en.Wedoany.com Reported - Arabian Drilling has received notification to resume operations of three previously suspended offshore rigs, which are expected to be redeployed within weeks. These rigs were suspended in early 2026 as a precautionary measure coordinated with clients and relevant stakeholders, with safety as the top priority.

With this resumption, Arabian Drilling expects the remaining suspended offshore rigs to gradually return to service in the second half of 2026, at which point its offshore fleet will be fully operational. The company stated that it anticipates achieving 100% fleet utilization by the end of 2026, marking a full recovery from the disruption. The reactivation of offshore rigs is a key step in the company's business recovery.

Headquartered in Saudi Arabia, Arabian Drilling is a publicly listed company providing onshore and offshore oil and gas drilling services. In 2024, the company adjusted its strategy due to a significant decline in offshore activity, redirecting some resources to the unconventional gas market and rapidly deploying 13 unconventional onshore rigs. The resumption of offshore rig operations signals that the company's offshore business is gradually getting back on track.

The company expects that the return of these offshore rigs will drive overall fleet utilization back to full capacity. For Arabian Drilling, the full resumption of offshore rig operations is a key measure to achieve its target of 100% fleet utilization by the end of 2026.