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Energy Talks – Anídio Corrêa
By Rafael Bortoloti In this edition of Energy Talks featured in One.Energy Magazine, we have the pleasure of speaking with Anídio Corrêa, the R&D Environment Projects Lead at WSB Advisors. Anídio, a native of Rio de Janeiro, brings a rich background as a geologist to his current role where he is pivotal in steering WSB’s […]
Transocean drillship starts operation
The DeepWater Aquila drillship (former West Aquila), from Transocean, began a three-year charter with Petrobras in Santos Basin. The contract, awarded in September 2023, represents US$486 million in firm backlog, excluding a mobilization fee of approximately 90 times the contract dayrate. The drillship has a total length of 238 meters (LOA) and its width is […]
Barracuda-Caratinga FPSO tender postponed
By Alexandre Vilela Petrobras has once again postponed the Barracuda-Caratinga tender proposal deadline. While the market often interprets this as a reflection of Petrobras's diminished ability to attract players, especially in light of the single offer result for SEAP I and II, the reality is different. The number of FPSO operators has actually increased in […]
SEA1: Will they keep the “Siem” names on the vessels?
PSV 4500 Siem Giant completed its dry docking this past week in Rio de Janeiro. The vessel is ready to resume her long-term contract with TotalEnergies. Less than two months ago, Siem Offshore changed its name to Sea1. The name change is a natural consequence of Kristian Siem stepping down from the company's leadership. The […]
OSRV: Petrobras ranking out
Petrobras released the preliminary rankings for the vessels registered in their tender to charter up to five OSRVs, which closed last week. Out of the 26 contenders, three were disqualified for incomplete proposals that lacked fuel consumption cost values: Mandrião and Atobá from Wilson Sons and Titan from Asgaard Bourbon Navegação. This company is still […]
Big women, big vessels
By Rafael Bortoloti Few people know, but Petrobras is developing a culture for naming its FPSOs with great women. This is the case, for example, of the Floating Production Storage and Offloading Maria Quitéria, which is being built and should begin operating in 2025 at Jubarte field, on the coast of the Brazilian state of […]
Another vessel for Búzios 7
By Rafael Bortoloti Following the arrival of CSV Normand Maximus earlier this week, another vessel has begun mobilization from abroad to support Saipem on the Búzios 7 project. AHTS Siem Emerald, owned by Sea1, is en route from Las Palmas to Rio de Janeiro and is expected to arrive in Brazilian waters by July 1st […]
Petrobras: new tender for FSC 25
By Rafael Bortoloti Petrobras released a tender to charter up to 7 FSC 25 type vessels (formerly P5). The company will receive proposals until July 17th, at 5 P.M. LT. The company is looking for vessels with maximum draft of 1.5 meters, a maximum displacement of 70 tons, 880bhp continuous power and capacity for 24 […]
AHTS results out
Petrobras awards 11 AHTS contracts in their last tender offers-in in November 2023. Facts: one of the longest lead times for OSV awards ever seen. Nominal rates increased though still depleted when compared to 8 years ago. Vessels offered on low-priority lots not awarded in spite of the very competitive rates. Vessels offered on top-priority […]
OSRV preliminary results
By Raphael Montes First time since 2018, the Global Day Rate (TDG) considered actual fuel cost. Previously on public opportunities Petrobras applied a virtual bonus instead. Brazilian and/or REB vessels only allowed in this opportunity, divided into lots A and B, with mobilizations respectively for March 2025 (or 180 days upon contract signature) and July […]
WSB update: FPSO Fluminense is underway to MARS
By Alexandre Vilela FPSO Fluminense is underway to MARS (Modern American Recycling Services, Inc). in Denmark, after successful disconnection from the Bijupirá & Salema fields concluded earlier this month, with the assistance of Boskalis vessels Falcon and Centre. The unit is being towed also by Boskalis' Summit, Glacier and Manta, in a project that counted […]
WSB with MISC, CBO and Belov
By Alexandre Vilela Integrated effort commissioned by MISC: CBO vessels AH Valletta and CBO Parintins have now been inspected and approved for the Sea Water Intake Riser (SWIR) installation at FPSO Marechal Duque de Caxias having Andre Oliveira and Marco Antonio Tejero as lead DNV MWS (Marine Warranty Surveyors), and Raphael Montes from WSB Advisors […]
BP begins new drilling
By Rafael Bortoloti Last week, BP Energy began drilling well 1-BP-12D-RJS, in the Pau Brasil block, Santos Basin pre-salt. The rig daily rate is of $410,000 under an 80-day contract, amounting to a total of $33 million and the well is in a water depth of 2. 283 meters. The vessel and the crew of […]
