SEADRILL LTD, 10-Q filed on 8/7/2025
Quarterly Report
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Cover - shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Aug. 01, 2025
Cover [Abstract]    
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Entity File Number 001-39327  
Registrant Name SEADRILL LIMITED  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code D0  
Entity Tax Identification Number 98-1834031  
Entity Address, Address Line One 11025 Equity Dr.  
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 150,  
Entity Address, City or Town Houston  
Entity Address, State or Province TX  
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City Area Code (713)  
Local Phone Number 329-1150  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Shares, par value $0.01 per share  
Trading Symbol SDRL  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
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Document Fiscal Year Focus 2025  
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2024
Operating revenues        
Contract revenues $ 288 $ 267 $ 536 $ 542
Management contract revenues [1] 65 65 126 123
Leasing revenues [1] 8 26 16 37
Total operating revenues 377 375 712 742
Operating expenses        
Depreciation and amortization (56) (43) (111) (81)
Management contract expenses (93) (41) (138) (79)
Selling, general and administrative expenses (26) (24) (49) (49)
Merger and integration related expenses 0 (3) 0 (5)
Total operating expenses (371) (290) (688) (593)
Other operating items        
Gain on disposals 0 203 0 203
Other operating income 0 0 0 16
Total other operating items 0 203 0 219
Operating profit 6 288 24 368
Financial and other non-operating items        
Interest income 3 7 7 14
Interest expense (15) (16) (30) (31)
Equity in earnings/(losses) of equity method investments (net of tax) 6 (15) 14 (11)
Other financial and non-operating items (13) (8) (27) (14)
Total financial and other non-operating items, net (19) (32) (36) (42)
(Loss)/profit before income taxes (13) 256 (12) 326
Income tax expense (29) (3) (44) (13)
Net (loss)/income $ (42) $ 253 $ (56) $ 313
Basic (LPS)/EPS (in usd per share) $ (0.68) $ 3.61 $ (0.91) $ 4.41
Diluted (LPS)/EPS (in usd per share) $ (0.68) $ 3.49 $ (0.91) $ 4.27
Reimbursable revenues and expenses        
Operating revenues        
Revenue [1] $ 16 $ 15 $ 31 $ 35
Operating expenses        
Cost of goods and services sold (16) (14) (31) (34)
Other revenues        
Operating revenues        
Revenue [1] 0 2 3 5
Vessel and rig operating expenses        
Operating expenses        
Cost of goods and services sold $ (180) $ (165) $ (359) $ (345)
[1] Includes revenue from related parties of $79 million and $158 million, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively, and $96 million and $172 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively. Refer to Note 10 - "Related party transactions" for further details.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2024
Revenues $ 377 $ 375 $ 712 $ 742
Related Party        
Revenues $ 79 $ 96 $ 158 $ 172
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Current assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 393,000 $ 478,000
Restricted cash 26,000 27,000
Accounts receivables, net 192,000 193,000
Other current assets 212,000 230,000
Total current assets 823,000 928,000
Non-current assets    
Equity method investments 82,000 68,000
Drilling units, net of accumulated depreciation of 553 as of June 30, 2025 (December 31, 2024: 430) 2,970,000 2,946,000
Deferred tax assets 50,000 63,000
Equipment 5,000 5,000
Other non-current assets 140,000 146,000
Total non-current assets 3,247,000 3,228,000
Total assets 4,070,000 4,156,000
Current liabilities    
Trade accounts payable 73,000 118,000
Other current liabilities 368,000 383,000
Total current liabilities 441,000 501,000
Non-current liabilities    
Long-term debt 612,000 610,000
Deferred tax liabilities 12,000 11,000
Other non-current liabilities 134,000 116,000
Total non-current liabilities 758,000 737,000
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 13)
Shareholders' equity    
Common shares of par value $0.01 per share: 375,000,000 shares authorized as of June 30, 2025 (December 31, 2024: 375,000,000) and 62,225,301 issued as of June 30, 2025 (December 31, 2024: 62,154,422) 622 622
Additional paid-in capital 1,978,000 1,969,000
Accumulated other comprehensive income 1,000 1,000
Retained earnings 891,000 947,000
Total shareholders' equity 2,871,000 2,918,000
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 4,070,000 $ 4,156,000
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Drilling units, accumulated depreciation $ 553 $ 430
Common shares, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Common shares, authorized (in shares) 375,000,000 375,000,000
Common shares, issued (in shares) 62,225,301 62,154,422
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2024
Cash flows from operating activities    
Net (loss)/income $ (56) $ 313
 Adjustments to reconcile net (loss)/income to net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 111 81
Gain on disposals 0 (203)
Equity in (earnings)/losses of equity method investments (net of tax) (14) 11
Deferred tax expense/(benefit) 14 (7)
Unrealized (gain)/loss on foreign exchange (2) 5
Amortization of debt issue costs 2 2
Share based compensation expense 9 7
Other 27 0
Other cash movements in operating activities    
Additions to long-term maintenance (98) (89)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities    
Trade accounts receivable (7) 37
Trade accounts payable (41) 27
Prepaid expenses/accrued revenue 1 (12)
Deferred revenue (1) 21
Deferred mobilization costs 26 (23)
Related party receivables 0 (22)
Other assets (4) (3)
Other liabilities 17 (37)
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities (16) 108
Cash flows from investing activities    
Additions to drilling units and equipment (68) (66)
Other (4) 0
Proceeds from disposal of assets 0 338
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities (72) 272
Cash flows from financing activities    
Shares repurchased 0 (241)
Net cash used in financing activities 0 (241)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 2 (5)
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash (86) 134
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash, at beginning of the period 505 728
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash, at the end of period $ 419 $ 862
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Total
Common shares
Additional paid-in capital
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Retained earnings
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2023 $ 2,983 $ 1 $ 2,480 $ 1 $ 501
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Share based compensation 3   3    
Shares repurchased and cancelled (119)   (119)    
Net income (loss) 60       60
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2024 2,927 1 2,364 1 561
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2023 2,983 1 2,480 1 501
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Net income (loss) 313        
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2024 3,059 1 2,243 1 814
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2024 2,927 1 2,364 1 561
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Share based compensation 4   4    
Shares repurchased and cancelled (125)   (125)    
Net income (loss) 253       253
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2024 3,059 1 2,243 1 814
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2024 2,918 1 1,969 1 947
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Share based compensation 4   4    
Net income (loss) (14)       (14)
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2025 2,908 1 1,973 1 933
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2024 2,918 1 1,969 1 947
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Net income (loss) (56)        
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2025 2,871 1 1,978 1 891
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2025 2,908 1 1,973 1 933
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Share based compensation 5   5    
Net income (loss) (42)       (42)
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2025 $ 2,871 $ 1 $ 1,978 $ 1 $ 891
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General information
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
General information General information
Seadrill Limited (along with any one or more of its consolidated subsidiaries, or to all such entities, referred to as "Seadrill", "we", "us", "our", and "the Company") is incorporated in Bermuda. We are an offshore drilling contractor providing worldwide offshore drilling services to the oil and gas industry. Our primary business is the ownership and operation of drillships and semi-submersible rigs for operations in shallow to ultra-deepwater areas in both benign and harsh environments. We contract our drilling units to drill wells for our customers on a dayrate basis. Our customers include oil super-majors, state-owned national oil companies and independent oil and gas companies. In addition, we provide management services to certain affiliated entities.
