- CEO
- Kjetil Gjersdal
- Full Time Employees
- 1,648
- Sector
- Industrial services
- Industry
- Contract drilling
- Address
- Prime View Aberdeen SCT United Kingdom AB15 8PU
- IPO Date
- Sep 27, 2013
- Business
- Odfjell Drilling Ltd. is engaged in the ownership and operation of mobile offshore drilling units globally, with operations spanning regions such as Norway, the United Kingdom, other parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa. The company primarily operates through its Own Fleet and External Fleet segments. The Own Fleet segment focuses on deploying and managing the drilling units directly owned by the company, which includes a sophisticated fleet of harsh environment semi-submersibles capable of operating in demanding areas like the North Sea, West of Shetland, the Barents Sea, and deep-water locations offshore South Africa. The External Fleet segment provides comprehensive management services to other owners of drilling assets, encompassing operational oversight, compliance with regulatory requirements, strategic marketing, contract negotiation and client engagement, and meticulous preparation for operations and mobilization. This integrated approach supports offshore exploration and production projects for major oil companies, independent producers, and government-backed entities. The enterprise, with maritime roots extending to 1914, was formally established as a drilling business in 1973 and maintains its headquarters in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. Notably, in March 2022, Odfjell Drilling underwent a significant reorganization, with its well services, engineering, and platform drilling divisions transitioning into a separate entity, Odfjell Technology. Since then, Odfjell Drilling has solidified its position as a pure-play drilling company specializing in harsh environment and deepwater capabilities, recently expanding its fleet with acquisitions and securing key contract extensions. The company operates as a subsidiary of Odfjell Partners Holding Ltd.