Another Noble move
By Alexandre Vilela Noble Corporation acquired Diamond Offshore involving a mix of stock and cash. Diamond Offshore shareholders will own approximately 14.5% of Noble's outstanding shares and receive a cash consideration per share 11,4% premium on top of closing price June 7th 2024.Noble Board of Directors will be expanded to include one member from the […]
Normand Maximus coming to Rio de Janeiro
By Omar Darian The state-of-the-art CSV Normand Maximus has departed from Las Palmas and is en route to Rio de Janeiro. The Solstad Offshore ASA-owned vessel was chartered by Saipem and will be engaged on the Búzios 7 project, awarded to the Italian company at the end of 2021. The project includes the Engineering, Procurement, […]
Aleixo Belov around the world
By Rafael Bortoloti One of the notable players of Brazilian offshore is Aleixo (born Alexey) Belov, for his work as an engineer. However, his relationship with the oceans doesn't end there: the Ukrainian settled in Brazil has traveled five times around the world in a sailing boat. He arrived in Salvador, Brazil, at the age […]
BP Now Set to Begin Drilling in the Pau-Brasil Well
Breaking News: BP Now Set to Begin Drilling in the Pau-Brasil Well! Exciting developments in the Santos Basin as BP Energy about to see published the license to commence drilling in the Pau-Brasil well, backed by the green light from IBAMA. Valaris Limited DS-15 drillship is on location waiting for the license, following the oil […]
Special WSB: Entrust a Shipbroker
Choose expertise. Choose compliance. Choose a shipbroker Relying on non-specialized services not only undermines the quality of a vessel valuation but also goes against compliance requirements, which can lead to significant financial risks and regulatory issues. In Brazil, some companies, including Shipowners, are turning to generic appraisers, boutiques, agents and accountants for annual vessel valuation […]
Santos hosts SP offshore
The city of Santos, on the coast of São Paulo state (and which gives its name to the Santos Basin), hosts SP Offshore this week. The event will discuss topics such as security, logistical challenges, innovation, technology and sustainability. SP Offshore is a great opportunity for professionals in the field to meet friends in addition […]
PRIO'S oil production
PRIO released its production report for the month of May 2024. During this month, the production was recorded as 88.7 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd). Impacted by operational issues, the performance had a reduction of 4.4% compared to the previous month which produced 92.8 thousand barrels per day. The drop was a […]
Petrobras promotes live about descomissioning
Petrobras conducted a live broadcast to update potential suppliers about its decommissioning plans. The company emphasized its commitment to managing operations according to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) standards, with a special focus on its new "green decommissioning" policy. Between 2024 and 2028, Petrobras plans to invest USD 11 billion to decommission 23 platforms, […]
Petrobras starts drillings
Petrobras began drilling well 4-BRSA-1392D-ESS in the Jubarte field, at a water depth of 968 meters. The site is part of the Parque das Baleias, offshore south of Espírito Santo, in the Campos Basin and is one of the main oil producers in Brazil. The Brazilian oil company conducts the activity with the Brava Star […]
Enauta's oil production
Enauta released the summary of its operating results for May 2024. The Brazilian oil company produced 504 thousand barrels of oil equivalent (boe) in the previous month, with an average of 16.3 thousand barrels per day. The numbers represent a drop compared to the previous month when the company produced 600,000 boe, with an average […]
DOF announces PLSV contract with Petrobras for Skandi Vitoria
Exciting News! DOF has secured a major contract with Petrobras for the pipelay support vessel (PLSV) Skandi Vitória. This 3-year firm plus option contract starts in 2025. Proudly Brazilian-built and flagged, Skandi Vitória is owned by DOFCON, a 50/50 joint venture between DOF Subsea and TechnipFMC. "Reflecting on the visionary leadership of Helge Mogster and […]
Up to 21 PSV's tender: 11 confirmed
Petrobras released the partial homologation of the "Up to 21 PSVs" tender, as follopetrobws: 11 vessels are confirmed: Bram Búzios, Allie Chouest and Roger White, from Bram; Batuíra e Prion, from Wilson, Sons; Starnav Scorpius, from Starnav; Sealink 178, from Camorim, Posidonia Lion, from Posidonia, Wm Pacific, from Marlim (Bravante Group), e Standard Defender, from […]