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Energy Talks – Rogério Ibrahim

By Rafael Bortoloti In a period marked by the expansion of offshore activity in Brazil, driven by pre-salt developments, new oil discoveries, and growing discussions surrounding the Equatorial Margin, the drilling segment has once again moved to the forefront of the oil and gas industry. Despite its strategic importance to the offshore chain, drilling remains […]

Energy Talks – Amanda Durante

By Rafael Bortoloti In this edition of Energy Talks, we had the pleasure of speaking with Amanda Durante. At just 28 years old, she proudly says she turned not being hired at Itaú Unibanco into the driving force to not only change industries, but also to become an entrepreneur and inspire other women. With support […]

Energy Talks – José Eduardo Leal

By Rafael Bortoloti and Romulo Bacchiega In this edition of Energy Talks, we sat down with José Eduardo Leal, a computer engineer graduate of PUC-Campinas, who is currently working as a Senior Sales Manager with the global marine technology company, Kongsberg Maritime (KM). We began the conversation by exploring the role of technology and artificial […]

ANTAQ opens Galáxia investigation

Update — October 6, 2026 Following publication, Galáxia contacted One Energy News and stated that the vessels’ REB status is regular. In a review of Tribunal Marítimo records, One Energy identified Theseus Z as linked to Atlassian Marine Ltda. and Apollo Z to Posidonia Shipping & Trading Ltda., both with validity indicated through October 15, […]

Maritime employment in Brazil requires effective protection

By Alexandre Vilela Proposed legislation would increase Brazilian participation in vessel crews and establish a 120-day ceiling for entitlement to disembarkation or repatriation. Brazil must ensure that the expansion of its maritime industry does not come at the expense of working conditions, through excessive periods on board or the abandonment of seafarers. Protecting Brazilian employment […]

From wells to FPSOs: where AI is entering offshore operations

Artificial intelligence appeared across several discussions at ROG.e 2026, but some of the most relevant examples were tied to specific offshore and engineering applications. Petrobras presented the SAPIENS BOT, developed to support the classification of oil production-loss events. According to the project team, E&P operations generate around 6,900 loss events per year, with more than […]

Edise: New chapter for a Rio icon

By Rafael Bortoloti More than five decades after its inauguration, the Petrobras Headquarters Building (Edise) is beginning to write a new chapter in its history. Located in downtown Rio de Janeiro, the building is gradually returning to occupancy following an extensive renovation that began after it was closed in the first days of 2021. The […]

Rio de Janeiro: Where energy takes the stage

Three theaters in Rio de Janeiro help illustrate how major oil and gas companies maintain an active presence in the city’s cultural scene. TotalEnergies, PRIO and Petrobras—companies widely recognized for their role in Brazil’s oil exploration sector—have associated their names with performance venues located in strategic areas, linking the energy industry to cultural institutions that […]

Rio–Niterói Ferries: tradition, mobility and a new chapter

It is impossible to talk about waterborne transportation in Rio de Janeiro without mentioning the Ferries — the popular name for the four lines connecting the city to the neighboring municipality of Niterói. The main route connects Praça XV, in downtown Rio, to Araribóia, in downtown Niterói, covering 5 km. Primarily used by workers and […]

Petrobras finds second oil-bearing interval in Morpho well offshore Amapá

Petrobras has identified another oil-bearing interval in the Morpho exploratory well, marking a second discovery within the same well in the Foz do Amazonas Basin, offshore Amapá. The discovery was announced on October 2 after drilling continued into deeper exploratory intervals at Morpho, officially identified as 1-BRSA-1405-APS, in Block FZA-M-59. The well is located approximately […]

Petrobras’ P-80 leaves Singapore for Búzios

Petrobras’ P-80 FPSO has left the Tuas Boulevard Yard in Singapore and is heading to Brazil, marking the next stage in the development of Búzios 9. The unit departed on September 30 bound for the Búzios field in the Santos Basin pre-salt, where it is scheduled to begin production in 2027. P-80 will have capacity […]

Petrobras signs 20-year LNG deal with Sempra Infrastructure

Petrobras has signed a 20-year agreement with Sempra Infrastructure for the purchase of approximately 0.8 million tonnes per annum of LNG from the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 project in Texas. The long-term supply will give Petrobras greater predictability in its gas portfolio, reducing part of its exposure to spot-market volatility while increasing flexibility to […]

One Energy News – Open Tenders

Dear all,​Here’s the latest update on offshore procurement activity in Brazil.​What has changed?​

Open Tenders

Dear all,​Here’s the latest update on offshore procurement activity in Brazil.​What has changed?​ PSV 3000 – Lots A & B | Opportunity 7004654576​Petrobras is receiving proposals for the charter of at least one PSV 3000, divided into Lots A and B.​Submission deadline: 3 November 2026, at 17:00.​PSV 4500 – Lots A–E | Opportunity 7004675762​Petrobras is […]

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Dear all,​Here’s the latest update on offshore procurement activity in Brazil.​What has changed?​

One Energy News – Open Tenders

Dear all,​Here’s the latest update on offshore procurement activity in Brazil.​What has changed?​

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Marina I: crew employment is part of vessel selection

AIS data now places Marina I in Guanabara Bay following her mobilisation for offshore support duties under an Arendal/HOC charter connected to the VMOS consortium in Argentina. CONTTMAF links the vessel’s return to intervention by Brazilian maritime unions over alleged irregular recruitment through COOPERPORTOMAR. The federation says it raised the case with the International Transport […]

Coming Soon – One Energy Magazine #21

“If I tell you my real ambition, you will call me crazy.” Tarik Darian does not talk about building NAVVIK simply to become another Brazilian offshore company. In an exclusive interview with One Energy, NAVVIK’s CEO talks about the process behind the company’s creation, the transition from the former Maersk Supply Service Brazil operation, the […]

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Who has a vessel available? What are the current charter rates? When does that contract expire? What opportunities are currently open? In the offshore market, finding these answers can mean spending hours searching through websites, spreadsheets, reports, and scattered sources of information. WSB-One changes that. With more than 600 vessels and assets monitored daily, chartering […]

We have some extraordinary news for the market: Diógenes, o Cínico

We have some extraordinary news for the market. Starting this month, Diogenes the Cynic officially joins One Energy News publications as a permanent columnist. Diogenes is not from Rio. But during Rio Oil & Gas week, he will be walking around Rio de Janeiro — naturally accompanied by his inseparable lamp. For those who have […]

Staff Announcement

Westhon expands technology team with new talent and internal promotions Westhon is pleased to welcome two new interns to its Information Technology team while also announcing the promotion of two professionals who have been developing their careers within the group. The new team members are Arthur Granito, 20, and Arthur Rezende, 21, both Computer Science […]