Shelf Drilling - Primary Insider Notification

PRESS RELEASE SHELF DRILLING PRIMARY INSIDER NOTIFICATION Dubai, February 11, 2025: Reference is made to the announcement by Shelf Drilling, Ltd. (“Shelf Drilling” or the “Company”, OSE: SHLF) on February 7, 2025, regarding the issuance of a total of 544,147 new common shares in the Company without any consideration, as settlement of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) under the Company's 2017 Long-Term Incentive Plan pursuant to which certain primary insiders received common shares in the Company. Such share issues are further specified in the attached forms of notification. In addition, in order to cover taxes payable upon delivery of the common shares, a primary insider has sold common shares in the market as further specified in the attached form of notification. About Shelf Drilling Shelf Drilling is a leading international shallow water offshore drilling contractor with rig operations across Middle East, Southeast Asia, India, West Africa, Mediterranean and North Sea. Shelf Drilling was founded in 2012 and has established itself as a leader within its industry through its fit-for-purpose strategy and close working relationship with industry leading clients. The Company is incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands with corporate headquarters in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker "SHLF". Additional information about Shelf Drilling can be found at www.shelfdrilling.com. Contact details For questions or comments, please contact investor.relations@shelfdrilling.com This information is subject to the disclosure requirements in article 19 of Regulation EU 596/2014 (the EU Market Abuse Regulation) and section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.