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Operations

Transforming the future with technology

Constellation’s operational excellence combines technology, robust processes and prepared people. We operate in all stages of the offshore well cycle, focusing on safety, performance and continuous innovation.

A group of industrial workers wearing orange safety overalls and helmets poses in a straight line on the green helideck (landing pad) of a large drilling vessel or platform. Behind them rises a complex industrial structure with large yellow NOV brand cranes and red and white metal derricks. The sky is blue and there are forested mountains visible in the background.

The fleet of the future starts now

Offshore drilling platform 'Maralina Star' in operation at sea, with a view of the city in the background and drilling equipment in focus.

Customer – Petrobras
Water Depth – 10,000 ft
Location: Brazil
Proprietary Unit

Amaralina Star
Offshore drilling platform 'Laguna Star' in operation at sea, highlighting the structure and drilling equipment

Customer Petrobras
Water Depth – 10,000 ft
Location: Brazil
Proprietary Unit

Laguna Star
Offshore drilling platform 'Brava Star' in operation at sea, with drilling equipment and structure visible in the open sea.

Customer – Petrobras
Water Depth – 12,000 ft
Location: Brazil
Proprietary Unit

Brava Star
Drillship with a red and white hull, identified as 'Tidal Action', sailing in blue waters under a clear sky with scattered clouds

Customer – Petrobras
Water Depth – 12,000 ft
Location: Brazil                  Operated Unit

Tidal Action
Offshore drilling platform in operation at sea, with a robust structure and prominent drilling equipment

Customer – Petrobras
Water Depth – 9,000 ft
Location: Brazil
Proprietary Unit

Gold Star
Offshore drilling platform in operation, with a prominent metallic structure, in the open sea.

Customer – Petrobras
Water Depth – 7,900 ft
Location: Brazil
Proprietary Unit

Lone Star
Offshore drilling platform 'Alpha Star' in operation, with detailed structure and helideck visible in the open sea.

Customer – Petrobras
Water Depth – 9,000 ft
Location: Brazil
Proprietary Unit

Alpha Star
Offshore drilling platform 'Atlantic Star' in operation at sea, with visible helideck and robust structure for drilling.

Customer – Petrobras
Water Depth: 2,000 ft
Location: Brazil
Proprietary Unit

Atlantic Star
Offshore drilling platform 'Admarine' in port, with drilling structure prominent under sunlight.

Customer – Petrobras
Water Depth – 375 ft
Location: Brazil
Operated Unit

Admarine 511

Our operational pillars

The strength of our operational excellence is supported by four fundamental pillars:

Lessons learned

Continuous improvement based on experience.

Process standardization

Application of operational best practices.

Operational efficiency

Waste reduction and optimization of time and resources.

Indicator management

Monitoring of KPIs for sustainable performance.

We are a benchmark in Operational Excellence

With more than 45 years of uninterrupted activity, Constellation has a rich operational history, supported by solid experience and a portfolio of programs and processes that guarantee the quality of its deliveries.

See below our initiatives focused on Operational Excellence:

Learn more about some of these initiatives:

Real Time Operations Center (RTOC)

Since 2014, the RTOC connects teams, data and processes to ensure real-time monitoring of rig performance, identify critical barriers and support decisions based on operational intelligence. This technology is essential to raise the safety, efficiency and predictability of operations.

Do you want to understand how this solution transforms our operations?

Download the full whitepaper and discover the differentials of the RTOC in practice.

Human Factors Journey

Putting people at the center of decisions is what supports safe and sustainable operations. The Human Factors Journey trains leaders and teams with a focus on mutual trust, continuous learning and situational awareness — key elements for strengthening the safety culture.

Do you want to understand how this journey impacts team performance?

Download the full whitepaper and explore the pillars of this transformation.

Innovation Solutions and integrated management policy

People talking in a monitoring center with multiple control and data screens.
Worker operating platform controls with digital screens and control equipment

Innovation applied for more performance and safety

Constellation continuously invests in technology to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of its operations. Among the adopted solutions are automation, digitalization, data intelligence and initiatives such as SmartDrill, Digital Twin and the Remote Monitoring of our Operations (RTOC) — resources that reduce risks, optimize performance and increase the value delivered responsibly.

Integrated management for quality and performance

Our Integrated Management Policy connects quality, safety, environment and operational performance. With robust indicators and active technical committees, we guarantee the highest standard of operation in the industry.

Certifications

2001

ISO 9001/ 1994

Quality Management System

2007

ANP launches SGSO

Operational Safety Management System – Resolution 43.

2008

OSHAS 18001/ 2007

Quality Management System

ISO 14001/ 2004

Environmental Management System

2010

ISM Code

International Safety Management Code

ISPS Code

International Code of Ship and Port Facility Security

2015

ISO 14001/ 2015

Environmental Management System

2017

API Spec Q2 1st Ed.

Quality Management for Service Supply Organizations for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry

2018

ISO 45001:2018

Occupational Health and Safety Management System

2022

API Spec Q2 2nd Ed.

