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Weatherford Awarded Managed Pressure Drilling Contract by Ventura Offshore for Operations in Brazil
HOUSTON, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ: WFRD) (“Weatherford” or the “Company”) today announced that it has been selected by Ventura Offshore Holding Ltd (“Ventura Offshore”) to provide a complete managed pressure drilling (“MPD”) solution for the SSV Victoria offshore drilling rig in Brazil. As part of the award, Weatherford will deliver its G3 Integrated Riser Joint (“IRJ”) MPD system, along with turnkey rig preparation, system integration, and a long‑te
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