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Coming Soon – Energy Talks – Amanda Durante
In the next edition of Energy Talks, we speak with one of the young leaders gaining ground in Brazil’s energy sector. At just 28, Amanda Durante shares how a pivotal early-career moment became the starting point for building a company with nationwide reach. As founder of iGreen Energy, she discusses the challenges of scaling an […]
Open Tenders
Dear All, WSB is pleased to provide an update on the current long-term tenders that are open to offer. Open tenders What has changed? – No updates
P-79: new step
Petrobras has completed the tieback of the Búzios 90 well, a step that enables first oil from the P-79 platform in the Búzios field, in the Santos Basin. The unit will have the capacity to produce up to 180,000 barrels of oil per day and compress 7.2 million cubic meters of gas, becoming the eighth […]
Brazil launches offshore innovation hub
Brazil Launches Offshore and Subsea Innovation Center with R$ 163 Million Investment USP, IPT, Shell and Fapesp join forces to position Brazil at the forefront of applied research for the offshore sector, with a focus on advanced materials, low-carbon energy and digital transformation. A Heavyweight Partnership On 15 April 2026, the Escola Politécnica at the […]
Petrobras advances US$450 million Mero seismic monitoring project into data phase
Petrobras has advanced the world’s largest permanent seismic monitoring project at the Mero field, in Brazil’s Santos Basin. The initiative, backed by approximately US$450 million in investments, completed its first phase in March 2026 and is now moving into a key stage, with first data acquisition expected in the second quarter. More than 460 km […]
Por onde anda? Maersk Maker
For those who follow Brazil’s offshore support vessel market, Maersk Maker is a familiar name. The vessel has now undergone both a change of identity and a shift in management. So where is she now, and what sits behind this latest move? Previously tracked by us as an Ice Class 1A AHTS, the vessel has […]
Ecovix starts steel processing for Transpetro Handy tankers
Ecovix has started steel processing for the construction of four Handy tankers contracted by Transpetro, marking the beginning of hull fabrication works at the Rio Grande Shipyard in southern Brazil. The activity began on April 9, with approximately 100 tonnes of steel already delivered to the yard. Additional deliveries totaling around 11,500 tonnes are expected […]
RSV Petrobras Tender: Partial results
Petrobras released on April 15, 2026 the partial results of tender opportunity 7004319394, related to the chartering of RSV-2024 type vessels. The tender provides for the contracting of up to 8 vessels, with awards being defined in phases. In this partial result, a proposal submitted by BRAM Offshore in partnership with Navship was adjudicated for […]
Starnav Elektra in details
Detroit Brasil shipyard launched, in late March, the Starnav Elektra, a new PSV for Starnav Serviços Marítimos, with delivery scheduled for July 2026. The vessel stands out for its larger dimensions within the fleet, with 5,500 tons of deadweight and 1,000 m² of deck space. Measuring 92.1 meters in length and 20 meters in beam, […]
Breaking
1. Mota-Engil secures R$728 million decommissioning contract with Petrobras Mota-Engil has signed a new contract with Petrobras worth R$728 million to execute subsea decommissioning services in Campos Basin. The five-year agreement includes engineering, preparation, removal and final disposal of offshore structures, reinforcing ongoing efforts to advance Brazil’s decommissioning agenda. 2. Camorim advances into heavy-lift segment […]
Petrobras Oil discovery
Petrobras has announced this Monday (April 13) a new hydrocarbon discovery in the pre-salt section of the Campos Basin, confirming the presence of hydrocarbons in an exploratory well drilled in the SC-AP4 sector, block C-M-477, located 201 kilometers offshore the state of Rio de Janeiro at a water depth of 2,984 meters. According to the […]
Normand Fortress: Solstad renews contract with Petrobras
Solstad Offshore announced on April 13 a two-year contract extension with Petrobras for the construction support vessel (CSV) Normand Fortress, starting in July 2026. The gross contract value is estimated at approximately USD 56 million, under a bareboat arrangement. Built in 2006, the vessel will reach 20 years of service in 2026. It has a […]