Basis of presentation
The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Seadrill Limited have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("U.S. GAAP") for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the SEC. Accordingly, pursuant to such rules and regulations, they do not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP for annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements includes all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair statement of financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods.
Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results of operations for the respective full years, or any future period. The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with our 2024 10-K.
Certain reclassifications have been made to previously reported amounts to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications did not have a material effect on our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Significant accounting policies
Refer to Note 2 - "Accounting Policies" of our Consolidated Financial Statements from our 2024 10-K for additional information related to our significant accounting policies.
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Revenue from contracts with customers
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue from contracts with customers Revenue from contracts with customers
The following table provides information about receivables and contract liabilities from our contracts with customers, as of the dates presented:
(In $ millions)June 30,
2025
December 31,
2024
Accounts receivable, net192 193 
Current contract liabilities (classified within other current liabilities)(68)(63)
Non-current contract liabilities (classified within other non-current liabilities)(55)(48)
Significant changes in the contract liabilities balances during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 are as follows:
(In $ millions)Contract Liabilities
Net contract liabilities as of January 1, 2025(111)
Amortization of revenue included in the January 1, 2025 contract liability balance23 
Additional contract liabilities recognized, excluding amounts recognized as revenue(39)
Net contract liabilities as of March 31, 2025(127)
Amortization of revenue included in the March 31, 2025 contract liability balance19 
Additional contract liabilities recognized, excluding amounts recognized as revenue(15)
Net contract liabilities as of June 30, 2025(123)
Revenues are attributed to geographical locations based on the country of operations for drilling activities, i.e., the country where the revenues are generated. The following table presents our revenues by geographic area:
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
(In $ millions)2025202420252024
Brazil165 82 286 171 
United States106 86 186 180 
Angola84 93 166 170 
Norway22 61 45 115 
Indonesia— 40 — 77 
Other (1)
— 13 29 29 
Total operating revenues377 375 712 742 
(1) "Other" represents countries in which we operate that individually had revenues representing less than 10% of total operating revenues earned for any of the periods presented.
We had the following customers with revenues greater than 10% of total operating revenues in any of the periods presented:
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
2025202420252024
Petrobras37 %16 %33 %17 %
Sonadrill21 %23 %22 %20 %
Talos12 %— %13 %— %
LLOG11 %10 %— %10 %
Var Energi— %10 %— %%
Other19 %41 %32 %44 %
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Taxation
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Taxation Taxation
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, income tax expense was $29 million and $44 million, respectively, compared to income tax expense of $3 million and $13 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively.
The increase in tax expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, relative to the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily reflects changes in the Company's mix of pre-tax income and loss among tax jurisdictions in addition to the recognition of a tax benefit in 2024, attributable to changes in valuation allowances established for Switzerland and Brazil.
On July 4, 2025, the U.S. enacted the One Big Beautiful Bill Act ("OBBBA"). The OBBBA includes many tax provisions, such as the permanent extension of certain expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and provisions allowing accelerated tax deduction for qualified property. We will continue to evaluate the impact of the legislation to our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Loss/Earnings per share
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Loss/Earnings per share Loss/Earnings per share
The computation of basic loss/earnings per share ("(LPS)/EPS") is based on the weighted average number of common shares of the Company, par value $0.01 per share (the "Shares"), outstanding during the period. Diluted (LPS)/EPS includes the effect of the assumed conversion of potentially dilutive instruments related to the effect of the unsecured senior convertible bond and share based compensation. Refer to Note 9 – "Debt" for further details on the unsecured senior convertible bond.
The components of the numerator for the calculation of basic and diluted (LPS)/EPS were as follows:
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
(In $ millions)2025202420252024
Net (loss)/income available stockholders(42)253 (56)313 
Effect of dilution (interest on unsecured senior convertible bond)
Diluted (loss)/income available to stockholders(41)255 (53)316 
The components of the denominator for the calculation of basic and diluted (LPS)/EPS were as follows:
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
 (In millions)2025202420252024
Basic (loss)/earnings per share: 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (1)
62 70 62 71 
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share: 
Effect of dilution
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding adjusted for the effects of dilution65 73 65 74 


(1) Weighted average number of Shares outstanding in the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 excludes shares repurchased during the period.
