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March 8: Happy International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate women’s leadership, resilience, and innovation in all aspects of life. At WSB Advisors, we value and recognize the talent and significant contributions of women in our teams and communities. Together, we continue to build a more inclusive and equal future. Congratulations to all the women on their special day!
FPSO in Brazilian waters: boosting Mero field
The FPSO Alexandre de Gusmão has arrived in Brazilian waters. Built by SBM and chartered by Petrobras, the vessel left China in December last year and is expected to begin production in mid-2025. With a production capacity of 180,000 barrels of oil per day and the ability to compress 12 million cubic meters of gas […]
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Karoon acquires FPSO
Karoon Energy has acquired 100% of the FPSO Cidade de Itajaí from Altera Infrastructure & Ocyan for $115 million. The deal also includes approximately $8 million in transaction costs, with the bureaucratic procedures expected to be completed by April. The vessel has been operating in the Baúna Field, Santos Basin, since 2013 and has a […]
Petrobras: plans, updates and challenges
By Rafael Bortoloti Petrobras held a press conference last Thursday (27), initially focused on its financial results, but executives also shared updates on key projects, which we highlight below: * New tenders for the FPSO Barracuda/Caratinga, now under a BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) model.* FPSO Alexandre de Gusmão is expected to arrive in Brazil in early March.* […]
WSB Advisors in spotlight
Our team of shipbrokers gave interviews for a report by Liga Naval – UFRJ about the profession in Brazil. It’s great to see the Shipbroker profession being valued and its impact on the maritime industry. Liga Naval is a space that aims to promote professional growth for students of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at […]
Petrobras cancels FPSO bid
Petrobras Cancels FPSO Bid for Barracuda-Caratinga Revitalization The Fact:Petrobras has canceled the bid for the FPSO contract aimed at revitalizing the Barracuda-Caratinga fields in the Campos Basin. Fact of the Fact:– Lower local content requirements can attract new players. ✔️– New players increase competitiveness. ✔️– Competitiveness attracts better rates. ✔️ Result of the Fact of […]
Merger: Saipem and Subsea7
By Rafael Bortoloti Saipem and Subsea7 have announced a preliminary agreement for a potential merger, signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU). If finalized, the deal will create a global energy services giant, possibly named Saipem7. The new company will have a combined backlog of €43 billion, revenue of approximately €20 billion, and an EBITDA of […]
Allseas wins Petrobras EPCI contract for Búzios 10
By Rafael Bortoloti Allseas has secured a contract with Petrobras for the engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) of subsea infrastructure at Búzios 10, approximately 180 km offshore. The official value has not been disclosed but it is estimated at R$ 10.9 billion (US$ 1.75 billion). The operation is Expected to begin in Q3 2026, […]
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Petrobras SDSVs Opportunity 7004370497 with new deadline: Apr 22nd, 2025. Petrobras hosted a live session to discuss hybrid propulsion for AHTS and RSV newbuild tenders, aiming for cleaner and more efficient fuel alternatives. Subsea7 issued an AHTS with ROV requirement for Búzios 8. If you want more details, please contact us. Foresea has formalized a […]
FPSO Petrojarl I: new owner – lifespan extension
By Rafael Bortoloti Amplus Energy Acquires FPSO Petrojarl I Amplus Energy has announced the acquisition of the FPSO Petrojarl I from Altera Infrastructure, marking a new phase of investment for the company. Financial details were not disclosed. The FPSO has a long history in the O&G sector, reinforcing the engineering quality behind its longevity. Since […]
Petrobras Outlines Ambitious Investment Plan
During Transpetro’s event launching the bid for eight gas carriers, Petrobras’ President Magda Chambriard detailed key projects and reinforced ongoing commitments: • “Hit the gas”: Increasing local content requirements from 40% to 65% for goods and services.• R$78 billion investment in Brazilian shipyards by 2026:• R$58B for 10 new FPSO processing plants.• R$20B for Offshore […]
Opportunity: new LPG bid
Transpetro/Petrobras to Expand Fleet with New Gas Carrier Tender Transpetro (Petrobras) annouced the awaited public international tender for the construction of 8 Gas carriers to close in 90 days, to a total fleet after deliveries from 6 to 14 vessels. The tender features two batches:• Batch 1: 5x pressurized units (3x 7,000m³ capacity and 2x […]
Sustainable AHTS coming to Brazil
By Rafael Bortoloti Solstad Offshore announced that the AHTS Normand Ferking is on its way to Brazil. WSB, the owner of the largest and reliable market database, reveals that the vessel will begin a three-year contract with Petrobras. The vessel is currently navigating around Africa and is expected to arrive in Brazil by mid-March. It […]
Búzios field: boosting Brazil production?
