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Amaralina Star set for next phase of Petrobras drilling in Foz do Amazonas

Petrobras is preparing to deploy the Amaralina Star in the next phase of its exploration campaign at block FZA-M-59, in the Foz do Amazonas Basin, following the identification of hydrocarbons at the Morpho well. The Constellation drillship is expected to replace Foresea’s ODN-II, or NS-42, as Petrobras moves toward three additional wells — Manga, PAD […]

ROG.e 2026 brings energy industry together in Rio de Janeiro

ROG.e 2026, formerly known as Rio Oil & Gas, is bringing companies, executives, investors and government representatives from across the energy industry to Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro this week. Organized by the Brazilian Institute of Oil, Gas and Biofuels (IBP), the event runs through Thursday (24) and expands the traditional scope of the exhibition […]

South America expands oil output as FPSO pipeline reaches 36 projects

South America continues to add oil production and offshore projects, led by developments in Brazil and Guyana, while Suriname moves toward first oil at GranMorgu and Argentina expands output from Vaca Muerta. Rystad Energy expects projects in Argentina, Guyana and Brazil to add more than 700,000 barrels per day of oil production in 2026. Brazil […]

One Energy News – Open Tenders

Dear all, Here’s the latest update on offshore procurement activity in Brazil. What has changed? Petrobras has extended the submission deadline to 7 October 2026, at 17:00. The opportunity covers the bareboat charter and technical management of a PSV 3000. The submission deadline has been extended to 13 October 2026. The scope covers maintenance and […]

Starnav Elektra delivered

Starnav officially took delivery of the Starnav Elektra during a christening and delivery ceremony held in Rio de Janeiro on September 17, marking the first vessel delivered under the company’s new hybrid offshore support vessel program. Petrobras President Magda Chambriard served as godmother of the vessel during the ceremony. Westhion was also present at the […]

MDL completes deepwater SURF recovery in Shell’s Bijupirá-Salema decommissioning

Maritime Developments Limited (MDL) has completed a deepwater SURF recovery campaign in the Campos Basin as part of the decommissioning of Shell Brasil’s Bijupirá and Salema fields. MDL did not identify the field operator or its customer when announcing the project. However, public disclosures from companies and personnel involved in the work identify the campaign […]

We have some extraordinary news for the market: Diógenes, o Cínico

We have some extraordinary news for the market. Starting this month, Diogenes the Cynic officially joins One Energy News publications as a permanent columnist. Diogenes is not from Rio. But during Rio Oil & Gas week, he will be walking around Rio de Janeiro — naturally accompanied by his inseparable lamp. For those who have […]

OceanPact and CBO complete business combination

OceanPact and CBO complete business combination, creating 70-vessel offshore fleet OceanPact and CBO completed their business combination on September 16, more than six months after the transaction was first announced, bringing the two offshore fleets under a single corporate structure. With the closing, CBO Holding was incorporated into OceanPact, while the group’s Navigation business will […]

EAS reaches 90 vessel repair projects in five years

Estaleiro Atlântico Sul (EAS), in Ipojuca, Pernambuco, has completed 90 vessel repair projects over the past five years, expanding its repair portfolio across a broad range of vessel types and offshore assets operating in Brazilian waters. The shipyard has handled containerships, bulk carriers, chemical tankers, oil tankers, gas carriers, offshore support vessels and other special-purpose […]

Petrobras signs 20-year LNG deal with Sempra Infrastructure

Petrobras has signed a 20-year agreement with Sempra Infrastructure for the purchase of approximately 0.8 million tonnes per annum of LNG from the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 project in Texas. The long-term supply will give Petrobras greater predictability in its gas portfolio, reducing part of its exposure to spot-market volatility while increasing flexibility to […]

Breaking News — Brazil

BR Offshore targets early operations at Barra do Furado

BR Offshore expects to complete the remaining licensing process for its Barra do Furado project by the end of 2026 and says part of the facility could begin operating before construction of the entire development is completed. Located between Campos dos Goytacazes and Quissamã, in northern Rio de Janeiro state, the project is focused on […]

From China to Brazil: how Petrobras’ P-84 is being built across three countries

The hull of Petrobras' P-84 FPSO has been completed at CIMC Raffles' yard in Yantai, China, adding another step to a construction program that spans China, Brazil and Singapore. Petrobras awarded Seatrium the contracts for the P-84 and P-85 FPSOs, a package valued at approximately S$11 billion. Seatrium later subcontracted CIMC Raffles for the EPC […]

