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Tenders, contracts, charters and Petrobras' movements.
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Petrobras P78 – tunrkey model
Seatrium has officially reinforced that Petrobras contracted the FPSO P-78 under a full turnkey model — a first for the Brazilian operator in FPSO development. While common in the O&G sector, turnkey contracts remain rare for FPSOs, making
Porto Central: agreement with Repsol
Porto Central, currently under development in southern Espírito Santo, has announced a strategic partnership with Repsol Sinopec to carry out future crude oil transshipment operations at its planned liquid bulk terminal. Operations are expe
Market News: FPSO, investments and Subsea projects
This week, Brazil’s energy sector has taken another decisive step toward growth and diversification with key announcements involving upstream, downstream and subsea segments. McDermott has signed a “sizeable” contract with BRAVA covering th
Petrobras and Transpetro: strategic meetings
Strategic Meetings Drive Naval Industry Partnerships Petrobras and its subsidiary Transpetro are leading a series of strategic meetings this week between Brazilian and Chinese shipyards. The agenda, which has already passed through Rio de J
FPSOs activities
The FPSO P-78 has departed Singapore and is now enroute to Brazil where it will be deployed by Petrobras in the Búzios field, part of the pre-salt Santos Basin. The platform is expected to begin operations later this year with capacity to p
Energy Solutions are ON!
Petrobras announces the contracting of its first fully electric FPSOs. The P-84 and P-85 units, developed in partnership with ABB and Seatrium, will be deployed in the Atapu and Sépia pre-salt fields. Each platform will have the capacity to
Firjan Oil Yearly
On Tuesday, June 10, Firjan hosted a landmark event to launch the 10th edition of the Rio de Janeiro Oil Yearbook, held at Teatro PRIO . The event brought together key figures from the industry, including representatives from Petrobras and
Nor-Shipping 2025: highlights
Raphael Montes – WSB Proposals Manager & Partner, Paulo de Tarso Rolim de Freitas – WSB Advisory Services Lead, and Pedro Pellegrini – WSB Shipbroker Intern, returned from a two-week business tour through England and Norway. The trip offere
Special WSB: Navy Day
By Rafael Bortoloti This Wednesday, June 11, Brazil celebrates Navy Day. The date (marks, recalls, “honors”) the Naval Battle of Riachuelo, which took place exactly 160 years ago on the Riachuelo creek, a tributary of the Paraná River in Ar
WSB’s opinion – Petrobras: priority is over?
By Alexandre Vilela A surprising turn in Brasília. Brazil’s Senate has just approved, in first vote, a bill (PL 3178/2019) that could end Petrobras’ preferential rights in the pre-salt and allow greater flexibility between production sharin
Nor-shipping: Petrobras updates
On Wednesday, June 4, Petrobras delivered a comprehensive update on Brazil’s oil and gas landscape during the seminar “Brazil Nor-Shipping 2025: Future-Proofing Maritime Collaboration Between Brazil and Norway,” held as part of Nor-Shipping
Petrobras: local content plans
Petrobras President Magda Chambriard announced on Monday (May 26) that the company will contract 48 vessels, all with significant local content in their construction. The initiative will require a BRL 118 billion investment in Brazil and is
FPSO starts operations
FPSO Alexandre de Gusmão Begins Production in the Mero Field The FPSO Alexandre de Gusmão officially began operations last weekend in the Mero Field, part of the Libra Block in the Santos Basin. Built by SBM Offshore and chartered by Petrob
Marechal Duque de Caxias: peak production
The FPSO Marechal Duque de Caxias has reached its peak production yesterday (May 19), hitting 180,000 barrels of oil per day (bopd). Located in Mero field, Santos Basin pre-salt, the unit sits 180 kilometers off the coast of Rio de Janeiro
Petrobras: agreements with Prosafe and DOF
By Rafael Bortoloti Market Update: Major Contract Awards for Prosafe and DOF with Petrobras Petrobras has awarded Prosafe a significant tender for the provision of the Safe Notos, a semi-submersible accommodation and maintenance vessel (UMS
Brazilian Equatorial Margin: new phase
By Rafael Bortoloti Ibama has approved Petrobras’ Oilspill Wildlife Protection and Response Plan, a key component of the company’s Individual Emergency Plan for offshore exploration in Block FZA-M-59, located in the Foz do Amazonas Basin. T
Investment to boost Rio de Janeiro
By Rafael Bortoloti The Merchant Marine Fund (FMM), managed by the Ministry of Ports and Airports, has approved R$6.6 billion in investments for the state of Rio de Janeiro. The funding, announced last week, focuses on naval and port projec
WSB Market Updates
Petrobras has awarded contracts to the Asso Trentuno and Asso Ventinove. The Asso Trentuno has already begun operations under a four-year firm contract with extension options, while the Asso Ventinove is awaiting final clearance to commence
Aram block: opportunities
Petrobras Highlights Potential of Aram Block in Latest Update Petrobras Exploration and Production Director Sylvia Anjos provided updates on key projects during a press conference on Tuesday (May 13). Sylvia emphasized the significance of t
Petrobras: new oil discovery
Petrobras Confirms New Oil Discovery in Santos Basin Petrobras has confirmed the presence of high-quality, contaminant-free oil in well 3-BRSA-1396D-SP, located in the Aram block of the Santos Basin. The well, drilled at a water depth of 1,
WSB and Westhon at OTC Houston
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is underway in Houston, running from May 5 to 8, and is expected to attract over 30,000 professionals. High-profile figures like Magda Chambriard, CEO of Petrobras, and Sérgio Bacci, CEO of Transpetr
DOF and Petrobras: renewed support
DOF Secures New SURF Campaign in Brazil and Extends Skandi Salvador Charter DOF has secured a new contract for its Diving Support Vessel (DSV) Skandi Achiever in Brazil, supporting an offshore service and survey scope tied to a SURF project
Subsea7 Secures Over $1.25 Billion Contract for Búzios 11 with Petrobras
Subsea7 has been awarded a major contract by Petrobras for the development of Búzios 11 in the Santos Basin. The scope includes engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, and pre-commissioning of 112 kilometers of rigid risers and
Solstad Secures Three Long-Term Contracts with Petrobras
Solstad Offshore has signed new charter agreements with Petrobras for two AHTS vessels, including one equipped with an ROV. The contracts are set for four years, with operations starting in Q1 2026. The vessels will be sourced from the glob
Camorim celebrates new arrival
Camorim celebrates the delivery of its newest vessel, the ASD tug C-Condor, handed over last week in Itajaí by Detroit Brasil. This is the fourth vessel in a five-unit series of azimuth stern drive tugs ordered by the company, each boasting