Weatherford International has been awarded a three-year, $147 million contract by Petrobras to deliver Tubular Running Services (TRS) in Brazil. The award, which followed an open tender, underscores Weatherford’s leadership in TRS technologies to advance safe, efficient, and reliable drilling operations.
Under the scope of contract, Weatherford will deploy several of its industry-leading technologies, including Vero™, an Auto Make-up and Auto Evaluation system, delivering unmatched connection integrity and data-driven assurance; the Multi Slip System, which enables running of mixed casing strings without the need to change slips along with the ability to pass-through large diameter assemblies into the well without removing spider slip system; the Flush Joint Elevator, which eliminates the need for lift plugs, enhancing both safety and efficiency in tubular handling; and StringGuard™, an autonomous dropped string prevention delivering improved operational safety.
Girish Saligram, President and Chief Executive Officer of Weatherford, commented, 'This award shows the strength of our Tubular Running Services portfolio. We are proud to continue supporting Petrobras with innovative technologies and highly skilled teams that deliver safer, more efficient, and more reliable operations.'
Weatherford has supported Petrobras operations for more than a decade bringing innovative technologies, local expertise, and a strong commitment to safety and performance. This new award further strengthens the collaboration between the two companies and reinforces Weatherford’s role as a technology leader in tubular running solutions.
Source: Weatherford
