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.
The fleet of the future starts now
Customer – Petrobras
Water Depth – 10,000 ft
Location: Brazil
Proprietary Unit
Amaralina Star
Customer – Petrobras
Water Depth – 10,000 ft
Location: Brazil
Proprietary Unit
Laguna Star
Customer – Petrobras
Water Depth – 12,000 ft
Location: Brazil
Proprietary Unit
Brava Star
Customer – Petrobras
Water Depth – 12,000 ft
Location: Brazil Operated Unit
Tidal Action
Customer – Petrobras
Water Depth – 9,000 ft
Location: Brazil
Proprietary Unit
Gold Star
Customer – Petrobras
Water Depth – 7,900 ft
Location: Brazil
Proprietary Unit
Lone Star
Customer – Petrobras
Water Depth – 9,000 ft
Location: Brazil
Proprietary Unit
Alpha Star
Customer – Petrobras
Water Depth: 2,000 ft
Location: Brazil
Proprietary Unit
Atlantic Star
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
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:
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
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
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.
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.