SDRL - Seadrill Receives Notice of Contract Cancellation for the West Pegasus
Hamilton, Bermuda, August 22, 2016 - Seadrill Limited ("SDRL" or "the Company") has received a notice of termination from Pemex Exploracion y Servicios ("Pemex") for the West Pegasus drilling contract (the "Contract") effective 16 August 2016. Seadrill has disputed the grounds for termination and is reviewing its legal options. During the second quarter of 2015 Seadrill signed a provisional commitment for a two year extension to the Contract with Pemex for the West Pegasus. In conjunction with the extension, the dayrate for the remaining term of the initial contract was reduced.