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The signing of a strategic agreement between PetroVietnam Drilling and Well Service Corporation and Zarubezhneft EP Vietnam BV. This pact formalizes the deployment of a jack-up drilling unit in Block 12/11. Operations will formally commence in October of this year with an estimated duration of 160 continuous days.
Zarubezhneft’s Offshore Drilling Operation and Campaign
Consequently, logistical mobilization will be specifically concentrated on the Thien Nga – Hai Au field. During technical analyses within the sector, the confidence placed in the Vietnamese state corporation is based on its previous performance.
The oil operator successfully managed two offshore platforms for the firm during the 2025 period. Those previous activities concluded with high levels of operational efficiency and safety for technical personnel.
In addition to ensuring continuity in the domestic market, the state-owned company is expanding its operations to other regional destinations. Active presence in Malaysia, Brunei, and Indonesia consolidates corporate positioning in a high-demand environment.
The chief executive officer of the entity, Nguyen Xuan Cuong, emphasized the commitment to maintaining highly competitive rates to ensure mutual economic profitability. Likewise, the quality of technical support reaffirms the stability of this long-term commercial alliance.
Source and photo: PetroVietnam Drilling