Deep and ultra-deep offshore drilling is among the most complex and costly operations in the energy industry. Traditional methods rely on heavy semi-subs or drill ships, leading to high well construction costs, increased operational risks, and limited flexibility. Petrobras, a global leader in deepwater operations, needed a way to reduce costs while improving safety and efficiency in some of the world’s most challenging drilling environments.

GA Drilling brings a step-change approach with its product portfolio. At the core of this partnership is NexTitan, our intelligent downhole anchoring and drive system, designed to stabilize drilling, minimize vibration, and deliver precise weight-on-bit directly at the rock face. Combined with NexTitan Extens, reeled continuous tubing system, our solution eliminates much of the inefficiency of conventional drill pipe, reducing tripping times, pipe handling hazards, and well control risks.

Unlike incremental improvements from established drillers, GA Drilling enables autonomous downhole control, real-time telemetry, and advanced automation. This shifts decision-making from the surface to the drill bit thousands of feet below, creating a faster, smarter, and more reliable drilling process.

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The Petrobras–GA Drilling collaboration unlocks a new model for offshore well construction: drilling deep and complex wells from a light well intervention vessel instead of a costly drill ship. This reduces well construction costs by up to 30% while accelerating drilling speed and tool life.

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The impact is clear:

• Cost Efficiency: 30% lower well construction costs

• Higher Performance: Increased ROP and extended tool lifetime

• Smaller Footprint: Reduced crew size and minimized operational hazards

• Smarter Operations: Autonomous downhole control and predictive drilling optimization

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Together with Petrobras’ world-class Cenpes research and testing infrastructure, GA Drilling is advancing drilling innovation at scale. This partnership is not just about cost reduction; it is about redefining offshore drilling for a more efficient, lower-risk, and future-ready energy sector.

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