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Petrobras starts production from FPSO P-79 at Búzios ahead of schedule
Petrobras began oil production from the FPSO P-79 on May 1, marking an early start compared to the schedule outlined in the company’s latest Business Plan (2026–2030). P-79 is operating in the Búzios Field, Santos Basin. The unit has the ca
Petrobras CEO Magda Chambriard elected chair of Braskem board amid ownership reshuffle
Magda Chambriard, CEO of Petrobras, has been elected chair of the board of Braskem, following recent changes in the company’s ownership structure. The appointment comes amid the ongoing transition of control previously held by Novonor, mark
Patrol vessel Mangaratiba
Marinha do Brasil recently held the launching ceremony of the patrol vessel “Mangaratiba” (P73) at the Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro (AMRJ). Following the ceremony, the vessel will proceed to the next stages, including harbor trials,
Wilson Sons tests drone deliveries for offshore support vessels in Guanabara Bay
Wilson Sons has started testing the use of drones to deliver and collect documents from offshore support vessels operating in Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro. The operation is currently in a proof-of-concept phase and uses equipment from Spee
Petrobras reinforces Campos Basin strategy with Argonauta transaction
Petrobras announced an agreement to acquire 100% of a ring-fence portion of the Argonauta Field, in the Campos Basin, currently held by Shell, ONGC and Brava. The transaction involves a portion of Argonauta linked to 0.86% of the shared Jub
RSV Bid 2024: DOF awarded
Petrobras awarded this week four RSV-type vessels to DOF under bid 7004319394, launched in 2024. The contracts have a 12-year term and total more than R$11.05 billion, with an estimated day rate of around US$116,364 per vessel. The vessels
Petrobras postpones AHTS newbuild tender
Bad news? At first glance, yes. But maybe not. The tender has moved from 27 April to 27 May, after a series of updates and adjustments to the specs. In plain English: Petrobras seems to be listening. And in a high-spec AHTS newbuilding tend
Open Tenders and more
Dear All, WSB is pleased to provide an update on the current long-term tenders that are open to offer. What has changed?– What else is happening? VLI has begun a R$ 80 million upgrade of the São Luís Port Terminal (TPSL) in Maranhão, with c
Coming Soon – Energy Talks – Amanda Durante
In the next edition of Energy Talks, we speak with one of the young leaders gaining ground in Brazil’s energy sector. At just 28, Amanda Durante shares how a pivotal early-career moment became the starting point for building a company with
Open Tenders
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? – No updates
P-79: new step
Petrobras has completed the tieback of the Búzios 90 well, a step that enables first oil from the P-79 platform in the Búzios field, in the Santos Basin. The unit will have the capacity to produce up to 180,000 barrels of oil per day and co
Brazil launches offshore innovation hub
Brazil Launches Offshore and Subsea Innovation Center with R$ 163 Million Investment USP, IPT, Shell and Fapesp join forces to position Brazil at the forefront of applied research for the offshore sector, with a focus on advanced materials,
Petrobras advances US$450 million Mero seismic monitoring project into data phase
Petrobras has advanced the world’s largest permanent seismic monitoring project at the Mero field, in Brazil’s Santos Basin. The initiative, backed by approximately US$450 million in investments, completed its first phase in March 2026 and
Por onde anda? Maersk Maker
For those who follow Brazil’s offshore support vessel market, Maersk Maker is a familiar name. The vessel has now undergone both a change of identity and a shift in management. So where is she now, and what sits behind this latest move? Pre
Ecovix starts steel processing for Transpetro Handy tankers
Ecovix has started steel processing for the construction of four Handy tankers contracted by Transpetro, marking the beginning of hull fabrication works at the Rio Grande Shipyard in southern Brazil. The activity began on April 9, with appr
RSV Petrobras Tender: Partial results
Petrobras released on April 15, 2026 the partial results of tender opportunity 7004319394, related to the chartering of RSV-2024 type vessels. The tender provides for the contracting of up to 8 vessels, with awards being defined in phases.
Starnav Elektra in details
Detroit Brasil shipyard launched, in late March, the Starnav Elektra, a new PSV for Starnav Serviços Marítimos, with delivery scheduled for July 2026. The vessel stands out for its larger dimensions within the fleet, with 5,500 tons of dead
Breaking
1. Mota-Engil secures R$728 million decommissioning contract with Petrobras Mota-Engil has signed a new contract with Petrobras worth R$728 million to execute subsea decommissioning services in Campos Basin. The five-year agreement includes
Petrobras Oil discovery
Petrobras has announced this Monday (April 13) a new hydrocarbon discovery in the pre-salt section of the Campos Basin, confirming the presence of hydrocarbons in an exploratory well drilled in the SC-AP4 sector, block C-M-477, located 201
Normand Fortress: Solstad renews contract with Petrobras
Solstad Offshore announced on April 13 a two-year contract extension with Petrobras for the construction support vessel (CSV) Normand Fortress, starting in July 2026. The gross contract value is estimated at approximately USD 56 million, un
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: New deadlines were released across ongoing Petrobras opportunities. Below are the latest changes monitored by WSB Advisors.
Por onde anda? Tonelagem da Galáxia
By WSB Advisors As the market’s primary reference for fleet data—also reflected in our WSB One Database—we are frequently challenged by clients to explain not only where vessels are, but under what structures they remain where they are. Tha
Brazil reaches 1.000 subsea Christmas trees
Brazil’s offshore industry reached a new milestone in April 2026 with the manufacturing of its 1,000th subsea Christmas tree, set to be installed in the Búzios Field, operated by Petrobras.The milestone was highlighted during an event atten
WSB Advisors new website
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PRIO advances Wahoo field development
PRIO announced the start-up of the third producing well at the Wahoo Field, in the Campos Basin, with production stabilized at approximately 10,000 barrels of oil per day. With three wells online, field output has been adjusted to around 32