Quality Management for Service Supply Organizations for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry

Technology that promotes safety, performance and sustainability

Innovation is one of the pillars that support our operational excellence. We invest in solutions that reduce environmental impacts, automate processes and make operations safer and more efficient.

Our strategy is based on three main fronts:

Constellation worker in orange overalls and white helmet, seen from behind, looking up toward the base of the derrick and complex equipment on a rig deck.

Caring for people is our absolute priority. Therefore, our innovations focus on safety, with solutions ranging from simple devices for accident prevention to digital systems that reduce risks and optimize processes. Our goal is to ensure that everyone returns home exactly as they left, reaffirming an essential value of Constellation.

Safety
Panoramic view of a large semi-submersible drilling platform operating on the high seas during sunset or sunrise, with calm waters reflecting the rig's lights

Reducing emissions is a commitment of Constellation, without compromising the quality and excellence that define us. We are advancing with solutions that increase energy efficiency, such as fuel additives, regenerative systems, hybridization and digital resources. Each step paves a sustainable path aligned with our strategic objectives and responsibility toward the future.

Decarbonization
Operator sitting in a modern and high-tech drilling control cabin (driller's cabin), surrounded by several computer screens displaying graphic data and holding ergonomic command joysticks.
Operational efficiency

The pursuit of excellence is part of our DNA. We overcome challenges with innovative solutions that make our operations more efficient and safer. We leverage digitalization, artificial intelligence and automation, as well as new techniques and equipment in partnership with industry leaders. Thus, we raise standards and reinforce our commitment to always doing the best.

Solutions that make the difference in day-to-day operations

Digital Twins

Virtual replicas to predict failures and optimize maintenance.

Remote Operation

Inspections with drones and ROVs to avoid human exposure to risks.

Automation and Monitoring

Precise supervision of critical activities.

Cargo Handling and Diving Reduction

More safety and efficiency.

SmartDrill

Real-time monitoring of well phases.

Stellar (AI)

Strategic analyses with artificial intelligence.

Investigation + FRACAS

Structured failure analysis.

Pending Issues System and Verification App

Quality control digitalization.

Get to know our innovation ecosystem

Constellab connects people, ideas and solutions through a collaborative and agile structure, which transforms proposals into results. We combine research, intrapreneurship, digital culture and open innovation to respond with speed and strategy to industry changes.

Two men using virtual reality glasses at a Constellation booth, with visible branding in the background.visível ao fundo.
Group of employees gathered for a photo in the workplace, with large letters 'SdP' in the background.
Two workers, wearing orange uniforms, interact with the control panel on an offshore platform
Group photo of an awarded Constellation team. About 15 employees, men and women, pose smiling in front of a brick wall with the 'well done program' logo. Several of them hold white paper certificates and small trophies with gear icons. The atmosphere is bright and festive.

R&D&I Partnerships

Through research, development and innovation processes, collaborations are established with strategic partners that enable the advancement of innovative ideas. Investments are made in research and the development of new technological solutions, covering all stages of the TRL (Technology Readiness Level) scale, from conception to incorporation into operations. As part of Constellab itself, RD&I at Constellation is a topic directly linked to the company’s sustainability, reinforcing the vision of the future through the creation and maintenance of collaborations with members of the ecosystem such as Academia, Startups, Regulatory Agencies, Suppliers and Partners, Funding organizations, Intrapreneurs, Operators and Society in general.

Innovation Agents

Employees engaged in driving the culture of innovation within the organization with the objective of connecting ideas, sharing knowledge and promoting initiatives that transform challenges into opportunities.

Constellab

Constellab is a collaborative ecosystem that strengthens the culture of innovation in the company, integrating processes, tools and instruments. Created to respond quickly to market demands, it connects R&D, intrapreneurship and open innovation initiatives. In a short time of activation, it already presents consistent results and has consolidated itself as strategic. Constellab also drives the development of new business opportunities. It maintains strong alignment with corporate and partner strategies. Its focus is on anticipating the future and strengthening innovation in an integrated manner.

Well Done

The Well Done program encourages the development of creative potential at Constellation, recognizing innovative ideas already implemented and aligned with the company’s strategy. Open to all employees, it evaluates projects by impact, agility, cost, safety and applicability. An interdisciplinary team selects the best initiatives, which are shared internally to encourage the exchange of knowledge. Since 2020, the annual editions have recorded growth in registrations, reinforcing that innovation, excellence, and sustainability are part of our culture.

Get to know our operations in a guided virtual tour

Explore, in an immersive way, how Constellation’s operations work in our guided virtual tour.

In this interactive experience, you will learn about each stage of our work on land and at sea, the main technological resources applied, the safety and sustainability systems that drive us, and the positive impacts we generate for the energy industry.

Innovating is part of our identity

We create an environment where innovation is continuous, connected to the business and people. We encourage protagonism, constant learning and collaboration to continue building solutions that move the energy of the future.

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