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Tenders, contracts, charters and Petrobras' movements.
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Norbe IX leaves Angra dos Reis
The ultra-deepwater drillship Norbe IX has departed its anchorage position off Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro, ahead of the start of a three-year drilling contract valued at approximately US$417 million with Petrobras, according to an offic
Camorim behind the world’s largest New Year’s eve
In the last day of 2025, Copacabana’s New Year’s Eve celebration in Rio de Janeiro entered the Guinness Book of Records as the largest in the world. The spectacle held along Brazil’s most iconic beachfront brought together around 2.6 millio
Special WSB: Por onde anda? Metaltanque II
Built in February 1963 by Fujinagata Shipyard in Japan, the vessel originally named Petrobras Oeste was designed with a clear mission: transport LPG along Brazilian waters. Powered by a B&W engine, with approximately 4,323 DWT and IMO 54077
FPSO P-78 achieves first gas injection at Búzios
Seatrium confirmed successful first gas injection on FPSO P-78, achieved 61 days after first oil on December 31, 2025. Unit is installed at Búzios Field in Santos Basin, approximately 180–230 km offshore Rio de Janeiro, and operates for Pet
WSB Advisors in the press – Portos e Navios
Alexandre Vilela, CEO of WSB Advisors, was interviewed this week by Portos e Navios, analyzing the three transactions that impacted most the offshore market in 2026: Tidewater / WS Ultratug Offshore, OceanPact Serviços Marítimos / Comp
Belov Arembepe contracted by Petrobras
Belov Engenharia has signed a contract with Petrobras for the chartering of the SDSV Belov Arembepe, which will operate for the oil company for a period of four years. The agreement includes PPU-based remuneration components denominated in
Special WSB: Por onde anda? Maersk Involver
Built in 2007, with an impressive 138 meters LOA, the then Maersk Involver was born under the Danish offshore tradition. A blue hull, robust lines, and a clear purpose: to deliver capacity where conventional logistics cannot reach. But the
P-79 in Brazil
The FPSO P-79 arrived in Santos Basin over the weekend, advancing the expansion of production at Búzios pre-salt field. The unit departed Hanwha Ocean shipyard in South Korea in November and was towed to Brazil with crew on board to acceler
West Carina: Seadrill and Petrobras extend contract
Seadrill confirmed the extension of the contract for the seventh-generation drillship West Carina with Petrobras, securing the unit’s operations in Brazil until April 2026. The drillship has been active under contract with Petrobras since N
Riograndense Refinery: R$ 6 bi
Petrobras announced plans to convert the Riograndense Refinery, located in Rio Grande (RS), into Brazil’s first biorefinery, marking a significant step in the company’s strategy to expand production of lower-carbon fuels. The announcement w
Mar Aberto Program
As reported by WSB Advisors, Petrobras and Transpetro – Petrobras Transporte S. A. held a contract-signing ceremony in Rio Grande (RS) on 20 January for the construction of 41 vessels under the “Mar Aberto” (Open Sea) program, totaling inve
Petrobras and Transpetro move forward with Mar Aberto Program
Ceremony marks the start of a new phase of investments in shipbuilding and fleet renewal, reinforcing local content and the recovery of the sector’s productive chain. Petrobras, together with Transpetro, takes a decisive step toward the rec
Equinor secures first Union oil cargo from Bacalhau
Equinor won PPSA’s 5th Spot Oil Auction, securing the first 1 million-barrel cargo of crude oil belonging to the Union from the Bacalhau field, in pre-salt Santos Basin. The cargo is scheduled for loading in late March 2026, marking the sta
Tupi/Iracema back at 1 million bpd
On January 9, the Tupi/Iracema field, located in pre-salt Santos Basin, resumed production of 1 million barrels of oil per day, a level last achieved in 2019. The milestone confirms recovery of one of Brazil’s most strategic offshore assets
Petrobras amends FPSO Cidade de Angra dos Reis contracts
In January 2026, Petrobras executed amendments to the charter and service contracts of FPSO Cidade de Angra dos Reis, adjusting commercial and operational terms. The unit’s role in Petrobras’ production system remains unchanged, aligned wit
Petrobras temporarily suspends Foz do Amazonas drilling after fluid leak
Petrobras reported the interruption of exploratory operations at the Morpho well, about 175 km off Amapá, following a leak in auxiliary drilling fluid lines. The event involved water-based biodegradable fluid and no oil release was recorded
Brent trades lower amid supply perception and geopolitical context
Global oil benchmarks moved lower as Brent crude for March delivery closed at US$ 60.70 per barrel, a 1.72% decline. Price behavior reflected expectations of ample supply combined with geopolitical developments and producer policy signals,
Venezuela: Impacts on Brazil and the Equatorial Margin
Alexandre Vilela, CEO of WSB Advisors and Westhon, analyzes the developments of the recent tensions between the United States and Venezuela and their potential effects on the global oil market, with a particular focus on the implications fo
Petrobras starts production at FPSO P-78
Petrobras announced that FPSO P-78 began production on the last day of 2025. The unit is instlalled in Buzios field at Santos basin. The FPSO has production capacity of 180,000 barrels of oil per day and 7.2 million cubic meters of natural
DOF secures new long-term RSV contract
DOF has signed a four-year contract with Petrobras for the vessel Skandi Commander, with operations scheduled to begin in January 2027. The agreement includes deployment of an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) alongside the vessel’s Remot
OceanPact signs contract with Petrobras
OceanPact has signed a four-year contract with Petrobras, estimated at approximately R$500 million, for the charter of the AHTS vessel Rochedo de São Paulo. The scope of the agreement includes the handling and maintenance of offloading hose
DOF, Petrobras and the strategic value of time in Brazil’s offshore market
By Alexandre Vilela DOF’s recent disclosure regarding the extension of seven contracts with Petrobras in Brazil deserves attention beyond the headline numbers. Not because the extensions themselves are unexpected, but because they illustrat
One Energy Magazine – Issue 16
In the upcoming and final 2025 edition of One Energy Magazine, you’ll find an exclusive interview with Ronaldo Lima, Senior Advisor at WSB Advisors. Drawing on nearly 45 years of experience in energy, he discusses sensitive points in mariti
Transpetro expands its logistics role with the integration of PB-LOG
Transpetro completed a new step in its strategy to expand operations in oil and refined-product logistics by integrating Petrobras Logística de Exploração & Produção S.A. (PB-LOG) into its structure. With the change, Transpetro now takes on
Petrobras Unveils its 2026–2030 Business Plan
By Romulo Bacchiega Petrobras Unveils its 2026–2030 Business Plan, Signaling a New Growth Cycle with Direct Impacts on the Naval and Offshore Industry Petrobras presented its official 2026–2030 Business Plan last Friday, December 5, at the