By Rafael Bortoloti Búzios Field: A Game Changer for Brazil’s Oil Production? Petrobras has announced that the FPSO Almirante Tamandaré started production on February 15. Operating in the Búzios field, within the pre-salt layer of the Santos Basin, the vessel has a production capacity of up to 225,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (bpd) […]
Brava and Trafigura: agreement
Brava Energia has signed a contract to sell 6 million barrels of oil from the Atlanta Field consortium (80% Brava, 20% Westlawn) to Trafigura PTE, a global player in the trade and logistics of oil, refined products, metals, minerals, gas, and energy. According to Brava, the contract’s pricing is indexed to international low-sulfur bunker benchmarks. […]
BNDES: R$6 billion for Naval Projects
By Rafael Bortoloti The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has approved R$6 billion in credit for projects funded by the Merchant Marine Fund (FMM) in 2024, the highest amount in 12 years. This marks a significant increase compared to the period from 2019 to 2022, when only R$1.9 billion was approved. Additionally, the 2024 funding alone […]
Petrobras and Tranpetro: updates bids coming
Coming soon: Transpetro is about to release the Gas Carrier New Build tender. Monday next week? (17/2). Let’s stay tuned. The new tender shall come out to market in connection with the previous tanker handy-size being signed. Things are moving. “Way to go! Transpetro/ Petrobras The industry has entered an inevitable (and hopefully virtuous) newbuilding […]
Sports as an Ally in the Corporate World
Supporting sports goes beyond competitions and athletes.It serves as a foundation for developing essential skills that also drive success in the corporate world. Discipline, resilience, teamwork, and perseverance are crucial values for both athletes and professionals navigating daily challenges in their careers. Mauricio Almeida, General Director at Pinheiro Almeida, Pericia e Assist. Técnica Judicial and […]
Camorim: exciting news
By Rafael Bortoloti Camorim has officially started a four-year contract with Petrobras for the LH C-Salvador, supporting platform operations in the Campos Basin. But this isn’t the only reason for celebration. The company also marked the start of another four-year contract with Petrobras for the OSRV Aegis. Additionally, Camorim recently held the naming ceremony for […]
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 autonomous vessel. With this approval, Tidewise is now authorized to provide offshore vessel services.Reshaping the future of the maritime industry?
Porto Central and Equinor: transshipment operations
By Rafael Bortoloti Porto Central and Equinor have finalized a contract for oil transshipment operations at the port’s liquid bulk terminal using the Ship-to-Ship (STS) model. The facility, located in Presidente Kennedy at the southernmost tip of Espírito Santo, is set to begin operations in December 2027 after three years of construction. Positioning itself as […]
A memorable evening at rooftop
Yesterday (5/2), we had the pleasure of welcoming clients and friends for another relaxed and joyful evening at our Rooftop. The Carnival spirit is in the air, vibrant colors, great music, and an atmosphere of pure celebration! It was a fantastic night filled with laughter, great conversations, and, of course, the energy that Carnival season […]
New SDSV is out
By Alexandre Vilela As WSB have been anticipating to its clients and partners, Petrobras released a new opportunity to charter Shallow Diving Support Vessels (SDSV). The tender will once again use the reverse auction process to sort out best offers among the bidders. At this moment, tender documents/information have not yet been disclosed in Petrobras […]
WSB.One: All information on your screen
Do you get our updates on your email? WSB Advisors is pleased to provide an update on the current long-term tenders that are open to offer. To stay updated on the details and outcomes of these and future bids, follow us on LinkedIn. However, if you are looking for in-depth information on contracts, historical and current […]