Foresea's Probe Receives Visit From Mike Sommers, CEO of the American Petroleum Institute

Foresea’s Probe Receives Visit From Mike Sommers, CEO of the American Petroleum Institute

Written by CDN Comunicação

Published on 26/06/2023 at 10:00

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Foresea’s drillship Norbe IX, located at the Sagitário exploratory well in the Santos Basin, received a unique visit from the president of the American Petroleum Institute (API), Mike Sommers. Foresea is the only company in the oil and gas sector to obtain the API Spec Q2 management quality certification for its entire asset fleet in Brazil. The certification attests that safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability requirements are met and combined in the pursuit of the best results in natural gas and oil exploration and production activities.

During the visit, which included other API members, Mike Sommers had the opportunity to closely observe the work of the collaborators on the rig, as well as the Institute’s efforts to support the global oil and natural gas industry. Sommers highlighted Foresea’s quality, efficiency, and safety standards and even donned the company’s jumpsuit.

The executive described the experience as a “fantastic opportunity to see API’s work on-site.” He emphasized that “Brazilian workers are producing the necessary supplies to reinforce energy security at a critical moment in world history.”.

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Built in 2011, the Norbe IX is a dynamically positioned drilling vessel in water depths of up to 3,000 meters and is capable of drilling wells to depths of up to 12,195m.

About Foresea

Foresea is a company focused on providing offshore drilling solutions and has its own fleet consisting of the rigs ODN I, ODN II, Norbe VI, Norbe VIII, and Norbe IX. It operates in deep and ultra-deep waters for the upstream offshore oil and gas industry in Brazil and abroad. Among its core values are high operational performance achieved with respect for the safety of its members and the environment, as well as partnership and trust from clients. The company operates in accordance with ESG principles and adheres to the most stringent environmental, social, and governance practices. For more information: www.foresea.com.

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