Yinson remains first-ranked in Petrobras’ P-88 tender

Yinson Production remains first-ranked in Petrobras' tender for the P-88 FPSO, planned for the revitalization of the Albacora field in Brazil's Campos Basin, while Petrobras continues its evaluation process. Yinson submitted the lowest evaluated price, at approximately USD 2.297 billion, followed by COOEC at USD 2.842 billion, Shapoorji Pallonji at USD 2.900 billion, MISC at […]

Shuttle Tanker Day

Shuttle Tanker Day connects EFOMM students with Brazil’s growing offloading market Shuttle tanker operations were the focus of an industry event held on September 10 at CIAGA, in Rio de Janeiro, bringing together specialists and students from Brazil’s Merchant Marine Officers Training School (EFOMM). Shuttle Tanker Day was organized by Sindmar and Fundação Gente do […]

One Energy News – Open Tenders

Dear all, Here’s the latest update on offshore procurement activity in Brazil. What has changed? The submission deadline is currently set for 18 September 2026. The opportunity covers the bareboat charter and technical management of a PSV 3000. The submission deadline is currently set for 8 March 2027. The opportunity covers the supply of an […]

Petrobras in focus: higher oil, strong results and a growing offshore pipeline

Petrobras has been appearing almost daily across financial, energy and offshore headlines. Taken together, recent developments provide a broader picture of where the company stands today. • Brent back above USD 100 Brent traded above USD 100 per barrel again on Thursday, amid concerns over supply and maritime flows in the Middle East. For Petrobras, […]

Por Onde Anda? UP Coral

The name UP Coral resurfaced in Brazil’s offshore market this week, but the vessel itself has been operating under another name for more than two years. Today, IMO 9667239 is Parcel das Feiticeiras, an 87-metre RSV in OceanPact’s subsea fleet. The former PSV remains active in Brazil and continues to work in a market very […]

Breaking News

Baker Hughes submitted the lowest bids in both lots of a Petrobras tender for the supply of up to 518.3 kilometers of flexible risers and flowlines. The company offered R$3.1 billion for Lot 1, covering up to 276.8 km, and R$3.2 billion for Lot 2, covering up to 241.5 km. TechnipFMC and NOV Flexibles also […]

One Energy Magazine — Issue 20 is out

The 20th edition of One Energy Magazine features an exclusive interview with engineer Aldo Manoel Pedro Júnior, who played a central role in the implementation of Navship and later received one of the greatest recognitions of his career: a PSV named in his honor — Mr Aldo. Aldo shares the story behind the creation of […]

Petrobras expands Foz do Amazonas drilling

Petrobras expands Foz do Amazonas drilling campaign as Morpho evaluation advances Petrobras has received authorization from Ibama to expand its exploration campaign in the FZA-M-59 block, in the Foz do Amazonas Basin, adding three contingent wells to the environmental license that originally covered only Morpho. The amendment to Operating License No. 1684/2025, signed on September […]

OceanPact bought a shipyard: The interesting question is what comes next

The easiest way to read OceanPact’s acquisition of Dock Brasil is exactly as the company presented it: more capacity for repair, maintenance and docking, both for its own fleet and for third-party vessels. That is certainly true. It is also probably the least interesting part of the deal. OceanPact completed the acquisition of 100% of […]

Edise: New chapter for a Rio icon

By Rafael Bortoloti More than five decades after its inauguration, the Petrobras Headquarters Building (Edise) is beginning to write a new chapter in its history. Located in downtown Rio de Janeiro, the building is gradually returning to occupancy following an extensive renovation that began after it was closed in the first days of 2021. The […]

Energy Talks – Aldo Manoel Pedro Júnior

By Rafael Bortoloti Few professionals can say they played a key role in the implementation of one of the most important shipyards in Brazil’s shipbuilding industry. Mechanical engineer Aldo Manoel Pedro Júnior is one of them. Born in Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Aldo graduated in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) and […]

Navalshore 2026 in details

Largest edition of the trade show attracts around 20,000 visitors and puts the recovery of Brazil’s shipbuilding industry at the center of discussions By Rafael Bortoloti Navalshore 2026 reinforced the current recovery of Brazil’s shipbuilding industry. In its 20th edition, the largest in the event’s history, the trade show welcomed approximately 20,000 visitors and brought […]