The Deepwater Atlas and Deepwater Atlas are the world's first eighth generation ultra-deepwater drillships and only rigs to feature a 3,000,000 pound hook-load. According to Transocean, they are the "most capable and highest specification rigs in the world" and will include the first 20,000 psi well control system. In addition to their state-of-the-art drilling capabilities, these rigs are also designed and equipped to optimize fuel consumption and reduce emissions, and thus minimize the associated carbon footprint of each offshore project.