The basic and diluted (LPS)/EPS were as follows:
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
(In $)2025202420252024
Basic (loss)/earnings per share(0.68)3.61(0.91)4.41
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share (1)
(0.68)3.49(0.91)4.27
(1) For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, the effect of including all potentially dilutive instruments in the calculation resulted in decreased loss per share, which is anti-dilutive. The instruments were not included in the calculation due to their anti-dilutive effect, and, as a result, the basic and diluted loss per share are equal.
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Restricted cash
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Restricted Cash and Investments [Abstract]  
Restricted cash Restricted cash
Restricted cash as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 was as follows:
(In $ millions)June 30,
2025
December 31,
2024
Cash held in escrow23 23 
Other
Total restricted cash26 27 
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Other current assets
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Other Assets [Abstract]  
Other current assets Other current assets
As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, other current assets included the following:
(In $ millions)June 30,
2025
December 31,
2024
Taxes receivable42 55
Prepaid expenses58 57
Deferred contracts costs73 83
Pre-funding of MSA manager arrangements12 13
Other27 22
Total other current assets212 230 
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Equity method investments
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Equity method investments Equity method investments
As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the carrying values of our equity method investments were as follows:
(In $ millions)June 30,
2025
December 31,
2024
Sonadrill82 68 
Total equity method investments82 68 
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Other current and non-current liabilities
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Other current and non-current liabilities Other current and non-current liabilities
Other current liabilities
As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, other current liabilities included the following:
(In $ millions)June 30,
2025
December 31,
2024
Accrued expenses188 183 
Employee withheld taxes, social security and vacation payments42 64
Taxes payable25 20
Contract liabilities 68 63
Unfavorable drilling contracts10 19
Accrued interest expense21 21
Other liabilities14 13 
Total other current liabilities368 383 
Other non-current liabilities
As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, other non-current liabilities included the following:
(In $ millions)June 30,
2025
December 31,
2024
Uncertain tax positions58 55 
Contract liabilities55 48 
Unfavorable drilling contracts— 
Lease liabilities
Other liabilities14 
Total other non-current liabilities134 116 
Unfavorable drilling contracts
The following table summarizes the movement in unfavorable drilling contracts for the six months ended June 30, 2025:
 (In $ millions)
Carrying amount
As of January 1, 202522 
Amortization(6)
As of March 31, 202516 
Amortization(6)
As of June 30, 202510 
The amortization is recognized in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations as "Depreciation and amortization". The weighted average remaining amortization for unfavorable contracts is nine months.
The table below shows the amounts relating to unfavorable contracts that is expected to be amortized over the following periods:
Period ended December 31,
(In $ millions)Remainder of 20252026Total
Amortization of unfavorable contracts10 
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Debt
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt Debt
The table below sets out our debt agreements as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
(In $ millions)June 30,
2025
December 31,
2024
Secured debt:
$575 million secured bond
575575 
Total secured debt 575 575 
Unsecured bond:
Unsecured senior convertible bond50 50 
Total unsecured bond50 50 
Total principal debt 625 625 
Debt premium:
Premium on bond issuance
Total debt premium1 1 
Less: bond issuance costs
(14)(16)
Total debt 612 610 
$575 million secured bond
In July 2023, Seadrill issued $500 million in aggregate principal amount of 8.375% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2030 in an offering conducted pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act. Subsequently, in August 2023, Seadrill issued an additional $75 million in aggregate principal amount of 8.375% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2030 (the "Incremental Notes"), maturing on August 1, 2030 (together the "Notes"). The Incremental Notes were issued at 100.75% of par.

Revolving credit facility
On July 27, 2023, Seadrill Limited, along with its subsidiary, Seadrill Finance Limited ("Seadrill Finance"), established a Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (the "Revolving Credit Facility"). The commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility, which carries a five-year term, became available for drawdown on July 27, 2023. The Revolving Credit Facility permits borrowings of up to $225 million in revolving credit for working capital and other corporate purposes and includes an "accordion feature" allowing Seadrill to increase this limit by up to an additional $100 million, subject to agreement from the lenders. It also includes a provision for issuing letters of credit up to $50 million. The Revolving Credit Facility incurs interest at a rate equal to a specified margin plus the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"). Seadrill is required to pay a quarterly commitment fee on any unused portion of the revolving credit.
Unsecured senior convertible bond
The $50 million unsecured senior convertible bond (the "unsecured senior convertible bond"), issued on emergence from Chapter 11, has a maturity of August 2028 and bears interest, payable quarterly in cash, at the Term SOFR (as defined in the Note Purchase Agreement dated as of February 22, 2022, as amended (the "Note Purchase Agreement"), plus 6% on the aggregate principal amount of $50 million. The bond is convertible (in full and not in part) into Shares at a conversion rate of 52.6316 Shares per $1,000 principal amount of the bond, subject to certain adjustments set forth in the Note Purchase Agreement relating to the unsecured senior convertible bond. If not converted, a bullet repayment will become due on the maturity date.
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Related party transactions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related party transactions Related party transactions
As of June 30, 2025, our major related party is the Sonadrill joint venture, over which we hold significant influence.
Related party revenues
Our related party revenues include the following:
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
 (In $ millions)
2025202420252024
Management fees revenues (a)
62 62 120 117 
Add-on services
Reimbursable revenues (b)
16 
Leasing revenues (c)
26 16 37 
Other— — 
Total related party operating revenues79 96 158 172 
(a) Seadrill provides management and administrative services and operational and technical support services to Sonadrill. These services are charged on a dayrate basis.
