Brazilian presence gains visibility at OTC

Around 30,000 professionals from the offshore sector are gathered in Houston for the 2026 edition of the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2026, which features a strong presence of Brazilian companies and institutions.

At the opening of the event on Monday, BRAVA Energia stood out by receiving the OTC Distinguished Achievement Award for Companies for the development of the Atlanta Field, located in Brazil’s Santos Basin. The recognition highlights the project’s technical relevance within the global offshore industry.

The company also took part in the conference’s technical program.
Carlos Travassos, joined the panel “Around the World,” addressing the topic “Brazil Offshore Energy in a Nutshell – Next Wave & New Frontiers.” Meanwhile, BRAVA’s Executive Manager Vinícius Passos presented the Atlanta Project during the “Showcases – Largest Worldwide Developments” session, focused on major global industry projects.

ANP – Agência Nacional do Petróleo, Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis, is also attending the event, represented by senior officials. In partnership with PPSA (Pré-Sal Petróleo S/A), the agency hosted a seminar focused on upstream opportunities in Brazil as part of the conference’s side events.

Another highlight of Brazil’s participation is Firjan SENAI, which is holding the first international edition of its Supplier Opportunities Network Program (RdO), in partnership with Sebrae RJ. The initiative brings together companies including Baker Hughes, Hanwha Ocean, and SLB, alongside participation from Petrobras, Transpetro – Petrobras Transporte S. A., and Radix.

OTC 2026 also features the Brazil Pavilion, coordinated by ONIP, bringing together national companies and institutions to promote Brazilian products and services in the international market.

The Westhon Group is also present at the event. Alvaro Antunes, CEO of Intcom Solutions, is among participants in parallel industry discussions in Houston, including a roundtable on contractor oversight in industrial operations.

Note: Participant figures are based on industry estimates. Panel titles are not specified to ensure editorial accuracy.