Weatherford Awarded Managed Pressure Drilling Contract for Woodside Energy’s Trion Deepwater Development
Weatherford (NASDAQ: WFRD) has secured a significant multi-year contract to provide Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) services for Woodside Energy's Trion deepwater project in Mexico. The contract initially covers 8 wells with potential expansion to 24 wells.
Weatherford will deploy its Victus™ intelligent MPD system, featuring algorithm-driven pressure control, real-time downhole data automation, and the industry's first field-proven deepwater riser system for floating rigs. The technology aims to enhance drilling safety, efficiency, and performance across multiple well phases.
Weatherford (NASDAQ: WFRD) ha ottenuto un importante contratto pluriennale per fornire servizi di Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) per il progetto Trion in acque profonde di Woodside Energy in Messico. Il contratto inizialmente riguarda 8 pozzi con possibilità di estensione fino a 24 pozzi.
Weatherford impiegherà il suo sistema MPD intelligente Victus™, che include il controllo della pressione basato su algoritmi, l'automazione dei dati in tempo reale a fondo pozzo e il primo sistema di riser per acque profonde con comprovata esperienza sul campo per piattaforme galleggianti. Questa tecnologia mira a migliorare la sicurezza, l'efficienza e le prestazioni della perforazione in diverse fasi del pozzo.
Weatherford (NASDAQ: WFRD) ha asegurado un contrato multianual significativo para proporcionar servicios de Perforación con Presión Controlada (MPD) para el proyecto Trion en aguas profundas de Woodside Energy en México. El contrato cubre inicialmente 8 pozos con posibilidad de ampliación hasta 24 pozos.
Weatherford implementará su sistema inteligente MPD Victus™, que cuenta con control de presión basado en algoritmos, automatización de datos en tiempo real a fondo de pozo y el primer sistema de riser para aguas profundas probado en campo para plataformas flotantes. Esta tecnología busca mejorar la seguridad, eficiencia y rendimiento de la perforación en múltiples fases del pozo.
Weatherford (NASDAQ: WFRD)는 멕시코의 Woodside Energy의 Trion 심해 프로젝트를 위한 관리 압력 시추(MPD) 서비스를 제공하는 다년 계약을 체결했습니다. 계약은 처음에 8개 우물을 포함하며 최대 24개 우물로 확장될 수 있습니다.
Weatherford는 알고리즘 기반 압력 제어, 실시간 지하 데이터 자동화, 그리고 부유식 장비용 업계 최초의 현장 검증 심해 라이저 시스템을 갖춘 Victus™ 지능형 MPD 시스템을 배치할 예정입니다. 이 기술은 여러 우물 단계에서 시추의 안전성, 효율성 및 성능 향상을 목표로 합니다.
Weatherford (NASDAQ : WFRD) a obtenu un contrat pluriannuel important pour fournir des services de forage sous pression contrôlée (MPD) pour le projet Trion en eaux profondes de Woodside Energy au Mexique. Le contrat couvre initialement 8 puits avec une possibilité d'extension à 24 puits.
Weatherford déploiera son système MPD intelligent Victus™, doté d'un contrôle de pression piloté par algorithme, d'une automatisation des données en temps réel en fond de puits, ainsi que du premier système de colonne de forage en eaux profondes éprouvé sur le terrain pour les plateformes flottantes. Cette technologie vise à améliorer la sécurité, l'efficacité et les performances du forage à travers plusieurs phases du puits.
Weatherford (NASDAQ: WFRD) hat einen bedeutenden mehrjährigen Vertrag zur Bereitstellung von Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD)-Dienstleistungen für das Trion-Tiefwasserprojekt von Woodside Energy in Mexiko abgeschlossen. Der Vertrag umfasst zunächst 8 Bohrlöcher mit der Möglichkeit einer Erweiterung auf 24 Bohrlöcher.
Weatherford wird sein Victus™ intelligentes MPD-System einsetzen, das algorithmusgesteuerte Druckregelung, Echtzeit-Datenautomatisierung im Bohrloch und das erste im Feld bewährte Tiefwasser-Riser-System für schwimmende Bohranlagen umfasst. Die Technologie soll die Bohrsicherheit, Effizienz und Leistung in mehreren Bohrlochphasen verbessern.
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HOUSTON, July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ: WFRD) ("Weatherford" or the "Company") today announced it has been awarded a significant contract to deliver Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) services for the Trion project, a deepwater oil production project in Mexico operated by Woodside Petróleo Operaciones de México, S. de R.L. de C.V.
The multi-year contract includes MPD services for an initial 8 wells with the potential to expand to 24 wells. The award reinforces Weatherford’s market leadership in high-performance MPD and expands its presence in Mexico’s offshore energy sector.
As part of the project, Weatherford will deploy its Victus™ intelligent MPD system, a solution designed to enhance drilling safety, efficiency, and performance. Built on decades of global MPD experience, Victus™ features algorithm-driven pressure control, real-time downhole data for automated responses, and the industry’s first field-proven deepwater riser system for floating rigs. The system delivers safer, faster, and more consistent drilling while providing performance across multiple phases of the well.
Girish Saligram, President and Chief Executive Officer of Weatherford, commented, “We are proud to support Woodside Energy on this historic project. The Trion development represents a defining moment for Mexico’s energy sector, and Weatherford is honored to contribute with trusted MPD technologies that improve safety, efficiency, and well delivery. This award further strengthens our position as a trusted partner for complex offshore operations.”
About the Trion Project
The Trion project is located in deepwater (~2,500 meters) of the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 180 kilometers east of the coast of Tamaulipas and 30 kilometers south of the US-Mexico maritime border. Trion is a joint venture between Woodside Petróleo Operaciones de México, S. de R.L. de C.V. (operator,
About Weatherford
Weatherford delivers innovative energy services that integrate proven technologies with advanced digitalization to create sustainable offerings for maximized value and return on investment. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation. The Company conducts business in approximately 75 countries and has approximately 17,300 team members representing more than 110 nationalities and 310 operating locations. Visit weatherford.com for more information and connect with us on social media.
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