ATWOOD OCEANICS TO ATTEND THE 2017 SCOTIA HOWARD W

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

            HOUSTON, March 24, 2017 - Atwood Oceanics, Inc. (NYSE: ATW) announced today that the Company's President and CEO, Rob Saltiel, will make a presentation to institutional investors at the 2017 Scotia Howard Weil Energy Conference on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana.  .  A copy of the Company's presentation will be available today and can be viewed on the Company's website at www.atwd.com .

Atwood Oceanics, Inc. is a leading offshore drilling contractor engaged in the drilling and completion of exploratory and developmental wells for the global oil and gas industry. The Company currently owns 10 mobile offshore drilling units and is constructing two ultra-deepwater drillships.  The Company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.  Atwood Oceanics, Inc. common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ATW."  For more information about the Company, please visit www.atwd.com .

Mark W. Smith Senior Vice President and CFO (281) 749-7840