Borr Drilling Lands $129M in Middle East Contracts, Boosting 2025 Fleet Utilization to 84%

Benzinga · 07/02 08:47

Borr Drilling Limited (NYSE:BORR) is pleased to announce new contract commitments for four of its premium jack-up rigs, bringing the total number of contracted rigs to 23 out of its fleet of 24.

The new awards have a combined duration of approximately 1,300 days, including fixed priced options, and an estimated contract revenue of more than $129 million1. In line with our strategy to optimize near term fleet utilization, these new commitments provide strengthened revenue visibility and increase our contract coverage to 84% at an average dayrate of $144,000 for 2025 and 45% at an average dayrate of $141,000 for 2026.

In the Middle East, the 'Arabia II', which is currently warm stacked, has secured a binding Letter of Award from an undisclosed customer. The contract will commence in September 2025 and is anticipated to have a firm duration of 500 days, plus a 200-day unpriced option. This contract includes an additional performance-based incentive that rewards superior performance which this modern and technically capable rig can deliver.