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Valaris: Why Are Oil Majors Rushing Back to Offshore Projects Now?

Valaris Limited (known publicly as Valaris) has presented its financial and operational performance for the third quarter of 2025, revealing both strengths and areas of concern for stakeholders. On the whole, the company demonstrated substantial progress in its operational efficiency and market positioning, balanced by some headwinds related to industry cycles and economic shifts. One notable highlight from Valaris’s third-quarter performance was its operational efficiency, achieving a fleet-wide revenue efficiency of 95%. This translated into an impressive adjusted EBITDA of $163 million, although this marked a decline from the $201 million in the previous quarter. The decrease was primarily attributed to reduced days of operations for certain parts of their floater fleet, specifically as drillships completed contracts without immediate follow-on work. Valaris has continued to build its backlog, securing nearly $200 million in new contracts and extensions, thus enhancing contract coverage for 2026 and beyond.