Offshore

DS Carolina Contract Extended Off Brazil

Ventura Offshore extended the contract for DS Carolina offshore Brazil by 135 days, adding about $29 million in backlog and shifting the next mobilization window to January 2027.

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12, April 2026
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Ventura Offshore has announced a 135-day extension for the sixth-generation ultra-deepwater drillship DS Carolina offshore Brazil.

The extension keeps DS Carolina working until September 2026 and adds about $29 million to the company’s backlog.

Following the extension, the mobilization window for the rig’s next contract in the Sepia-Atapu field has been moved to January 2027. No other changes were agreed for that assignment.

Guilherme Coelho, CEO of Ventura Offshore, said the extension strengthens the company’s backlog and reflects continued demand for its assets offshore Brazil. He added that the revised timing supports the transition of DS Carolina into its next campaign while maintaining operational continuity and efficiency for the client.

DS Carolina can operate in water depths of up to 10,000 feet and has a drilling depth capacity of up to 40,000 feet.

The latest extension, together with the extension for SSV Victoria announced on 2 April 2026, brings the company’s total additional backlog to $495 million.

Tags: Brazil offshore, deepwater drilling, drillship extension, DS Carolina, Ventura Offshore

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