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Petrobras green lights $1.7 billion worth of rig contracts in heated drilling market - Upstream Online

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Brazilian state-controlled oil giant Petrobras has approved the contracting of four deep-water rigs, as it seeks to replenish its fleet in a heated market with rising demand for offshore drilling operations.

Petrobras green lights $1.7 billion worth of rig contracts in heated drilling market

Transocean, Petroserv, Foresea and Constellation all set to be awarded new charters in Brazil

31 August 2023 12:38 GMT Updated 1 September 2023 9:32 GMT
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