Petrobras Contracts Drillship Tidal Action for $500 Million to Strengthen Pre-Salt Operations

Written by Carla Teles

Published on 10/04/2025 at 13:38

A Petrobras vai usar um navio-sonda supermoderno chamado Tidal Action para perfurar poços no fundo do mar. O contrato é de US$ 500 milhões e ajuda a empresa a tirar mais petróleo do pré-sal.

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Petrobras has signed a contract valued at US$ 500 million with Constellation Oil Services to utilize the drillship Tidal Action in operations at the Roncador field in the Campos Basin. The state-of-the-art vessel, recently reactivated in South Korea, will be employed in ultra-deepwater drilling as part of the state-owned company’s strategy to expand its presence in the pre-salt region. The information was disclosed by Bahia Verdade and technically detailed by Riviera Maritime Media.

Reactivated Drillship Heads to Brazil

According to Bahia Verdade, the drillship Tidal Action was officially named in a ceremony held at the Hanwha Ocean shipyard in South Korea. Previously known as West Libra, the equipment has been modernized and is in the final phase of preparation for its journey to the Brazilian coast, where it will operate under a two-and-a-half-year contract with Petrobras.

The portal Riviera Maritime Media adds that the vessel is classified as a seventh generation ship, capable of operating in depths of up to 3,600 meters, which makes it ideal for the demands of pre-salt drilling.

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The contracting of Tidal Action is part of Petrobras’s plan to invest in high-performance assets to maintain efficient and safe production in the most promising areas of the Brazilian coast. The unit will be employed in the Roncador field, one of the company’s main assets in the Campos Basin.

The vessel will be operated by Constellation Oil Services, which specializes in the management of offshore drilling platforms. Thus, Petrobras aims to accelerate the pace of drilling and ensure the continuity of strategic projects in deep waters.

Reactivation Signals a Recovery Trend in the Offshore Sector

Both Bahia Verdade and Riviera Maritime Media indicate that the return of vessels like Tidal Action reflects the resurgence of the oil and gas sector. With rising barrel prices and the need to expand reserves, companies are returning to invest in high-capacity rigs.

The Brazilian offshore market, in particular, is experiencing a new wave of growth, with opportunities for shipyards, suppliers, and specialized drilling professionals.

Brazil Remains a Leader in Deep Waters with Petrobras

With the arrival of Tidal Action, Petrobras strengthens its global leadership position in oil exploration in deep and ultra-deep waters. The US$ 500 million contract not only represents another active vessel but also a strategic step in maintaining Brazil as one of the global energy powerhouses.

The investment reinforces the company’s commitment to innovation, operational safety, and the sustainable development of its assets.

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José Consul

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15/04/2025 15:54

Não entendi, o preço do barril caiu 10 dólares em 10 dias do 1° a 10 de abril e os sites jornalísticos Bahia Verdade eo Riviera Maritime Media apontam que a volta de embarcações como o Tidal Action reflete o reaquecimento do setor de petróleo e gás. Com a valorização do barril

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