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Foresea develops new technology
Foresea is developing a world-first technology package that will allow deepwater drillships to safely operate in shallow-water wells of less than 400 meters. The initiative, created in partnership with Petrobras and international providers,
Open Tenders
Dear All, WSB is pleased to provide an update on the current long-term tenders that are open to offer. By Maria Eduarda Camba What has changed? What else is happening?
Hanwha Ocean: plans in Brazil
South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean, one of the world’s leading shipbuilders, is weighing the establishment of a shipyard in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro. According to industry reports, the company is in talks with local partners to meet content requirem
Prio 2026
PRIO is gearing up for a landmark year in 2026 with two major subsea tie-backs that could significantly enhance its production profile in the Campos Basin. The first, and by far most ambitious, is Wahoo–Frade: approximately 30 km of subsea
Investments & Innovation – Rio Pipeline and FPSOs
The Rio Pipeline & Logistics 2025 kicked off yesterday (November 9), bringing together leaders from the pipeline, transport and logistics sectors in Rio de Janeiro. Organized by the Brazilian Institute of Oil and Gas (IBP), the event runs u
Open Tenders
By Maria Eduarda Camba WSB Advisors is pleased to share an update on Petrobras’ ongoing long-term tenders. Over the past week, several opportunities have had their deadlines extended or specifications adjusted. What has changed? • Up to 6x
WSB Advisors at Sertões Cup
Fernando Vilela, CEO of Café na Trilha and CMO of WSB Advisors, secured the runner-up position in his category at the 2025 Sertões Petrobras Cup, following the third and final stage held this past weekend in Ibitipoca, Minas Gerais. Even wi
Siblings Day: WSB Advisors on spotlight
This Friday, September 5th, we celebrate Siblings Day in Brazil, a moment to value the strength and trust that only family ties can bring. At WSB Advisors, this bond is part of our story. Brothers Alexandre Mattar Vilela, CEO, and Fernando
Special WSB: Did you know?
Did you know Brazil is set for a significant offshore transformation? Seventeen new Floating Production, Storage and Offloading units (FPSOs) are projected to commence operations between late 2025 and 2030. These pivotal projects will be dr
Breaking News
BRAVA Energia closed August with an average production of 92,400 boed, up 1.6% from July and marking its second consecutive monthly record since the merger of Enauta and 3R Petroleum. The Atlanta field stood out, reaching its highest produc
Petrobras relaunches BID
Petrobras has reissued BID 7004478234 for the chartering of up to six Service Operation Vessels (SOVs), following previous postponements. The new submission deadline is September 23 at 5:00 p.m. local time, as per latest circulars, with con
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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?
Breaking news
Karoon has announced planned investments between USD 55 million and USD 65 million in 2026 to revitalize the FPSO Cidade de Itajaí at the Baúna field, along with an additional allocation of up to USD 90 million between 2030 and 2034 to exte
Unlocking the Brazilian Offshore Market with WSB.One Intelligence
The complexity and dynamic nature of the Brazilian offshore market demand a data source as robust as it is precise. Introducing WSB.One, the market intelligence platform meticulously developed in-house by WSB Advisors to be your competitive
Vast: new project
Vast Infraestrutura announced on Tuesday (August 26) the start of construction for the tank farm at the Liquid Bulk Terminal (TLA), in Porto do Açu, in São João da Barra. Since October 2024, the TLA has been operating with ship-to-ship tran
Petrobras: Staff announcement
Petrobras has appointed Bruno Moretti as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors, succeeding Pietro Mendes, who stepped down to assume a leadership role at Brazil’s National Petroleum Agency (ANP). Moretti will serve until the company’s
Petrobras APO Equatorial Margin
By Rafael Bortoloti Petrobras began a simulated safety drill on Sunday, August 24th, along the maritime coast and rivers of Oiapoque in the state of Amapá. The exercise is part of the Pre-Operational Assessment (APO), the final stage in the
Open Tenders & More
By Maria Eduarda Camba What has changed? What else is happening?
Navalshore and Brazilian Party
At the opening of Navalshore, last tuesday (August 19) Transpetro CEO Sérgio Bacci announced the effectiveness of the contract for the construction of Handy size tankers at the Ecovix shipyard, under the Ecovix–Mac Laren consortium. These v
Latest news
At Navalshore, Transpetro CEO Sérgio Bacci has confirmed that the bid for the chartering of eight newbuilding gas carriers will have its packages opened on September 22. This tender is widely considered the most significant Petrobras and Tr
WSB moments
By Rafael Bortoloti Last week, WSB Advisors reinforced its commitment to knowledge, innovation and industry engagement by joining some of the most relevant events across different sectors. On August 12, Anidio Correa, R&D Environment Projec
Navalshore – Petrobras bid update
By Fernando Vilela and Ronaldo Lima At the opening of Navalshore today, Transpetro – Petrobras Transporte S. A. CEO Sérgio Bacci announced the effectiveness of the contract for the construction of Handy size tankers at the Ecovix shipyard,
FPSO Peregrino – interdiction
The Brazilian National Petroleum Agency (ANP) has suspended operations on the FPSO Peregrino, operated by Equinor in the Campos Basin, after an audit identified with safety management and fire fighting system. Production has been halted and
Special WSB: Be.Do.Have!
By Fernando Vilela* The order that builds a purposeful career—and maybe even your LinkedIn! Building a solid career goes way beyond filling out resumé or stacking your LinkedIn profile with certificates and fancy job titles. If you want to