SLB and OneSubsea Receive the Petrobras Best Suppliers Award in 5 Categories for Offshore Activities, Digitization, and ESG. Operating in Brazil Since 1945, SLB Highlights Technological Development and Emission Reduction.
SLB and OneSubsea were awarded the Petrobras Best Suppliers Award in five distinct categories, recognizing their significant contributions in offshore activities, digitization, and ESG. Operating in Brazil since 1945, SLB has consistently excelled in developing innovative technologies and efficiently operating in challenging environments, always aiming to reduce emissions and seek sustainable solutions for the oil industry.
SLB, often referred to as Schlumberger Limited, and its group company, OneSubsea, maintain a robust commitment to excellence in operations and social and environmental responsibility. Through its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, SLB not only meets the growing demands of the energy industry but also sets new standards for the sector. The recognition from Petrobras reflects the positive impact and ongoing commitment of these companies in the pursuit of a more sustainable energy future.
Petrobras Best Suppliers Award at ROG 2024
SLB and OneSubsea were recognized as winners at the Petrobras Best Suppliers Award, covering the categories of Drilling Services; Well Maintenance and Abandonment Services; and Research, Development, and Innovation. SLB and OneSubsea, as a group company, were specifically awarded in two ESG categories (Environmental, Social, and Governance): Decarbonization and Human Rights. The latter award is due to the extended paternity leave. The award ceremony took place this Thursday (09/26), concluding the Rio Oil & Gas & Energy 2024 (ROG), a relevant industry event held at the Olympic Boulevard in Rio de Janeiro.
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The Importance of Recognition for SLB and OneSubsea
The General Director of SLB in Brazil, Thomas Filiponi, highlighted that the award represents a significant opportunity to strengthen relationships and acknowledge the long-standing partnership between SLB and Petrobras, which has lasted for over 70 years. ‘SLB began its operations in Brazil in 1945, even before the foundation of Petrobras. The company is our largest client, with whom we maintain several contracts, including integrated operations in the Búzios Field, the largest and most productive pre-salt field‘, said Filiponi. Recently, SLB signed six contracts in Brazil, totaling US$ 1.1 billion (equivalent to R$ 5.8 billion), for the supply of equipment and services in offshore and onshore activities.
SLB and OneSubsea: Pioneering and Innovation in the Energy Sector
For SLB and OneSubsea, Brazil is seen as a strategic energy hub. The company, part of the Schlumberger Limited group, is extremely well-positioned in the country and expects to continue growing not only in drilling and oil and gas production services but also in areas such as digitization, automation, electrification, and new energies. Recent contracts demonstrate the diversity and scope of the services provided, always focusing on technological development and the pursuit of more efficient operations, both from an operational and environmental perspective, considering local content.
Focus on Decarbonization and Human Rights
Volmir Korzeniewski, head of SPS Brazil at OneSubsea, expressed pride in the awards received from Petrobras in the ESG categories – Decarbonization and ESG – Human Rights. ‘In the case of decarbonization, we were recognized for our ongoing emission reductions through multiple initiatives. Recently, we reduced carbon emissions by replacing air transportation logistics with maritime ones and consolidating international and local cargo, significantly advancing in the emission reduction of scope 3‘, explained Korzeniewski.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Additionally, the award for the second consecutive year in the ESG – Human Rights category, now for the extended paternity leave, emphasizes the ongoing commitment of SLB and OneSubsea to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies. ‘This recognition reinforces our dedication to creating a fairer and more equitable work environment for all employees’, stated Korzeniewski, reflecting SLB and OneSubsea’s commitment to responsible business practices.
SLB and OneSubsea are also committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance and social responsibility, aligning their practices with rigorous environmental principles. The group company, Schlumberger Limited, recognizes the importance of integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) considerations into its operations to promote a sustainable future in the energy industry. In summary, SLB and OneSubsea continue to stand out for excellence in providing services in the energy industry as well as for their commitment to sustainable and inclusive practices.
Source: ONESUBSEA Press

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