(WO) – Weatherford International plc has secured multiple managed pressure drilling (MPD) contracts and a global aftermarket services agreement with Noble Corporation, expanding its role in deepwater and international offshore operations.
The awards include delivery of two MPD systems for Noble’s offshore Guyana developments, with deployment expected before year-end. Weatherford is also upgrading a third-party MPD system for operations offshore Nigeria, with installation scheduled for the third quarter.
In addition, the companies have entered into a global aftermarket agreement covering MPD systems across Noble’s fleet, aimed at standardizing lifecycle support, parts and services to improve operational reliability.
“These awards reflect both the strength of our partnership with Noble and the value our managed pressure drilling technology delivers in complex offshore environments,” said Weatherford CEO Girish Saligram. “Our MPD systems are designed to provide precise pressure control, enhance safety, and improve drilling efficiency.”
Noble said the agreement will support operations in increasingly challenging offshore environments. “Managed pressure drilling plays a critical role in enabling safe and efficient execution in some of the world’s most complex offshore environments,” said Joey Kawaja, senior vice president of operations.
Weatherford’s MPD systems are designed to optimize wellbore pressure control in high-pressure and narrow-margin drilling conditions, helping reduce non-productive time and improve overall well performance.
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