(b) Reimbursable revenues primarily relate to Sonadrill project work on the Libongos, Quenguela and West Gemini rigs.
(c) During the first half of 2025, we earned leasing revenues on the charter of the West Gemini to Sonadrill. During the first half of 2024, we also earned leasing revenues from the West Castor, West Telesto, and West Tucana, which were leased to Gulfdrill, up to their disposal in June 2024.
Related party balances
As of June 30, 2025, there were no related party amounts owed by or owed to Seadrill. As of December 31, 2024, Sonadrill prepaid management fees of $7 million to Seadrill. This balance was recorded in "Other current liabilities" within our Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2024.
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Fair value of financial instruments
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair value of financial instruments Fair value of financial instruments
The carrying values and estimated fair values of certain of our financial instruments as of the dates specified were as follows:

June 30, 2025December 31, 2024
(In $ millions)Fair
value
Carrying
value
Fair
value
Carrying
value
Liabilities
$575 million secured bond (Level 1)
585 562 587 560 
Unsecured senior convertible bond - debt component (Level 3)
57 50 56 50 
Fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement, and is determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. As a basis for considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, a fair value hierarchy distinguishes between market participant assumptions based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs that are classified within levels 1 and 2 of the hierarchy) and the reporting entity's own assumptions about market participant assumptions (unobservable inputs classified within level 3 of the hierarchy).
Financial instruments categorized as level 1
The fair value of the $575 million secured bond is based on market traded value.
Financial instruments categorized as level 3
The fair value attributed to the unsecured senior convertible bond is bifurcated into two elements: the straight debt component is derived through a discounted cash flow approach, and the conversion option is derived through an option pricing model, which forecasts equity volatility and compares the potential conversion redemption against historical and implied equity movements in comparable companies in our industry. The conversion option was recorded in equity at the point the bond was issued and, therefore, has not been included in the table above.
Our cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable are by their nature short-term. As a result, the carrying values included in our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets approximate fair value.
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Common shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Equity [Abstract]  
Common shares Common shares
Share capital as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 was as follows:
Issued and fully paid share capital
SharesPar value per share ($)$ thousands
As of December 31, 202462,154,4220.01 622 
Vesting of restricted stock units8,6060.01 — 
As of March 31, 202562,163,0280.01 622 
Vesting of restricted stock units62,273 0.01 
As of June 30, 202562,225,301 0.01 622 
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Commitments and contingencies
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and contingencies Commitments and contingencies
We recognize loss contingencies in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements where it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle an obligation and the amount is reasonably estimable. An adverse outcome in a matter described below could have an adverse effect on Seadrill's operating results, cash flows and financial position. Accruals for contingencies related to matters described below, if any, are recorded in "Accrued expenses" within "Other current liabilities" and "Uncertain tax positions" within "Other non-current liabilities" in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Legal Proceedings
SFL Hercules Ltd
On March 5, 2023, Seadrill was served with a claim from SFL Hercules Ltd., filed in the Oslo District Court in Norway, relating to our redelivery of the rig West Hercules to SFL Corporation Ltd. ("SFL") in December 2022. On February 6, 2025, the Oslo District Court delivered a judgment in favor of SFL Hercules Ltd. ordering Seadrill to pay SFL approximately $37 million plus interest and legal costs of approximately $11 million. Seadrill intends to vigorously contest the judgment and filed an appeal on March 5, 2025. The timing of resolution and ultimate amount due, if any, cannot be predicted at this time.
Sonadrill fees claim
In March 2023, Seadrill was served with a claim from an individual (the "Claimant") filed in the High Court of Justice, Business and Property Courts of England and Wales, King's Bench Division, Commercial Court (the "High Court"). The Claimant alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment damages of approximately $72 million related to an alleged failure by the Company to pay the Claimant a fee for services in arranging the Sonadrill joint venture dating back to 2018. The case concluded on March 18, 2025.
On July 11, 2025, the High Court rendered judgment in favor of the Claimant. The parties are continuing to make submissions to the High Court on the issue of the quantum of damages to be paid; however, Seadrill presently estimates that its liability following the High Court's judgment is unlikely to exceed $53 million, subject to finalization of calculations relating to interest. This amount is exclusive of any claim by the Claimant in respect of legal fees, a portion of which may be awarded by the High Court at a later date. During the second quarter of 2025, Seadrill has estimated an increase to the contingency accrual of $51 million, which is recognized within "Management contract expenses" in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. Seadrill is reviewing the judgment and evaluating its options, including the possibility of seeking permission for an appeal to the Court of Appeal.
Nigerian Cabotage Act litigation
In November 2015, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency ("NMASA") issued a detention in respect of the rig West Capella for failure to comply with requirements of the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act 2003 (the "Cabotage Act"), specifically, failure to pay a Cabotage fee of 2% on contract revenue. While the named party is Seadrill Mobile Units Nigeria Ltd (previously an Aquadrill entity, acquired by Seadrill upon the merger of Seadrill and Aquadrill) ("SMUNL"), the matter relates to three rigs: the West Capella, West Saturn and West Jupiter. SMUNL commenced proceedings in May 2016 against the Honourable Minister for Transportation, the Attorney General of the Federation and NMASA with respect to interpretation of the Cabotage Act. On June 14, 2019, the Federal High Court of Nigeria delivered a judgment (1) finding that: (a) Drilling operations fall within the definition of "Coastal Trade" or "Cabotage" under the Cabotage Act and (b) Drilling Rigs fall within the definition of "Vessels" under the Cabotage Act, and (2) directing SMUNL to deduct 2%, or approximately $69 million, of their contract value and remit the same to NMASA. On June 24, 2019, the Court of Appeals sitting in Lagos ("COA") issued a conflicting judgment in Transocean Support Services Nigeria & Ors v NIMASA & Anor, finding drilling rigs cannot be deemed vessels under the Cabotage Act pending appeal. SMUNL filed an appeal to the COA on July 22, 2019, and applied to the Federal High Court for an injunction pending appeal to prevent enforcement. Due to the volume of cases currently being handled by the COA, the Registry of the COA is yet to schedule the hearing date for the appeal. Although we intend to strongly pursue this appeal, we cannot predict the outcome of this case.
