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Energy Talks #15 – Vanessa Costa
By Rafael Bortoloti In this edition of our Energy Talks series, we’re pleased to share a conversation with Vanessa Costa, Business Development at Marinsa and an independent consultant in the global offshore sector. She has been 15 years sin
New magazine is on!
The latest edition of One Energy magazine is now live, delivering fresh insights and exclusive perspectives for the offshore industry. This issue features an in-depth interview with Vanessa Costa, International Business Development Manager
Breaking News
The Brazilian Navy’s Tamandaré frigate (F-200), the first of its new class, has begun sea trials focusing on systems performance and navigability, with delivery expected in December. In the shipbuilding sector, South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean is
Petrobras sets production record
Petrobras’ Almirante Tamandaré unit, part of the Búzios 7 Project, reached a record output of 225,000 barrels of oil per day — the highest production ever achieved by a single unit in the company’s history and three months before of the exp
Equatorial Margin: new step
Petrobras and Instituto Brasileiro do Meio Ambiente e dos Recursos Naturais Renováveis – Ibama have reached an agreement to soon carry out a Pre-Operational Assessment (APO) in the Foz do Amazonas Basin, specifically in block FZA-M-59, off
Coming soon: One.Energy magazine
Coming soon in the next edition of One Energy magazine, readers will gain exclusive access to an interview with Vanessa Costa, International Business Development Manager and Oil & Gas Market Consultant. In this feature, Vanessa addresses a
Open Tenders
By Maria Eduarda Camba Dear all, WSB Advisors is pleased to provide an update on the current long-term tenders that are open to offer. What has changed? – Petrobras has extended the deadline for opportunity no. 7004460732, which refers to t
Offshore highlights
BRAVA has completed, earlier than planned, the full and final settlement of FPSO Atlanta receivables with Yinson Offshore. The transaction totalled approximately US$ 260 million including US$ 4.5 million paid upfront in July 2025 and now th
Petrobras Revoked Key Tender in Campos Basin Revitalization Plan
Petrobras has formally revoked Tender No. 7004319880 for the FPSO P 86, originally intended to support the revitalization of the Marlim Sul and Marlim Leste fields. Citing Article 62 of Brazilian Law No. 13,303/2016, the company deemed the
BP’s Bumerangue Discovery: more details
BP’s recent announcement of a major oil and gas discovery in Brazil’s Santos Basin, the largest global find in 25 years as we posted on July 30, has put the spotlight on the Bumerangue block. Located near the productive pre-salt cluster, th
Release Frigate F201
This Friday, August 8th, the Brazilian Navy will hold the christening and launch ceremony of the Jerônimo de Albuquerque (F201), the second frigate of the Tamandaré Class. The ceremony will take place at TKMS Estaleiro Brasil Sul, in Itajaí
Perenco acquires Cherne and Bagre fields
Petrobras has finalized the sale of the Cherne and Bagre fields to Perenco for approximately BRL 10 million. Located in shallow waters of the Campos Basin, these fields have been idle since March 2020, when production was officially halted.
Three New Offshore Vessel Charter Contracts
This week began with strong momentum in the offshore support vessel market, as three new charter contracts were officially announced. Camorim has signed a BRL 1.2 billion agreement with Petrobras to deploy the liftboats Jin Hua 01 and Jin H
Petrobras 2x AHTS Newbuilds – Updated Clarification Schedule
By Pedro Pellegrini After reviewing the tender documents and their respective attachments for the 2x AHTS newbuildings requirement, Petrobras had scheduled a clarification live session for this Friday (1st). However, due to technical issues
Open tenders & More
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?
Ethanol solutions
Ethanol: A Viable Path to Decarbonization in Brazil’s Maritime Sector? The use of ethanol as a marine fuel is an emerging option as a concrete step toward decarbonization in Brazil’s naval industry. Recent initiatives, such as the pioneerin
Petrobras: new AHTS specs
By Alexandre Vilela and Pedro Pelllegrini Petrobras Scales Back Ambitious Design in Multi-Year AHTS Newbuilding Tender Petrobras has revised the technical specifications for its next-generation large Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessel
Oil traces detected
BP has confirmed the presence of oil and gas traces at the pioneer well 1-BP-13-SPS, located in the Bumerangue block in Brazil’s pre-salt Santos Basin. The well is situated in 2,300 meters of water and is being drilled by the Valaris Renais
WSSV Bid
Petrobras has announced the final results of its tender for the charter of up to three Well Stimulation Support Vessels (WSSVs), initially launched in 2024. The selected contracts will have a fixed duration of 1,330 days – approximately thr
Latest news
Petrobras has postponed two tender opportunities to August 8, 2025. The first refers to Opportunity No. 7004431928, covering up to six PSVs – SEP. The second, Opportunity No. 7004460732, involves the charter of up to three SOVs. According t
Coming Soon: The All-New WSB. One
More than a database — a story of vision, purpose and relentless curiosity. WSB. One was born nearly a decade ago from a conversation between Alexandre Mattar Vilela, CEO of WSB Advisors and Westhon and Joana Paula Rodrigues, then a newly a
Offshore briefing
Offshore Briefing — Drilling, Merchant Marine Fund, and New Charter Awards • Petrobras has started drilling the 9-BUZ-103D-RJS well in the Búzios field, located in the Campos Basin. The operation is taking place in 1,700 meters of water dep
Offshore Highlights: Early Milestones, FPSO Tenders and Project Updates
– Repsol Sinopec announced that the FPSO for the Raia Project has successfully left dry-dock, 24 days ahead of schedule. In parallel, IBAMA has issued the Maritime Installation License, authorizing the beginning of offshore pipeline install
WSB tips – Open tenders & more
By Maria Eduarda Camba Hi, All WSB Advisors is pleased to provide an update on the current long-term tenders that are open to offer: What has changed? Petrobras has extended the deadline for opportunity no. 7004436596, which refers to the p
WSB tips – Open tenders & more
By Maria Eduarda Camba WSB is pleased to provide an update on the current long-term tenders that are open to offer. Petrobras SEP Up to 1x PSV MUF: Opportunity 7004436596 new deadline July 22nd, 2025; Petrobras Up to 3x SOVs: Opportunity 70