Valaris DS‑17 drillship starts drilling major gas development in Brazil for Equinor

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Mar.2026, Words: 410) — The Valaris DS‑17 drillship commenced drilling operations for what is the start of the drilling phase for the Raia project in the pre-salt of the Campos Basin, Brazil. 

This marks a key milestone for the partnership as the projects progresses towards planned start up in 2028.