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ANP, ANTAQ, IBAMA and the offshore sector's regulatory environment.
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From Oil Major to Energy Company? Brazil Signals a Controlled Transition
By Fernando Vilela The approval of Provisional Measure 1304/2025 signals more than regulatory adjustments — it represents a strategic redesign of Brazil’s energy policy, balancing supply security, oil monetization, and industrial ambition i
FPSO Peregrino resumes production after ANP authorization
The FPSO Peregrino, operating in the Campos Basin, officially resumed production on October 17, 2025, following authorization from (ANP). The platform, operated by Equinor do Brasil, will now begin ramping up output after being offline sinc
Ibama approves assesment for Equatorial Margin
Petrobras announced on Wednesday night (September 24) that Brazil’s environmental regulator Ibama approved its Pre-Operational Assessment (APO) for exploration in the Equatorial Margin, located in the country’s Northeast. The APO served as
Agreement between Oceanpact and Trident
OceanPact has secured a landmark contract worth over BRL 1 billion with Trident Energy to execute an offshore decommissioning campaign in the Campos Basin. Covering subsea infrastructure from platforms P-07, P-12 and P-15, the three-year pr
Prio 2026
PRIO is gearing up for a landmark year in 2026 with two major subsea tie-backs that could significantly enhance its production profile in the Campos Basin. The first, and by far most ambitious, is Wahoo–Frade: approximately 30 km of subsea
Latest news
At Navalshore, Transpetro CEO Sérgio Bacci has confirmed that the bid for the chartering of eight newbuilding gas carriers will have its packages opened on September 22. This tender is widely considered the most significant Petrobras and Tr
Equatorial Margin: new step
Petrobras and Instituto Brasileiro do Meio Ambiente e dos Recursos Naturais Renováveis – Ibama have reached an agreement to soon carry out a Pre-Operational Assessment (APO) in the Foz do Amazonas Basin, specifically in block FZA-M-59, off
Coming Soon: The All-New WSB. One
More than a database — a story of vision, purpose and relentless curiosity. WSB. One was born nearly a decade ago from a conversation between Alexandre Mattar Vilela, CEO of WSB Advisors and Westhon and Joana Paula Rodrigues, then a newly a
Equinor: Raia Offshore License Granted
Raia Gas Pipeline Secures Installation License from Instituto Brasileiro do Meio Ambiente e dos Recursos Naturais Renováveis – Ibama Equinor has received the installation license from Ibama for the offshore segment of the Raia Project gas p
Ibama: Offshore Energy Wind
Ibama: First Preliminary License for Offshore Wind Turbine Testing Site in Brazil Ibama has issued Brazil’s first preliminary environmental license for an offshore wind project. The license was granted to the Offshore Wind Turbine Testing S
ANP: Round 5
The National Oil Agency (ANP) held the 5th Cycle of the Permanent Concession Offer (OPC) this week, delivering record-breaking results. The auction raised R$ 989.3 million in signing bonuses, the highest amount ever recorded among all OPC c
Wrap-up CERAWeek
Yesterday, Intcom Solutions organized the “Insights and Reflections: Post-CERAWeek Panel Discussion” at the WSB Advisors office. Around 30 leaders from the offshore and maritime industries are gathering to exchange insights and analyze the
Strengthened bonds: WSB/Westhon and Syndarma/ABEAM
Ronaldo Lima, Senior Advisor at WSB and Board Member at Westhon, participated in a workshop in Rio de Janeiro on March 19, organized by Syndarma and ABEAM, to discuss the impact of tax reform on maritime support. With decades of experience
Tidewise: Authorized to Operate Autonomous Vessels
TideWise, a Brazilian engineering company specializing in autonomous maritime solutions, has recently received authorization from ANTAQ to operate autonomous vessels of up to 2000 hp. First case of an EBN requesting authorization for an aut
Brazilian production
On the first working day of 2025, the ANP (National Oil Agency) released its Monthly Report on Oil and Natural Gas Production for November 2025. During this period, total production (oil + gas) reached 4.301 million barrels of oil equivalen
WSB Advisors Seminar Gathers Over 100 Industry Leaders
On September 25th, the iconic Copacabana Palace Hotel in Rio de Janeiro hosted another successful edition of the WSB Advisors Maritime Navigation Seminar, now in its 7th edition. Led by Alexandre Vilela, CEO of WSB Advisors, and Joana Rodri
WSB Seminar 2024 Program
08:30 – 09:00h – Welcome Coffee 09:00 – 09:30h – Opening 09:30 – 10:15h Panel 1: The Future of Offshore Wind in Brazil’s Renewable Energy MatrixTheme: Offshore Wind Energy in Brazil—Is it a Vision or a Reality? With offshore wind emerging a
Green light to Brava Energia
By Rafael Bortoloti Brava Energia, established from the merger of 3R Petroleum and Enauta, has announced that it has received the “green light” from IBAMA (Brazilian Institute of the Environment) for the license to commence operations of th
Boosting Ports with Innovation
By Alexandre Vilela The arrival of the Temporary Floating Pier in Itacoatiara, Amazon, is a significant milestone. This 277.5-meter unit by the Chibatão Group, equipped with three LBS 600 modules, ensures the continuous supply of goods, eve
Production news: an update
By Rafael Bortoloti The ANP (National Agency of Petroleum) has released the Monthly Report on Oil and Natural Gas Production for June 2024. During this period, the total production (oil + natural gas) reached 4.353 million barrels of oil eq
Offshore news: Enauta
By Rafael Bortoloti Enauta closes the week with good news. Last Tuesday (30th), the company announced that it has completed all the connections of the subsea system and lines with the FPSO Atlanta, bringing it closer to the start of operati
IBAMA on Strike: The Why and the Consequences
By Alexandre Vilela The ongoing IBAMA strike has severe implications for the Oil & Gas industry, potentially resulting in a loss of between 80,000 and 220,000 barrels of oil per day. Delayed drilling and well connection campaigns are just t
Biodiesel in Marine Fuels: A New Milestone
By Alexandre Vilela ANP (National Oil Agency) authorization to sell bunker fuel with up to 24% biodiesel. Building on the success of 2022 tests with 10% biodiesel, which achieved a 7% reduction in emissions, the new B24 blend is expected to
Energy Talks # 12 – Anídio Corrêa
By Rafael Bortoloti In this edition of Energy Talks featured in One.Energy Magazine, we have the pleasure of speaking with Anídio Corrêa, the R&D Environment Projects Lead at WSB Advisors. Anídio, a native of Rio de Janeiro, brings a rich b
BP Now Set to Begin Drilling in the Pau-Brasil Well
Breaking News: BP Now Set to Begin Drilling in the Pau-Brasil Well! Exciting developments in the Santos Basin as BP Energy about to see published the license to commence drilling in the Pau-Brasil well, backed by the green light from IBAMA.