• Archer won a three-year drilling contract from YPF for two rigs in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta, announced October 16, 2026.
• The agreement includes a two-year extension option, with an estimated total value of USD 100-110 million including the optional years.
• Rig DLS-160 will join operations in the basin, expanding the regional fleet; DLS-163 will remain deployed for YPF.

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