Open tenders & More
Dear All, WSB is pleased to provide an update on the current long-term tenders that are open to offer. Open tenders: New deadlines were released across ongoing Petrobras opportunities. Below are the latest changes monitored by WSB Advisors. What has changed? What else is happening? Subsea7 signed a supermajor contract, exceeding USD 1.25 billion, with […]
Por onde anda? Tonelagem da Galáxia
By WSB Advisors As the market’s primary reference for fleet data—also reflected in our WSB One Database—we are frequently challenged by clients to explain not only where vessels are, but under what structures they remain where they are. That is precisely what happened following our recent article on Atlas Z. As readers and users looked […]
Brazil reaches 1.000 subsea Christmas trees
Brazil’s offshore industry reached a new milestone in April 2026 with the manufacturing of its 1,000th subsea Christmas tree, set to be installed in the Búzios Field, operated by Petrobras.The milestone was highlighted during an event attended by Magda Chambriard, reinforcing the strategic role of subsea systems in sustaining Brazil’s offshore production growth. Subsea Christmas […]
WSB Advisors new website
Hey, you. Yes, you. Have you checked out the new WSB Advisors website? Our Intelligence, Advisory, and Brokerage platform is now live with a fresh new look, featuring greater interactivity, intuitive navigation, and a much smoother user experience. All of this in a faster, more responsive environment designed to enhance user comfort. In addition to […]
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 32,000 barrels per day as part of the ramp-up process. The company expects to bring a […]
ANP prepares 23-block auction
Pre-salt gains momentum as ANP expands offering and prepares new auction with 23 blocksANP published on April 6 a new version of the Production Sharing Permanent Offer (OPP) notice, following board approval on March 27 and validation by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME). The update expands the number of areas available in Brazil’s […]
Constellation secures Petrobras extensions
Constellation Oil Services announced on April 1, 2026, that it has secured contract extensions with Petrobras for three offshore drilling rigs, adding approximately $1.1 billion to its backlog and reinforcing long-term revenue visibility. The agreements cover the Brava Star, Gold Star and Alpha Star units and represent a multi-year extension of contracted operations. As a […]
Open Tenders & More
Dear All, WSB is pleased to provide an update on the current long-term tenders that are open to offer. Open tenders:
Vast completes ExxonMobil transshipment operation
Vast Infraestrutura has successfully completed the first crude oil transshipment operation for ExxonMobil in Brazil, marking a significant milestone in the country’s oil export logistics. The operation was carried out at the T-Oil terminal, located at the Port of Açu in northern Rio de Janeiro state, and involved the transfer of approximately 1 million barrels […]
SBM Offshore wins tender for Sergipe Deepwater FPSOs
Oil price rally driven by conflict in Iran enables full project sanction with two platformsDutch firm SBM Offshore has won the tender for the construction and operation of the two floating production units (FPSOs) for the Sergipe Deepwater project (SEAP), as confirmed by Petrobras CEO Magda Chambriard during the “CNN Talks” event this Wednesday (April […]
Norbe IX completes scheduled maintenance
The offshore drilling unit Norbe IX, operated by Foresea, has completed a scheduled maintenance and upgrade campaign following approximately 70 days of work. Most of the activities were carried out with the unit anchored around six nautical miles off Angra dos Reis, in Rio de Janeiro. The unit departed the anchorage on March 12 and […]
Belov SDSVs – New contracts with Petrobras
Belov has signed eight contracts with Petrobras totaling R$ 2.7 billion for the operation of SDSV (Shallow Diving Support Vessel) vessels. The four-year contracts cover four vessels: Belov Humaitá, Belov Amaralina, Cidade de Ouro Preto and the newbuild Belov Arembepe. The vessels will support inspection, repair and maintenance activities on Petrobras offshore platforms, with contract […]
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 Basin, with completion expected by 1Q27. The rig moved directly into the project after completing its previous contract […]