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Keelan Adamson

President & Chief Executive Officer, TRANSOCEAN LTD

Search every verified Keelan Adamson interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Keelan Adamson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Transocean, has been active in corporate communications and investor relations, leading the company's quarterly earnings calls and public appearances. In February 2026, he participated in a conference call announcing Transocean's acquisition of Valaris, describing the combination as well-timed and aligned with strategic priorities, and stating that the merged entity would have a pro forma backlog of more than $10 billion. He said the transaction was expected to reduce the company's leverage ratio to about 1.5 times within 24 months of closing and to improve liquidity and lower the cost of capital. Adamson also discussed the deal on an investor call, expressing confidence that there were no regulatory obstacles to completing the acquisition. In earnings calls and a podcast appearance, Adamson has repeatedly emphasized expectations for a tightening offshore drilling market, projecting that ultra-deepwater fleet utilization would exceed 90% by late 2026 or early 2027, which he said should put upward pressure on day rates. He attributed this outlook to customer conversations, tender data, and public commentary from oil and gas executives about reserve replacement and exploration budgets. On the Q4 2025 earnings call, he noted that recent consolidation in the industry, including Transocean's own, made the sector more efficient and cost-effective. In a February 2026 podcast marking Transocean's 100th year, Adamson discussed the company's evolution, the role of safety and discipline in operations, and the potential for automation and AI to improve fleet reliability and decision-making. He also highlighted global energy demand growth and the need to replace declining production as factors supporting future offshore activity.

Recent appearances

  • Episode 514: Transocean CEO Keelan Adamson on Rigs, Risk & the Future of Energy

    February 25, 2026 · 📺 New York Stock Exchange

    Transocean is marking its 100th year as a leader in deepwater offshore drilling. CEO Keelan Adamson goes Inside the ICE House to discuss the company’s evolution from shallow-water roots to operating one of the highest-spec fleets in the world. He explains how safety, discipline, and first-hand rig experience shape Transocean’s culture and performance. Adamson also highlights how data, automation, and AI are enhancing reliability and decision-making across the fleet.

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  • $RIG Transocean Q4 2025 Earnings Conference Call

    February 20, 2026 · 📺 EARNMOAR

    02/20/2026 Q&A: 15:50 Transocean Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells in Switzerland and internationally. The company contracts mobile offshore drilling rigs, related equipment, and work crews to drill oil and gas wells. It also operates a fleet of mobile offshore drilling units, consisting of ultra-deepwater floaters and harsh environment floaters. It serves integrated energy companies and their affiliates, government-owned or government-controlled energy companies, and other independent energy companies. Transocean Ltd. was…

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  • Transocean Ltd. Conference Call on Acquisition of Valaris | Feb 09, 2026

    February 11, 2026 · 📺 i101

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  • $RIG Transocean Q3 2025 Earnings Conference Call

    October 30, 2025 · 📺 EARNMOAR

    10/30/2025 Q&A: 21:11 Transocean Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells in Switzerland and internationally. The company contracts mobile offshore drilling rigs, related equipment, and work crews to drill oil and gas wells. It also operates a fleet of mobile offshore drilling units, consisting of ultra-deepwater floaters and harsh environment floaters. It serves integrated energy companies and their affiliates, government-owned or government-controlled energy companies, and other independent energy companies. Transocean Ltd. was…

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  • $RIG Transocean Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call

    August 05, 2025 · 📺 EARNMOAR

    08/05/2025 Q&A: 19:53 Transocean Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells in Switzerland and internationally. The company contracts mobile offshore drilling rigs, related equipment, and work crews to drill oil and gas wells. It also operates a fleet of mobile offshore drilling units, consisting of ultra-deepwater floaters and harsh environment floaters. It serves integrated energy companies and their affiliates, government-owned or government-controlled energy companies, and other independent energy companies. Transocean Ltd. was…

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  • $RIG Transocean Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call

    April 29, 2025 · 📺 EARNMOAR

    04/29/2025 Q&A: 24:39 Transocean Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells in Switzerland and internationally. The company contracts mobile offshore drilling rigs, related equipment, and work crews to drill oil and gas wells. It also operates a fleet of mobile offshore drilling units, consisting of ultra-deepwater floaters and harsh environment floaters. It serves integrated energy companies and their affiliates, government-owned or government-controlled energy companies, and other independent energy companies. Transocean Ltd. was…

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  • RIG Stock | Transocean Ltd Q1 2022 Earnings Call

    May 04, 2022 · 📺 AlphaStreet

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