Strong Financial Performance
Transocean reported adjusted EBITDA of $323 million on $952 million of adjusted contract drilling revenues for Q4 2024, resulting in an adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 34%. For the full year 2024, adjusted EBITDA was $1.15 billion on approximately $3.5 billion of adjusted contract drilling revenues, with an EBITDA margin of approximately 33%.
Operational Milestones
Achieved best-ever occupational and process safety performance in 2024 with a total recordable incident rate of 0.15, and zero serious injury cases or lost time injuries. Significant technology deployments included the first two 20k subsea completions in the offshore drilling industry on the Deepwater Atlas and the Deepwater Titan.
High Utilization and Day Rates
Transocean's active fleet is near full utilization through 2026, with several contracts approaching and exceeding $500,000 per day for high hook load seventh gen plus assets and more than $600,000 per day for eighth gen 20k assets.
Technological Advancements
Installed and deployed new technologies such as the IntelliWell automation platform, robotic riser bolting system, and HaloGuard across multiple rigs, enhancing safety and operational efficiency.
Positive Market Outlook
Strong demand for high-specification drillships in various regions, including the U.S. Gulf, Latin America, and Australia, with multiyear opportunities being discussed for programs commencing in 2026 and 2027.