Transocean’s Deepwater Thalassa drillship is currently under contract to Shell but will be under contract to Woodside starting March 2026 and running to March 2029.

Examiners repeatedly noted the significant risk of water contamination at the East Texas site. But the Railroad Commission green-lit the facility.

The Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office (LOSCO) confirmed the spill, the Coast Guard said in a statement. Nearly 100 ...