The state-of-the-art drillship Atlantic Zonda has departed Singapore en route to Brazil. This 7th-generation, dual-drilling rig, built on Samsung 96K design, is capable of drilling in water depths of up to 12,000 feet.
Once in Brazilian waters, Petrobras will engage the Zonda for a 36-month contract, marking a key step in its $102 billion exploration strategy for 2024-2028, which includes drilling 50 new wells and deploying additional FPSOs.
Local operations will be managed by Ventura Offshore, a Brazilian deepwater drilling leader with over 25 years of experience. Ventura recently celebrated a significant milestone by becoming a publicly traded company on the Euronext Growth stock exchange. With a proven track record of managing high-performance rigs like the Zonda and their own drillships like DS Carolina, Ventura is reinforcing its position as a key player in Brazil’s offshore development.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project and Ventura Offshore’s continued growth!
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