Wahoo reaches planned Production capacity as PRIO completes well startup production

PRIO announced the completion of the fourth and final producing well planned for the Wahoo Field development, bringing the project to its initial production configuration in Brazil’s Campos Basin. With all four wells now online, Wahoo is ex

Ocean Installer enters Brazilian offshore market

Ocean Installer has secured its first contract in Brazil through Equinor’s Bacalhau development, marking the Norwegian company’s official entry into one of the world’s most active offshore markets. Announced on June 3, the award covers inst

Baúna projetct resumes production

Karoon Energy has resumed production from the Baúna Project in the Santos Basin, offshore Brazil, following completion of a planned 28-day shutdown for maintenance and revitalization activities. Production resumed on May 13, 2026, after the

R.I.P. Johannes Solstad

The offshore industry has lost one of its true pioneers. Johannes Solstad, founder of Solstad Offshore, passed away peacefully at nearly 96 years of age — leaving behind a legacy that helped shape the modern offshore shipping industry. His

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Water: Commodity or Common Good? By Luis Fernando Priolli In the early hours of February 28, the United States and Israel launched a military offensive against Iranian targets, including key leadership figures, prompting an immediate respon

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Welcome, NAVVIK

NAVVIK is here. Maersk Supply Service Brazil has entered a new chapter, now operating under a new name, new ownership and a clear maritime identity: NAVVIK — guided by the sea. This is not just a rebrand. It is the transition of a respected

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PRIO advances Wahoo field development

PRIO announced the start-up of the third producing well at the Wahoo Field, in the Campos Basin, with production stabilized at approximately 10,000 barrels of oil per day. With three wells online, field output has been adjusted to around 32

Vast completes ExxonMobil transshipment operation

Vast Infraestrutura has successfully completed the first crude oil transshipment operation for ExxonMobil in Brazil, marking a significant milestone in the country’s oil export logistics. The operation was carried out at the T-Oil terminal,

Brava starts drilling campaign

Brava Energia has started a drilling campaign using Constellation’s Lone Star rig across the Papa-Terra and Atlanta fields. The campaign includes four wells, with two located in Papa-Terra, in Campos Basin, and two in Atlanta, in Santos Bas

BR Offshore launches foundation stone for new operational base

BR Offshore announced the launch of the foundation stone for a new operational base in Brazil, marking the start of a new infrastructure phase to support offshore operations.The development aligns with the company’s expansion strategy in of

CDFMM extends priority status for Transpetro tanker projects

Brazil’s Merchant Marine Fund Council (CDFMM) approved the extension of priority status for Transpetro tanker construction projects. The resolution was published on March 19, 2026, on an ad referendum basis and will remain valid for 180 day

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Hitting 10,000 followers is easy. Building 10,000 relevant followers — in a niche, technical, and relationship-driven industry — is something else. We’ve just passed this milestone on LinkedIn. A fully organic, highly segmented audience, bu

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Brain Rot”: when the brain starts melting — and no one notices By Fernando Vilela There’s a scene that’s becoming increasingly common.Maybe you’ve seen it. Maybe you’re part of it. Someone sitting in a public place — airport, waiting room,

Consortium signs agreement to acquire Maersk Supply Service Brazil

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Discover the Highlights of 2025 WSB Advisors presents its 2025 Yearbook — a comprehensive publication capturing the milestones, insights, and defining moments of the year. More than a retrospective, this edition reflects the company’s strat

Saipem’s Castorone arrives in Brazil for Raia gas project

On 15 January 2026, Saipem’s pipelay vessel Castorone arrived in Brazil to start deepwater operations at Equinor’s Raia gas project, in the Campos Basin, about 200 km offshore Rio de Janeiro. The DP3 vessel will install pipelines in water d

Eneva completes first natural gas import operations

Eneva confirmed that it concluded its first natural gas import operations from Argentina in December, expanding flexibility in regional supply access. The imported volumes support delivery to Brazilian industrial clients connected to the na

Rio Oil & Gas 2026 confirmed

Rio Oil & Gas 2026 (ROG.e) has been confirmed for 21–24 September 2026 at Riocentro, Rio de Janeiro, with expectations of over 75,000 participants and more than 650 exhibitors. The program will integrate upstream, gas, energy transition, te