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FPSO is not mine
Numbers don’t lie as they reveal Petrobras' strategy for FPSOs. Of the 18 FPSOs set to be contracted, 10 have already been awarded, with 12 of the total slated to be leased units and only 6 owned by Petrobras. This marks a shift, tilting the current 40% leased vs. owned ratio further toward leasing. But […]
WSSV new Bid
By Raphael Montes Petrobras released a new Well Simulation Support Vessel (WSSV) public tender, approximately one year after re-chartering the Stim Star Arabian Gulf. This new tender allows for up to 3 vessels to be chartered, in which Petrobras most likely seeks to re-absorb the remaining 3 WSSVs already operating in their fleet. The opportunity […]
G20 in Rio de Janeiro
The G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro concludes today, gathering leaders from 19 countries, to address “Sustainable Development and Energy Transition.” On Monday, participants signed a declaration committing to accelerate the clean energy transition and triple renewable energy capacity in the coming years. These developments align with the clean energy matrix already promoted and established […]
Transpetro Bid
By Alexandre Vilela The Transpetro – Petrobras Transporte S. A. TP-25 Shipbuilding Program The tender for the first four handy-size tankers (15-18 thousand DWT) of Transpetro’s TP-25 shipbuilding program has received a bid from shipyard Rio Grande S.A, in partnership with Mac Laren. Among 20 pre-qualified bidders, this offer quotes around USD 75 million per […]
FPSOs in Brazil: a recap
By Rafael Bortoloti Renata Baruzzi, Director of Engineering, Technology, and Innovation at Petrobras, confirmed company plans to release bids this year to hire two FPSOs for the Sergipe Águas Profundas project (SEAP 1 and 2), further boosting the FPSO sector in Brazil. In the past 30 days, several key milestones have been achieved in the […]
Rio de Janeiro will host the next G20 Summit
By Rafael Bortoloti The city of Rio de Janeiro will host the next G20 Summit on November 18 and 19. Recognized as one of the world's leading international forums, the event will bring together leaders from 19 countries, along with representatives from the European Union and the African Union. Together, G20 nations gather approximately 85% […]
WSB rooftop party
WSB Workshop Series 2024 concluded with a superb welcoming to friends, colleagues, and partners from the oil companies community to our rooftop to celebrate with owners another milestone event. This relaxed “after hours” wasn’t just about winding down; it was a celebration of the progress we’ve made and the collective vision guiding us into the […]
WSB Advisors workshop
By Rafael Bortoloti WSB Advisors hosted the fourth and final quarterly workshop of the year last Thursday, November 7. After two previous events for shipowners and a seminar, we’re closing the season by welcoming leaders from chartering companies to our office. Our team—Alexandre Mattar Vilela, Raphael Montes, Joana Rodrigues, Pedro Pellegrini and Daniel Buckley—presented an […]
Tender update
By Alexandre Vilela Tender Update: Petrobras Signs Contracts to Meet AHTS Demand We’re pleased to share that Petrobras has now signed contracts for the recent AHTS TS/TO tender, fulfilling all demand requirements. For our WSBOne subscribers, this information with vessel names and dates is already live on our online platform, offering early insights into contract […]
A special recognition
Last week, Ronaldo Lima, a valued member of both the WSB Advisors and Westhon Boards of Directors, along with our Proposals Manager, Raphael Montes, represented WSB Advisors at the 90th-anniversary celebration of Syndarma – Sindicato Nac Das Empr De Nav Maritima , held in Rio de Janeiro. The event paid tribute to leaders and executives […]
Production news: some updates
ANP has released its monthly report on oil and gas production for September this year. A notable highlight is the record production in the pre-salt region, which reached 3.681 million boed. The pre-salt also achieved a record share of national oil and gas production, accounting for 81.2% of the total 4.539 million boed produced. Additionally, […]
New Petrobras PSV tender
By Rafael Bortoloti Petrobras has released a new SEP tender (invitational) to charter up to 3 PSVs. The PSVs are divided into different specifications (Multipurpose, Fluid Carrier, Oil Carrier & General Cargo) and will be chartered according to a pre-defined priority order. Offers are for 4-year firm contracts with delivery in November 2025 or 180 […]
DOF concludes acquisition of Maersk Supply Service
