolphin Semisub in India
Dolphin Drilling has secured an extension for its 1974-built semisubmersible rig Blackford Dolphin under contract with Oil India Limited. The extension runs until at least August 28, 2026, to complete drilling, testing, and abandonment work east of India, under existing terms. The initial $154 million contract was awarded in March 2024 but delayed due to a prior arrest order.
Jul 8, 2026 1 source