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Exciting news at WSB Advisors
We are thrilled to announce that Raphael Montes, who has been with WSB Advisors since 2017, has become a partner in WSB Advisors S.A. with Class A shares. Besides his role as Proposals Manager, Raphael has now been empowered as Director of
Petrobras PSV Tender Results Announced
By Alexandre Vilela Initially intended to hire 2 vessels, the tender’s demand fluctuated into 10 ships than back to 2, eventually offering 4 units at closure, with notable high-side outliers. Highlights: (Bram Offshore): Two competitive bid
AHTS tender: an update
By Alexandre Vilela Petrobras closed the AHTS tender, with plans to hire up to 7 AHTSs and one OTSV. The amplitude on rates is worth noting. TS: Asgaard with AHTSs offered at USD 31k, for comparison below the last OSRV average rates. Asso M
Updates on PSV newbuild tender
By Raphael Montes Petrobras has disclosed some significant changes to the ongoing public tender set to charter up to 12 newbuild PSVs. The opportunity was also postponed once again, now with a deadline until September 13th 2024. Amongst the
Production news: an update
By Rafael Bortoloti The ANP (National Agency of Petroleum) has released the Monthly Report on Oil and Natural Gas Production for June 2024. During this period, the total production (oil + natural gas) reached 4.353 million barrels of oil eq
Offshore news: Enauta
By Rafael Bortoloti Enauta closes the week with good news. Last Tuesday (30th), the company announced that it has completed all the connections of the subsea system and lines with the FPSO Atlanta, bringing it closer to the start of operati
WSB Choice Awards 2024 Update
By Alexandre Vilela We are thrilled to announce that the closed voting for the WSB Choice Awards 2024 is nearing its conclusion. Very soon, you will have the chance to participate in the public voting right on LinkedIn, as well as on our WS
FPSO Almirante Tamandaré en route to Brazil
Rafael Bortoloti The FPSO Almirante Tamandaré has departed from China en route to Brazil. Built at the CMHI shipyard, the FPSO will operate in the Búzios Field in the Santos Basin and will have the capacity to produce up to 225,000 boed. In
Petrobras: new tender for OSRV
Petrobras released a new tender to charter up to six more OSRVs, for contracts of 4 years firm duration. Vessels hired in this opportunity are set to begin operations by November 2025 or May 2026, depending on which of the two availbale bat
Ocyan signs contract with Petrobras for Búzios
By Rafael Bortoloti Ocyan has entered into a contract with Petrobras valued at approximately R$ 750 million for maintenance and other maritime services in the Búzios field, situated in the pre-salt region of the Santos Basin, about 180 km o
DS-17 and Equinor: a new deal
By Rafael Bortoloti Equinor has announced that the Valaris Limited drillship DS-17 will undertake drilling duties for six wells in the Raia Project, located in the pre-salt Campos Basin. The contract’s total value is estimated at USD 498 mi
IBAMA on Strike: The Why and the Consequences
By Alexandre Vilela The ongoing IBAMA strike has severe implications for the Oil & Gas industry, potentially resulting in a loss of between 80,000 and 220,000 barrels of oil per day. Delayed drilling and well connection campaigns are just t
New contracts for DOF
DOF Group announced charter contracts for AHTSs Skandi Jupiter and Skandi Mercury chartered to Petrobras three-years firm contracts with options, commencement 2nd half 2025. Both vessels sail under Norwegian flag and currently operate in th
Special WSB: Announcing the WSB Choice Awards 2024
Westhon through WSB Advisors, is thrilled to launch the WSB Choice Awards 2024, recognizing excellence across various categories. The closed voting has begun, and we are excited to announce that public voting will commence in August with th
Special WSB: A perk called “Follow the Café na Trilha”
By Rafael Bortoloti Fernando Vilela, CMO of Westhon and WSB Advisors, cyclist, and YouTuber, received a significant recognition in April 2024. As the creator of the YouTube channel “Café na Trilha,” he earned the exclusive right to create c
Special: WSB Advisors’ on FPSO Marechal Duque de Caxias Project Special
The arrival of the FPSO Marechal Duque de Caxias marks a significant milestone for Brazil’s offshore oil production capabilities. This state-of-the-art floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) unit, chartered by Petrobras from MI
Petrobas new tender: LH 2500
By Rafael Bortoloti Petrobras opened a bid for chartering of up to five vessels of the LH 2500 type. The contracts will be valid for 1460 days, starting in the first half of 2025. The proposals will be divided into three lots (see details a
Biodiesel in Marine Fuels: A New Milestone
By Alexandre Vilela ANP (National Oil Agency) authorization to sell bunker fuel with up to 24% biodiesel. Building on the success of 2022 tests with 10% biodiesel, which achieved a 7% reduction in emissions, the new B24 blend is expected to
Disqualification of OSRV Vessels: Petrobras Update
By Omar Darian and Alexandre Vilela Petrobras recently published the official ranking of proposals for the latest OSRV (Oil Spill Response Vessel) tender. 10 vessels were disqualified, 9 of which due to the mistaken submission of the fuel c
Strategic Move: Strengthening Brazil’s Naval and Offshore Sectors
Transpetro, the transportation and logistics subsidiary of Petrobras, has announced a substantial investment in building a new fleet of vessels. This initiative underscores a commitment to modernizing their infrastructure and stimulating ec
MODEC: Thirteen FPSOs chartered and two under construction
MODEC has demonstrated resilience and continued leadership in Brazil’s FPSO market despite the conclusion of the Shell Fluminense FPSO contract and Enauta‘s decision not to purchase the Cidade de Santos. The Japanese company remains a
WSB Advisors – Staff Announcement
WSB Advisors is glad to welcome Gabriel Celedonio as Intern, Market Intelligence in our Commercial team. Gabriel joins us from Gávea Investimentos from Rio de Janeiro, as Intern in Offshore Funds. He has also worked with MODEC and Apex Grou
Enauta opts out to FPSO purchase
Enauta informed Modec that it will rescind the purchase contract for the FPSO Cidade de Santos. The vessel, which was purchased at the end of 2023, for US$48.5 million, will return to the helm of the Japanese company. Of this amount,
DOF Group to acquire Maersk Supply Service
By Rafael Bortoloti DOF and A.P. Moller Holding have sealed an agreement to imbed Maersk Supply Service into DOF in a mix of cash and shares in the company, consideration of approximately US$ 1,1 billion and A.P. Moller Holding to underwrit
Energy Talks # 12 – 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 b