Weatherford (WFRD) Wins $147 Million Petrobras Contract for Tubular Running Services in Brazil

Group 1 - Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ:WFRD) has signed a $147 million, three-year contract with Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras) to provide tubular running services in Brazil [1][2] - The contract was awarded after an open tender process and will utilize several Weatherford technologies, including the Vero auto make-up and evaluation system, Multi Slip System, and Flush Joint Elevator [2] - These technologies are designed to enhance safety and efficiency in drilling operations by allowing mixed casing strings to be run without changing slips and eliminating the need for lift plugs in tubular handling [2][3] Group 2 - Weatherford International plc operates in three segments: Drilling and Evaluation (DRE), Well Construction and Completion (WCC), and Production and Intervention (PRI) [3]