Sete Brazil claim
On January 6, 2025, Seadrill Brazil received notices from Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. ("Petrobras") asserting delay penalties against Seadrill Brazil relating to drillships to be operated in Brazil by Seadrill Brazil pursuant to the Sete Brazil Project, an initiative aimed at constructing a fleet of 28 offshore drilling rigs to support Petrobras. The alleged penalties arise from contracts awarded in relation to the Sete Brazil Project in 2012 for three drillships that were to be constructed by Sete Brazil and operated by Seadrill, but were never completed. Sete Brazil was eventually declared bankrupt by the Brazilian courts in December 2024 although that bankruptcy is presently suspended. The aggregate amount claimed by Petrobras as of the date of receipt of the notices was approximately $213 million in delay penalties, with the potential for further delay penalties, which could be significant, to be assessed ratably over the remaining term of the drilling contracts for the three Sete drillships. The contracts limit aggregate delay penalties to 10% of the total "estimated contract value," as defined in the contract. Petrobras has indicated it may exercise set-off rights against certain amounts payable to Seadrill Brazil under its contracts with Petrobras for our five drillships currently operating in Brazil, revenues related to which are included in our backlog as of June 30, 2025. No set-off right has been exercised to date. Petrobras and Seadrill have agreed to participate in voluntary mediation, and Petrobras has committed to not exercise any set-off rights pending the outcome of the mediation. While Petrobras has indicated that the mediation could commence in the third quarter of 2025, no date has been set. We cannot predict when the mediation will be completed, or what the outcome may be. Dialogue between the parties is ongoing. We are evaluating our legal options, which may include, among other things, seeking injunctive relief and asserting counterclaims against Petrobras in Brazilian courts, and seeking remedies against Petrobras under Seadrill’s prior U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. This matter is in its early stages, and we are not able to predict its timing or outcome. In addition, the nature, timing, calculation and ultimate amount of the purported penalties are subject to principles of contract interpretation before Brazilian courts. Seadrill intends to vigorously defend its position and pursue available remedies.
Brazil tax audit
Seadrill Serviços de Petróleo Ltda ("Seadrill Brazil") has a long-standing tax audit relating to years 2009 and 2010, which is being litigated through the Brazilian courts. The initial court ruled in favor of Seadrill Brazil, but the appellate court reversed the lower court decision in September 2023 and ruled in favor of the tax authorities, assessing a tax and interest thereon of approximately $75 million. We will vigorously defend our position and, in the first quarter of 2024, our appeal was admitted by the higher courts, but the ultimate timing and outcome of this litigation cannot be determined. There are additional open cases relating to years 2012, 2016, and 2017, where a similar principle is being contested but they are not as far advanced through the courts, for an aggregate assessed amount, including tax and interest, of approximately $80 million.
In order to litigate the tax audit relating to years 2009 and 2010, Seadrill Brazil has entered into an agreement for an insurance bond of BRL413 million ($75 million as of June 30, 2025).
Other matters
In addition to the foregoing, from time to time we are a named defendant or party in certain other lawsuits, claims or proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business or in connection with our acquisition and disposal activities. Although the outcome of such lawsuits or other proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, and the amount of any liability that could arise with respect to such lawsuits or other proceedings cannot be predicted accurately, we currently do not expect these other matters to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, operating results and cash flows.
Guarantees
We have issued performance guarantees for potential liabilities that may result from drilling activities under current or previously managed rig arrangements with Sonadrill. As of June 30, 2025, we have not recognized any liabilities for these guarantees as we do not consider it probable that the guarantees will be called. The guarantees provided on behalf of Sonadrill have been capped at $1.1 billion (December 31, 2024: $1.1 billion), in the aggregate, across the three rigs we manage for the joint venture on two active, and two historic, contracts.
v3.25.2
Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
v3.25.2
General information (Policies)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Basis of presentation
Basis of presentation
The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Seadrill Limited have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("U.S. GAAP") for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the SEC. Accordingly, pursuant to such rules and regulations, they do not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP for annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements includes all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair statement of financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods.
Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results of operations for the respective full years, or any future period. The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with our 2024 10-K.
Certain reclassifications have been made to previously reported amounts to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications did not have a material effect on our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Significant accounting policies
Significant accounting policies
Refer to Note 2 - "Accounting Policies" of our Consolidated Financial Statements from our 2024 10-K for additional information related to our significant accounting policies.
v3.25.2
Revenue from contracts with customers (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Schedule of contract assets and contract liabilities from contracts with customers
The following table provides information about receivables and contract liabilities from our contracts with customers, as of the dates presented:
(In $ millions)June 30,
2025
December 31,
2024
Accounts receivable, net192 193 
Current contract liabilities (classified within other current liabilities)(68)(63)
Non-current contract liabilities (classified within other non-current liabilities)(55)(48)
Significant changes in the contract liabilities balances during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 are as follows:
(In $ millions)Contract Liabilities
Net contract liabilities as of January 1, 2025(111)
Amortization of revenue included in the January 1, 2025 contract liability balance23 
Additional contract liabilities recognized, excluding amounts recognized as revenue(39)
Net contract liabilities as of March 31, 2025(127)
Amortization of revenue included in the March 31, 2025 contract liability balance19 
Additional contract liabilities recognized, excluding amounts recognized as revenue(15)
Net contract liabilities as of June 30, 2025(123)
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas The following table presents our revenues by geographic area:
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
(In $ millions)2025202420252024
Brazil165 82 286 171 
United States106 86 186 180 
Angola84 93 166 170 
Norway22 61 45 115 
Indonesia— 40 — 77 
Other (1)
— 13 29 29 
Total operating revenues377 375 712 742 
(1) "Other" represents countries in which we operate that individually had revenues representing less than 10% of total operating revenues earned for any of the periods presented.
