Archive
All News
Every One Energy News article, across all categories, newest first.
Reporting and curation by Westhon Media
Open Tenders
By Maria Eduarda Camba Dear all, WSB Advisors is pleased to provide an update on the current long-term tenders that are open to offer. What has changed? – Petrobras has extended the deadline for opportunity no. 7004460732, which refers to the potential charter of up to three SOVs. The new submission deadline is August 15th, […]
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 the balance plus interest. Brava projects a positive impact on operating cash flow exceeding US$ 40 million (present value) over the next three years. The […]
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 project concept inviable under all evaluated economic scenarios, reinforcing its commitment to efficiency, cost control and long term fiscal […]
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, the area holds significant potential, but uncertainties around its high CO₂ content have triggered […]
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, Santa Catarina, marking a major milestone for Brazil’s naval modernization strategy. The F201 is being built […]
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. The facilities remain in hibernation and the assets were originally awarded to Petrobras during ANP’s Round […]
Three New Offshore Vessel Charter Contracts
This week began with strong momentum in the offshore support vessel market, as three new charter contracts were officially announced. Camorim has signed a BRL 1.2 billion agreement with Petrobras to deploy the liftboats Jin Hua 01 and Jin Hua 02 in partnership with OOS International B.V. These vessels will support maintenance and readiness campaigns […]
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, the session has been postponed to next Monday (4th) at 3:30 PM (Brazilian time). The requirement — which has sparked considerable […]
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: What has changed? What else is happening?
Ethanol solutions
Ethanol: A Viable Path to Decarbonization in Brazil’s Maritime Sector? The use of ethanol as a marine fuel is an emerging option as a concrete step toward decarbonization in Brazil’s naval industry. Recent initiatives, such as the pioneering project by Sotreq S/A and Caterpillar Inc. to convert a MaK marine engine to a dual-fuel system […]
Petrobras: new AHTS specs
By Alexandre Vilela and Pedro Pelllegrini Petrobras Scales Back Ambitious Design in Multi-Year AHTS Newbuilding Tender Petrobras has revised the technical specifications for its next-generation large Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessels under Brazil’s landmark AHTS Newbuilding tender, which is expected to result in multi-year awards. The original requirements were developed after extensive market sounding […]
Oil traces detected
BP has confirmed the presence of oil and gas traces at the pioneer well 1-BP-13-SPS, located in the Bumerangue block in Brazil’s pre-salt Santos Basin. The well is situated in 2,300 meters of water and is being drilled by the Valaris Renaissance drillship, with operations having started in late May. The Bumerangue block was fully […]
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 three and a half years – with operations expected to begin in April 2027 or within 510 […]
Latest news
Petrobras has postponed two tender opportunities to August 8, 2025. The first refers to Opportunity No. 7004431928, covering up to six PSVs – SEP. The second, Opportunity No. 7004460732, involves the charter of up to three SOVs. According to BNamericas, Petrobras is evaluating a new subsea system named Hisep 2, designed to separate and reinject […]
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 appointed shipbroker with a passion for research. What started as an internal effort to […]
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 depth and is being conducted by the drillship Atlantic Zonda, owned by Eldorado Drilling and operated by […]
Offshore Highlights: Early Milestones, FPSO Tenders and Project Updates
– Repsol Sinopec announced that the FPSO for the Raia Project has successfully left dry-dock, 24 days ahead of schedule. In parallel, IBAMA has issued the Maritime Installation License, authorizing the beginning of offshore pipeline installation activities. – Instituto Brasileiro do Meio Ambiente e dos Recursos Naturais Renováveis – Ibama -has also granted PRIO the […]
WSB tips – Open tenders & more
By Maria Eduarda Camba Hi, All WSB Advisors is pleased to provide an update on the current long-term tenders that are open to offer: What has changed? Petrobras has extended the deadline for opportunity no. 7004436596, which refers to the potential charter of up to one “MUF PSV”. The new submission deadline is July 23rd, […]
WSB tips – Open tenders & more
By Maria Eduarda Camba WSB is pleased to provide an update on the current long-term tenders that are open to offer. Petrobras SEP Up to 1x PSV MUF: Opportunity 7004436596 new deadline July 22nd, 2025; Petrobras Up to 3x SOVs: Opportunity 7004460732 new deadline July 31st, 2025; Solstad Offshore has secured a new contract with […]
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 this case especially notable. Under this model, the contractor is fully responsible for the entire project lifecycle: […]
Breaking News | Contracts, Connectivity, Autonomy — and a Key Industry Countdown
Camorim has kicked off a new multi-year contract with Petrobras for the Line Handler C-Sepetiba. The vessel will remain on standby to support offshore units across the Campos and Espirito Santo Basins, handling emergency response, offload, backload and ship-to-ship operations. TideWise, the company behind Brazil’s first registered autonomous vessel, the USV Tupan, continues its upward […]
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 pipeline in Brazil’s Campos Basin. The approval enables the company to begin offshore construction of the 200-kilometer pipeline that […]
Letter of Intent for Floatel Victory
Floatel International has received a Letter of Intent for the 2013-built Floatel Victory as a Maintenance and Safety Unit (UMS), providing maintenance support and accommodation services offshore Brazil. The operation is scheduled to start in the first quarter of 2026, with a firm duration of three to four months and an option for extension. While […]
Open Tenders & More
By Maria Eduarda Camba 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? What else is happening?
Strategic Developments in Maritime Financing and Shipbuilding
Brazil’s Merchant Marine Fund (FMM) has approved R$7 billion in financing priorities across 98 projects, primarily targeting vessel construction and modernization. Notably, over R$3 billion will support PSVs and RSVs, while R$1.1 billion is earmarked for the concession of the access channel to the Port of Paranaguá, marking the first infrastructure concession of its kind […]