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A memorable celebration on rooftop
By Alexandre Vilela 2024 concludes, and we take a moment to reflect and celebrate what has been an incredible year. This year brought important changes to our team. While we bid farewell to some valued colleagues, having former employees jo
Production: Fair Winds coming?
By Rafael Bortoloti Federal Oil Production Hits Record High For the first time, Brazil’s Federal Government oil production surpassed 100,000 boe/d, reaching 104,000 boe/d in October—a 4.4% increase over the previous month, according to Pré-
WSB Advisors at São José shipyard
By Rafael Bortoloti On December 18, the WSB Advisors team visited the São José Shipyard (formerly Cassinú) in São Gonçalo. Recently reopened and modernized by WTN Lak, the facility now features cutting-edge technology, new processes, and ad
Westhon magazine: new edititon is now available
Now Available! The latest edition of One. Energy features an exclusive interview with Fredric Fuerth, CEO of Asgaard Bourbon. Discover his career journey, insights into OSVs, and perspectives on the energy market. This issue also takes you
OSVs renewal fleet: Petrobras’ deals with Bram and Starnav
By Rafael Bortoloti Petrobras has signed contracts to build and charter 12 PSVs—six from Bramand six from Starnav,—totaling BRL 16.5 billion (USD 2.7 billion). Of this, BRL 5.2 billion (USD 0.83 billion) will support local content. The agre
FPSO en route to Brazil
FPSO Alexandre de Gusmão departed China for Brazil to be installed in the Mero Field, Santos Basin, for Petrobras. Production is set to start in 2025. With a capacity of 180,000 boe/d and 12 million m³ of gas compression per day, the unit w
A special recognition: Medal Tamandaré
By Alexandre Vilela “On December 13, last Friday, I was very happy and honored with this recognition by the esteemed Brazilian Navy, especially in the month that completes 50 years of professional career in our market (from the edge of the
SLB strikes again
By Rafael Bortoloti SLB has secured two major contracts with Petrobras last week. The first, worth $800 million, covers integrated services for over 100 offshore fields operated by Petrobras. Set to begin in April 2025, the three-year contr
Where’s my black cat? It’s Friday the 13th!
By Alexandre Vilela On this spooky day, let’s dive into some salty seafarer superstitions and Frigga’s (Norse goddess of Friday) wisdom: No whistling! Unless you’re plotting mutiny or summoning a tempest, keep those lips sealed. (If you’re
WSB Advisors at Asso31 Drydocking
Our team visited with Renave Shipyard AHTS Asso Trentuno drydocking yesterday (December 11). The vessel is being prepared for the new charter with Petrobras after successfully completing previous contract. WSB Advisors is pleased to service
Brazilian Shipyard Industry: an insight
By Rafael Bortoloti Is the Brazilian Shipyard Industry on the Brink of a Revival? Can the recent bids for OSV newbuildings suggest promising signs for the resurgence of Brazil’s shipyard industry? Transpetro has advanced with the tender for
ABL Group: a new purchase
By Rafael Bortoloti Last week, ABL Group acquires 100% of Proper Marine. Transaction highlights a key trend in the maritime industry? Recent cases: Wilson Sons sold to MSC Mediterranean Shipping CompanyA.P. Moller – Maersk acquired by DOFPR
Gas in Colômbia: implications in Brazil
By Rafael Bortoloti Petrobras has confirmed the largest gas discovery in Colombia’s history at the Sirius-2 well, located 77 km offshore in 830 meters of water. The discovery exceeds 6 trillion cubic feet of gas, potentially boosting Colomb
Prio concludes acquisition
PRIO concludes the acquisition of Sinochem Petroleum Netherlands for $1.915 billion. This includes a 40% stake in the Peregrino and Pitangola fields in the Campos Basin, with the remaining 60% held by Equinor. The transaction boosts PRIO’s
Brazil FPSO roadmap
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WSB and Intcom: AI Seminar
By Rafael Bortoloti Exploring AI in O&G: Intcom Solutions & Pix Force Seminar Intcom, in partnership with Pix Force, hosted last thursday (5/12) a seminar on the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence in the O&G sector. Raphael Mo
Camorim and C-Falcão
Camorim launched ASD tug C-Falcão, built by Detroit Brasil in Itajaí, Santa Catarina. C-Falcão is a sister ship to C-Fênix, delivered last week: 70 tons of bollard pull, 24.35 meters in length and 11 meters of beam. C-FÊNIX was delivered la
WSB Advisors at Bravante’s shipyard
WSB – Brokerage and Beyond Wednesday 04th December Raphael Montes (Proposals Manager & Partner at WSB Advisors) and Pedro Pellegrini (Shipbroker Intern) had an agenda at São Miguel Shipyard in São Gonçalo, Bravante Group. The yard is busy w
Petrobras tender update
By Alexandre Vilela Earlier this year, in March, WSB Advisors shared insights on Petrobras’s FPSOs SEAP I and II, predicting that securing their own units would be the most probable route, based on statements by Carlos Travassos at the time
WSB Advisors at Christmas Dinner
Last Friday (29th), WSB Advisors attended the NBCC – Norwegian Brazilian Chamber of Commerce – Christmas Dinner at Clube Caiçaras, Rio de Janeiro. The event was another fantastic opportunity organized by the NBCC, this time to celebrate 202
Petrobras RFI Offshore wind
Petrobras has issued an RFI for a pioneering Offshore Wind pilot project near Porto do Açu, Rio de Janeiro. The initiative aims to install a high-capacity turbine (18MW+) 25km offshore, with 32km of submarine cables to form the interconnect
Brava signs contracts to develop Atlanta and Papa-Terra fields
Brava has announced the signing of three contracts for its first integrated development campaign in the Atlanta and Papa-Terra fields, with an option to develop the Malombe field through a tieback. The campaign will begin in 2025 and the co
Atlantic Zonda in Rio de Janeiro
The drillship Atlantic Zonda, operated by Ventura Offshore, has arrived in Rio de Janeiro after departing from Singapore 45 days ago. The vessel will now begin a 36-month contract with Petrobras. This 7th-generation, dual-drilling rig, buil
Oil demand in Brazil and world
By Rafael Bortoloti In the release of its latest Strategic Plan, Petrobras presented a graph suggesting that global oil demand will drop significantly in the coming years: from 101 million barrels per day (bpd) to 64 million bpd by 2049. In
Vast and Efen: partnership first step
By Daniel Buckley After signing a contract with Efen, Vast Infraestrutura completed its first operation at the Açu Liquid Terminal (TLA), a new terminal at the Port of Açu in São João da Barra. A few weeks ago, the infrastructure company to