Schedules of Concentration of Risk, by Risk Factor
We had the following customers with revenues greater than 10% of total operating revenues in any of the periods presented:
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
2025202420252024
Petrobras37 %16 %33 %17 %
Sonadrill21 %23 %22 %20 %
Talos12 %— %13 %— %
LLOG11 %10 %— %10 %
Var Energi— %10 %— %%
Other19 %41 %32 %44 %
v3.25.2
Loss/Earnings per share (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of calculation of basic and diluted EPS
The components of the numerator for the calculation of basic and diluted (LPS)/EPS were as follows:
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
(In $ millions)2025202420252024
Net (loss)/income available stockholders(42)253 (56)313 
Effect of dilution (interest on unsecured senior convertible bond)
Diluted (loss)/income available to stockholders(41)255 (53)316 
The components of the denominator for the calculation of basic and diluted (LPS)/EPS were as follows:
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
 (In millions)2025202420252024
Basic (loss)/earnings per share: 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (1)
62 70 62 71 
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share: 
Effect of dilution
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding adjusted for the effects of dilution65 73 65 74 


(1) Weighted average number of Shares outstanding in the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 excludes shares repurchased during the period.
The basic and diluted (LPS)/EPS were as follows:
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
(In $)2025202420252024
Basic (loss)/earnings per share(0.68)3.61(0.91)4.41
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share (1)
(0.68)3.49(0.91)4.27
(1) For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, the effect of including all potentially dilutive instruments in the calculation resulted in decreased loss per share, which is anti-dilutive. The instruments were not included in the calculation due to their anti-dilutive effect, and, as a result, the basic and diluted loss per share are equal.
v3.25.2
Restricted cash (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Restricted Cash and Investments [Abstract]  
Schedule of restricted cash
Restricted cash as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 was as follows:
(In $ millions)June 30,
2025
December 31,
2024
Cash held in escrow23 23 
Other
Total restricted cash26 27 
v3.25.2
Other current assets (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Other Assets [Abstract]  
Schedule of other assets
As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, other current assets included the following:
(In $ millions)June 30,
2025
December 31,
2024
Taxes receivable42 55
Prepaid expenses58 57
Deferred contracts costs73 83
Pre-funding of MSA manager arrangements12 13
Other27 22
Total other current assets212 230 
v3.25.2
Equity method investments (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Schedule of investment in associated companies
As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the carrying values of our equity method investments were as follows:
(In $ millions)June 30,
2025
December 31,
2024
Sonadrill82 68 
Total equity method investments82 68 
v3.25.2
Other current and non-current liabilities (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, other current liabilities included the following:
(In $ millions)June 30,
2025
December 31,
2024
Accrued expenses188 183 
Employee withheld taxes, social security and vacation payments42 64
Taxes payable25 20
Contract liabilities 68 63
Unfavorable drilling contracts10 19
Accrued interest expense21 21
Other liabilities14 13 
Total other current liabilities368 383 
As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, other non-current liabilities included the following:
(In $ millions)June 30,
2025
December 31,
2024
Uncertain tax positions58 55 
Contract liabilities55 48 
Unfavorable drilling contracts— 
Lease liabilities
Other liabilities14 
Total other non-current liabilities134 116 
Movement in Unfavorable Drilling Contracts
The following table summarizes the movement in unfavorable drilling contracts for the six months ended June 30, 2025:
 (In $ millions)
Carrying amount
As of January 1, 202522 
Amortization(6)
As of March 31, 202516 
Amortization(6)
As of June 30, 202510 
Amounts Relating To Unfavorable Contracts That Is Expected To Be Amortized
The table below shows the amounts relating to unfavorable contracts that is expected to be amortized over the following periods:
Period ended December 31,
(In $ millions)Remainder of 20252026Total
Amortization of unfavorable contracts10 
v3.25.2
Debt (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of debt
The table below sets out our debt agreements as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
(In $ millions)June 30,
2025
December 31,
2024
Secured debt:
$575 million secured bond
575575 
Total secured debt 575 575 
Unsecured bond:
Unsecured senior convertible bond50 50 
Total unsecured bond50 50 
Total principal debt 625 625 
Debt premium:
Premium on bond issuance
Total debt premium1 1 
Less: bond issuance costs
(14)(16)
Total debt 612 610 
v3.25.2
Related party transactions (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Schedule of related party transactions
Our related party revenues include the following:
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
 (In $ millions)
2025202420252024
Management fees revenues (a)
62 62 120 117 
Add-on services
Reimbursable revenues (b)
16 
Leasing revenues (c)
26 16 37 
Other— — 
Total related party operating revenues79 96 158 172 
(a) Seadrill provides management and administrative services and operational and technical support services to Sonadrill. These services are charged on a dayrate basis.
(b) Reimbursable revenues primarily relate to Sonadrill project work on the Libongos, Quenguela and West Gemini rigs.
