The Oslo-listed player also appears not to have penciled in any optional contracts at the Singaporean shipbuilder but seems confident of tying its latest purchase up with a contract.

Seadrill, controlled by shipping magnate John Fredriksen, announced yesterday that it had signed up for one semi-submersible tender rig at Keppel in a deal totaling under $200 million.

Chief executive Esa Ikahaimonen recently hinted to Upstream that more