NorAm Drilling publishes 2025 annual report
- NorAm Drilling AS published its 2025 annual report, highlighting softer US land rig demand that weighed on utilization despite relatively stable Permian dayrates.
- Fleet held at 11 super-spec rigs in the Permian Basin, with all rigs under contract as of May 27, 2026.
- Monthly dividend program continued, extending a run of consecutive payouts since December 2022, with additional distributions made after year-end.
- Depreciation profile shifted following a reassessment that extended rig useful lives to 10 years, lowering reported depreciation expense.
- Management flagged oil-price volatility tied to the 2026 Iran war, tariffs, and OPEC+ supply plans as key swing factors for 2026 activity.
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