Tullow Oil awards Noble Corporation drillship contract for offshore Ghana campaign

Type: Supply Agreement · Technology: Oil Gas · Country: Ghana · Announced: 2026-09-28

Tullow Oil has secured a contract from Noble Corporation for the Noble Faye Kozack drillship to conduct an offshore drilling campaign in Ghana. The agreement covers up to 10 wells and is expected to commence in mid-2027. The Noble Faye Kozack is a Samsung 12000 Double Hull-design drillship capable of operating in water depths of up to 12,000 feet with a maximum drilling depth capacity of 40,000 feet. This award reflects the strong working relationship between Tullow Oil and Noble Corporation, highlighting the performance of their crews offshore Ghana. The contract represents a material activity in the African offshore oil and gas sector for the latter half of 2026 and into 2027.

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Tullow Oil awarded Noble Corporation a contract for the Noble Faye Kozack drillship to drill up to 10 offshore wells in Ghana. The Noble Faye Kozack is a Samsung 12000 double‑hull drillship capable of operating in water depths of up to 12,000 feet and drilling to a maximum depth of 40,000 feet. The offshore campaign is scheduled to commence in mid‑2027.

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