Exhibit 99.1
Borr Drilling Limited – Announcement of binding LOI for jack-up drilling rig
Hamilton, Bermuda, 4 August 2022:
Borr Drilling Limited (NYSE and OSE: “BORR”) is pleased to announce it has received a binding Letter of Intent (“LOI”) for the premium jack-up drilling rig “Prospector 5” from an undisclosed operator in West Africa. The 6-well firm program is expected to commence during Q4 2022 and has an estimated duration of fourteen months plus options. This LOI, which is expected to be converted into a contract shortly, has an estimated total contract value of $68.9 million (excluding options).
Forward looking statements
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