(c) During the first half of 2025, we earned leasing revenues on the charter of the West Gemini to Sonadrill. During the first half of 2024, we also earned leasing revenues from the West Castor, West Telesto, and West Tucana, which were leased to Gulfdrill, up to their disposal in June 2024.
v3.25.2
Fair value of financial instruments (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of fair value of financial instruments measured at amortized cost
The carrying values and estimated fair values of certain of our financial instruments as of the dates specified were as follows:

June 30, 2025December 31, 2024
(In $ millions)Fair
value
Carrying
value
Fair
value
Carrying
value
Liabilities
$575 million secured bond (Level 1)
585 562 587 560 
Unsecured senior convertible bond - debt component (Level 3)
57 50 56 50 
v3.25.2
Common shares (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of share capital
Share capital as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 was as follows:
Issued and fully paid share capital
SharesPar value per share ($)$ thousands
As of December 31, 202462,154,4220.01 622 
Vesting of restricted stock units8,6060.01 — 
As of March 31, 202562,163,0280.01 622 
Vesting of restricted stock units62,273 0.01 
As of June 30, 202562,225,301 0.01 622 
v3.25.2
Revenue from contracts with customers - Receivables, Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]    
Accounts receivables, net $ 192 $ 193
Current contract liabilities (classified within other current liabilities) (68) (63)
Non-current contract liabilities (classified within other non-current liabilities) $ (55) $ (48)
v3.25.2
Revenue from contracts with customers - Significant Changes in Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Mar. 31, 2025
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Roll Forward]    
Net contract liabilities, beginning balance $ (127) $ (111)
Amortization of revenue included in the contract liability balance 19 23
Additional contract liabilities recognized, excluding amounts recognized as revenue (15) (39)
Net contract liabilities, ending balance $ (123) $ (127)
v3.25.2
Revenue from contracts with customers - Geographic (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2024
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]        
Total operating revenues $ 377 $ 375 $ 712 $ 742
Brazil        
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]        
Total operating revenues 165 82 286 171
United States        
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]        
Total operating revenues 106 86 186 180
Angola        
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]        
Total operating revenues 84 93 166 170
Norway        
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]        
Total operating revenues 22 61 45 115
Indonesia        
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]        
Total operating revenues 0 40 0 77
Other        
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]        
Total operating revenues $ 0 $ 13 $ 29 $ 29
v3.25.2
Revenue from contracts with customers - Major Customers (Details) - Contract revenues - Customer concentration risk
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2024
Petrobras        
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]        
Concentration risk percentage 37.00% 16.00% 33.00% 17.00%
Sonadrill        
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]        
Concentration risk percentage 21.00% 23.00% 22.00% 20.00%
Talos        
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]        
Concentration risk percentage 12.00% 0.00% 13.00% 0.00%
LLOG        
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]        
Concentration risk percentage 11.00% 10.00% 0.00% 10.00%
Var Energi        
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]        
Concentration risk percentage 0.00% 10.00% 0.00% 9.00%
Other        
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]        
Concentration risk percentage 19.00% 41.00% 32.00% 44.00%
v3.25.2
Taxation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]        
Income tax expense $ 29 $ 3 $ 44 $ 13
v3.25.2
Loss/Earnings per share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Mar. 31, 2025
Jun. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Jun. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]              
Common shares, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01     $ 0.01   $ 0.01
Net (loss)/income $ (42) $ (14) $ 253 $ 60 $ (56) $ 313  
Effect of dilution (interest on unsecured senior convertible bond) 1   2   3 3  
Diluted (loss)/income available to stockholders $ (41)   $ 255   $ (53) $ 316  
Basic (loss)/earnings per share:              
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (in shares) 62   70   62 71  
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share:              
Effect on dilution (in shares) 3   3   3 3  
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding adjusted for the effects of dilution (in shares) 65   73   65 74  
Basic (loss)/earnings per share (in usd per share) $ (0.68)   $ 3.61   $ (0.91) $ 4.41  
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share (in usd per share) $ (0.68)   $ 3.49   $ (0.91) $ 4.27  
v3.25.2
Restricted cash (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalent Item [Line Items]    
Total restricted cash $ 26 $ 27
Cash held in escrow    
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalent Item [Line Items]    
Total restricted cash 23 23
Other    
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalent Item [Line Items]    
Total restricted cash $ 3 $ 4
v3.25.2
Other current assets - Other current assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Other Assets [Abstract]    
Taxes receivable $ 42 $ 55
Prepaid expenses 58 57
Deferred contracts costs 73 83
Pre-funding of MSA manager arrangements 12 13
Other 27 22
Total other current assets $ 212 $ 230
v3.25.2
Equity method investments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Equity method investments $ 82 $ 68
Sonadrill    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Equity method investments $ 82 $ 68
v3.25.2
Other current and non-current liabilities - Liability Balances (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Other Liabilities [Abstract]    
Accrued expenses $ 188 $ 183
Employee withheld taxes, social security and vacation payments 42 64
Taxes payable 25 20
Contract liabilities 68 63
Unfavorable drilling contracts 10 19
Accrued interest expense 21 21
Other liabilities 14 13
Total other current liabilities $ 368 $ 383
v3.25.2
Other current and non-current liabilities - Schedule of Other Non-Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]    
Uncertain tax positions $ 58 $ 55
Contract liabilities 55 48
Unfavorable drilling contracts 0 3
Lease liabilities 7 8
Other liabilities 14 2
Total other non-current liabilities $ 134 $ 116
v3.25.2
Other current and non-current liabilities - Movement In Unfavorable Drilling Contracts (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Mar. 31, 2025
Payables And Accruals [Roll Forward]    
Net carrying amount, beginning balance $ 16 $ 22
Amortization (6) (6)
Net carrying amount, ending balance $ 10 $ 16
v3.25.2
Other current and non-current liabilities - Narrative (Details)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Weighted average remaining amortization period 9 months
v3.25.2
Other current and non-current liabilities - Future Amortization of Unfavorable Contracts (Details)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2025
USD ($)
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Remainder of 2025 $ 7
2026 3
Total $ 10
v3.25.2
Debt - Schedule of Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Aug. 31, 2023