DOF Group has announced the completion of its acquisition of Maersk Supply Service, and the company will now be known as DOF Denmark. The transaction is valued at approximately $1.1 billion, consisting of a mix of cash and shares, allowing DOF to expand its fleet to 78 OSVs. It's important to note that Maersk's operations […]
FPSO starts production
The FPSO Marechal Duque de Caxias started production last Wednesday (30). The unit, located in Mero 3, Libra block, in the Santos Basin, has the capacity to produce up to 180,000 boed (barrels of oil equivalent per day) and can compress up to 12 million m³ of gas daily, increasing total field productivity from 410,000 […]
Brazilian Equatorial Margin and WSB Advisors
WSB is actively supporting clients study the Equatorial Margin. Authorities and operators are discussing the last details on licensing for the region. In our latest edition of One.Energy, we provide an in-depth overview of the region through the insights of our geologist Anidio Correa, R&D Environment Projects Lead at WSB Advisors. Click here to read […]
FPSO in brazilian waters
By Rafael Bortoloti The FPSO Almirante Tamandaré has arrived in Brazil. This unit will be installed in the Búzios field, located in the pre-salt layer of the Santos Basin, with operations managed by Petrobras. Like the Sepetiba, the vessel was built by SBM Offshore. The FPSO has a production capacity of up to 225,000 barrels […]
SBM completes sale of stake in FPSO
By Rafael Bortoloti SBM has announced the completion of the sale of 13.5% of its special purpose entities related to the leasing and operation of the FPSO Sepetiba to China Merchant Financial Leasing Holding (CMFL). Despite this sale, the Dutch company remains the majority shareholder of the vessel, holding a 51% stake. The vessel will […]
Baker Hughes and Petrobras: a new agreement
Baker Hughes has announced the closing of contracts with Petrobras to provide 77 km of flexible pipe systems to be deployed in Brazil’s pre-salt fields. The agreement was signed following a public tender. The project includes risers and flowlines for hydrocarbon production, as well as associated gas and water injection, with support for equipment storage, […]
Solstad renew contracts
Solstad Offshore has announced the details of contracts for three OSVs operating in Brazil. The company also reported that the combined gross value of the contracts is approximately $53 million. The AHTSs Normand Topazio and Normand Turmalina will be chartered for an additional year by PRIO and Brava, respectively. Earlier this month, the vessel Normand […]
Agreement between Wilson Sons and MSC
Wilson Sons announces the SPA (S&P Agreement) reached with SAS Shipping, fully owned subsidiary of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company. SAS Shipping is already active in Brazil as controlling shareholder of Log-In Logística Integrada. The closing is expected in the second half of 2025, at which time the buyer will launch a public offer to acquire […]
Norbe VIII at Guanabara Bay
By Rafael Bortoloti The drillship Norbe VIII, owned by Foresea, has been anchored in Guanabara Bay, between the cities of Rio de Janeiro and Niterói. The vessel is currently undergoing the final stage of a scheduled maintenance that began on August 9 of this year. Norbe VIII arrived in Rio de Janeiro after spending 28 […]
FPSO with first oil
Petrobras has announced that the FPSO Maria Quitéria produced its first oil on last Tuesday (15), in Jubarte Field, Campos Basin. The vessel has the capacity to produce up to 100.000 boed of crude and can process up to 5 million cubic meters of gas. Built by Yinson, the FPSO departed from China in May […]
It happens – Offshore Series: The Tender Dilemma!
By Alexandre Vilela Offshore operations often come with unexpected challenges, sometimes leading to complications that ripple across entire projects. Let me share a recent example: A tender required a vessel for a 2-year contract, but the winning vessel, foreign-flagged, obtained a 1-year CAA under the anticipated circularization process. After six months, a new circularization blocked […]
Insights on Brazil's drilling scenario!
By Alexandre Vilela The state-of-the-art drillship Atlantic Zonda has departed Singapore en route to Brazil. This 7th-generation, dual-drilling rig, built on Samsung 96K design, is capable of drilling in water depths of up to 12,000 feet. Once in Brazilian waters, Petrobras will engage the Zonda for a 36-month contract, marking a key step in its […]
WSB Special Seminar reunion
Last thursday (10), the rooftop of WSB Advisors set the stage for a truly memorable evening. Despite a cloudy day and our constant hope for no rain, we were once again blessed with clear skies as the night unfolded, creating the perfect atmosphere for our team, dear friends, and some panelists from our recent WSB […]