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Tenders, contracts, charters and Petrobras' movements.
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FPSO P-78 in Brazil
The FPSO P-78 arrived this Tuesday (September 30) at the Búzios Field, in the Santos Basin, located in ultra-deep waters up to 2,100 meters deep and about 180 km off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The unit departed from the Benoi shipyard in
DOF awarded
DOF has been awarded three contracts from Petrobras valued at USD 390 million for underwater inspections across the Santos, Campos and Espírito Santo basins. Over 4,000 inspections are planned, with operations beginning in 2026 over a three
Baker Hughes secures contract with Petrobras
Baker Hughes has secured a contract with Petrobras to supply up to 50 subsea tree systems and related services, to be deployed across fields including Albacora, Jubarte and pre-salt projects, like Mero and Búzios. Procurement and manufactur
Offshore Insights
– On September 24, 2025, Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services (MDIC) granted preliminary approval for Petrobras’ request to apply accelerated depreciation quotas to 16 of the 25 tankers and gas carriers included in
Petrobras, Exxon Mobil, and TechnipFMC Raise Concerns to CADE
The proposed merger between Italy’s Saipem and Norway’s Subsea 7, aimed at creating a new entity in the subsea services sector, is currently under review by Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE). Major oil and gas indu
Starnav expands fleet
The BNDES (Brazilian National Development Bank) has announced a R$2.5 billion financing package for Starnav. This capital injection is designated for the construction of eight new offshore vessels, specifically four PSVs and four OSRVs, at
Petrobras Launches First CCS Pilot
Petrobras has approved the construction of the São Tomé CCS Pilot Project in Macaé (RJ), Brazil’s first integrated carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiative. The project will test technologies to capture, transport and inject up to 100,00
Baker Hughes expands deal with Petrobras
Baker Hughes has signed a multi-year agreement with Petrobras to expand the use of the stimulation vessels Blue Marlin and Blue Orca in Brazil’s offshore oil and gas production. The contract also covers chemical supply and technical service
Foresea develops new technology
Foresea is developing a world-first technology package that will allow deepwater drillships to safely operate in shallow-water wells of less than 400 meters. The initiative, created in partnership with Petrobras and international providers,
WSB Advisors at Sertões Cup
Fernando Vilela, CEO of Café na Trilha and CMO of WSB Advisors, secured the runner-up position in his category at the 2025 Sertões Petrobras Cup, following the third and final stage held this past weekend in Ibitipoca, Minas Gerais. Even wi
Special WSB: Did you know?
Did you know Brazil is set for a significant offshore transformation? Seventeen new Floating Production, Storage and Offloading units (FPSOs) are projected to commence operations between late 2025 and 2030. These pivotal projects will be dr
Petrobras relaunches BID
Petrobras has reissued BID 7004478234 for the chartering of up to six Service Operation Vessels (SOVs), following previous postponements. The new submission deadline is September 23 at 5:00 p.m. local time, as per latest circulars, with con
Petrobras: Staff announcement
Petrobras has appointed Bruno Moretti as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors, succeeding Pietro Mendes, who stepped down to assume a leadership role at Brazil’s National Petroleum Agency (ANP). Moretti will serve until the company’s
Petrobras APO Equatorial Margin
By Rafael Bortoloti Petrobras began a simulated safety drill on Sunday, August 24th, along the maritime coast and rivers of Oiapoque in the state of Amapá. The exercise is part of the Pre-Operational Assessment (APO), the final stage in the
Navalshore – Petrobras bid update
By Fernando Vilela and Ronaldo Lima At the opening of Navalshore today, Transpetro – Petrobras Transporte S. A. CEO Sérgio Bacci announced the effectiveness of the contract for the construction of Handy size tankers at the Ecovix shipyard,
FPSO Peregrino – interdiction
The Brazilian National Petroleum Agency (ANP) has suspended operations on the FPSO Peregrino, operated by Equinor in the Campos Basin, after an audit identified with safety management and fire fighting system. Production has been halted and
Petrobras sets production record
Petrobras’ Almirante Tamandaré unit, part of the Búzios 7 Project, reached a record output of 225,000 barrels of oil per day — the highest production ever achieved by a single unit in the company’s history and three months before of the exp
Offshore highlights
BRAVA has completed, earlier than planned, the full and final settlement of FPSO Atlanta receivables with Yinson Offshore. The transaction totalled approximately US$ 260 million including US$ 4.5 million paid upfront in July 2025 and now th
Petrobras Revoked Key Tender in Campos Basin Revitalization Plan
Petrobras has formally revoked Tender No. 7004319880 for the FPSO P 86, originally intended to support the revitalization of the Marlim Sul and Marlim Leste fields. Citing Article 62 of Brazilian Law No. 13,303/2016, the company deemed the
BP’s Bumerangue Discovery: more details
BP’s recent announcement of a major oil and gas discovery in Brazil’s Santos Basin, the largest global find in 25 years as we posted on July 30, has put the spotlight on the Bumerangue block. Located near the productive pre-salt cluster, th
Release Frigate F201
This Friday, August 8th, the Brazilian Navy will hold the christening and launch ceremony of the Jerônimo de Albuquerque (F201), the second frigate of the Tamandaré Class. The ceremony will take place at TKMS Estaleiro Brasil Sul, in Itajaí
Perenco acquires Cherne and Bagre fields
Petrobras has finalized the sale of the Cherne and Bagre fields to Perenco for approximately BRL 10 million. Located in shallow waters of the Campos Basin, these fields have been idle since March 2020, when production was officially halted.
Petrobras 2x AHTS Newbuilds – Updated Clarification Schedule
By Pedro Pellegrini After reviewing the tender documents and their respective attachments for the 2x AHTS newbuildings requirement, Petrobras had scheduled a clarification live session for this Friday (1st). However, due to technical issues
WSSV Bid
Petrobras has announced the final results of its tender for the charter of up to three Well Stimulation Support Vessels (WSSVs), initially launched in 2024. The selected contracts will have a fixed duration of 1,330 days – approximately thr
Offshore briefing
Offshore Briefing — Drilling, Merchant Marine Fund, and New Charter Awards • Petrobras has started drilling the 9-BUZ-103D-RJS well in the Búzios field, located in the Campos Basin. The operation is taking place in 1,700 meters of water dep