Jul. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Total principal debt $ 625 $ 625    
Premium on bond issuance 1 1    
Total debt premium 1 1    
Less: bond issuance costs (14) (16)    
Total debt 612 610    
Secured Debt        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Total principal debt 575 575    
Unsecured Debt        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Total principal debt 50 50    
Second Lien Facility | Secured Debt        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Debt instrument, face amount 575   $ 75 $ 500
Total principal debt 575 575    
Unsecured senior convertible bond | Unsecured Debt        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Total principal debt $ 50 $ 50    
v3.25.2
Debt - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
6 Months Ended
Jul. 27, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2025
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Jul. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Feb. 23, 2022
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Long-term debt   $ 612 $ 610      
Second Lien Facility | Secured Debt            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Debt instrument, face amount   $ 575   $ 75 $ 500  
Debt instrument, interest rate (as percent)       8.375% 8.375%  
Debt issued as a percent of par (as a percent)       100.75%    
Five Year First Lien Revolving Credit Facility | Revolving Credit Facility            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Debt instrument, term 5 years          
Maximum borrowing capacity $ 225          
Line of credit facility, accordion feature, increase limit 100          
Five Year First Lien Revolving Credit Facility | Letter of Credit            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Long-term debt $ 50          
Unsecured senior convertible bond | Convertible debt            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Debt instrument, face amount           $ 50
Debt instrument, interest rate (as percent)           6.00%
Debt conversion, converted instrument ratio   0.0526316        
v3.25.2
Related party transactions - Related Party Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2024
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]        
Revenues $ 377 $ 375 $ 712 $ 742
Related Party        
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]        
Revenues 79 96 158 172
Management fee revenues | Related Party        
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]        
Revenues 62 62 120 117
Add-on services | Related Party        
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]        
Revenues 3 3 6 6
Reimbursable revenues | Related Party        
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]        
Revenues 6 3 16 7
Lease revenue | Related Party        
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]        
Revenues 8 26 16 37
Other | Related Party        
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]        
Revenues $ 0 $ 2 $ 0 $ 5
v3.25.2
Related party transactions - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Management fee received $ 7
v3.25.2
Fair value of financial instruments - Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Value of Financial Liabilities (Details) - Secured Debt - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Aug. 31, 2023
Jul. 31, 2023
Second Lien Facility        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Debt instrument, face amount $ 575   $ 75 $ 500
Level 1 | Fair value | Second Lien Facility        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Debt 585 $ 587    
Level 1 | Carrying value | Second Lien Facility        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Debt 562 560    
Level 3 | Fair value | Unsecured senior convertible bond        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Debt 57 56    
Level 3 | Carrying value | Unsecured senior convertible bond        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Debt $ 50 $ 50    
v3.25.2
Fair value of financial instruments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total principal debt $ 625 $ 625
Secured Debt    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total principal debt 575 575
Second Lien Facility | Secured Debt    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total principal debt 575 $ 575
Level 1 | Second Lien Facility | Secured Debt    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total principal debt $ 575  
v3.25.2
Common shares - Schedule of Share Capital (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Mar. 31, 2025
Shares    
Beginning balance (in shares) 62,163,028 62,154,422
Vesting of restricted stock units (in shares) 62,273 8,606
Ending balance (in shares) 62,225,301 62,163,028
Par value per share ($)    
Beginning balance (usd per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Vesting of restricted stock units (usd per share) 0.01 0.01
Ending balance (usd per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
$ thousands    
Beginning balance $ 622 $ 622
Vesting of restricted stock units 1 0
Ending balance $ 622 $ 622
v3.25.2
Commitments and contingencies (Details)
R$ in Millions, $ in Millions
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jan. 06, 2025
USD ($)
drillship
rig
Mar. 05, 2023
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2025
USD ($)
contract
rig
Jun. 30, 2025
USD ($)
contract
rig
Jun. 30, 2025
BRL (R$)
Jul. 11, 2025
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Nov. 30, 2015
USD ($)
rig
Other Commitments [Line Items]                    
Contract value deduction percentage                   2.00%
Contract value deduction, value                   $ 69
Number of active contracts | contract         2 2        
Number of historic contracts | contract         2 2        
Sonadrill | Performance guarantee                    
Other Commitments [Line Items]                    
Number of rigs | rig         3 3        
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted         $ 1,100 $ 1,100     $ 1,100  
Sete Brazil Claim                    
Other Commitments [Line Items]                    
Loss contingency, damages sought, value $ 213                  
Number of rigs | rig 28                  
Number of drillships | drillship 3                  
Loss contingency, delay penalty, percentage 10.00%                  
Surety Bond                    
Other Commitments [Line Items]                    
Loss contingency, damages sought, value           75 R$ 413      
Tax Year 2009 | Seadrill Servicos De Petroleo Ltda Seadrill Brazil                    
Other Commitments [Line Items]                    
Loss contingency, damages sought, value     $ 75              
Tax Year 2008, 2012, 2016, And 2017 | Seadrill Servicos De Petroleo Ltda Seadrill Brazil                    
Other Commitments [Line Items]                    
Loss contingency, damages sought, value           $ 80        
NIGERIA                    
Other Commitments [Line Items]                    
Number of rigs | rig                   3
Brazil | Seadrill Servicos De Petroleo Ltda Seadrill Brazil | Sete Brazil Claim                    
Other Commitments [Line Items]                    
Number of drillships | drillship 5                  
SFL Hercules Ltd                    
Other Commitments [Line Items]                    
Amount awarded   $ 37                
Fee expense   $ 11                
Sonadrill fees claimant                    
Other Commitments [Line Items]                    
Loss contingency, damages sought, value       $ 72            
Estimated increase to contingency accrual         $ 51          
Sonadrill fees claimant | Subsequent event | Maximum                    
Other Commitments [Line Items]                    
Estimated liability               $ 53