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Tartaruga Verde: Petrobras, Brava and Petronas
Petrobras announced the acquisition of the 50% stake held by Petronas in the Tartaruga Verde and Espadarte fields, located in the Campos Basin, for US$450 million. As a result, the company will hold 100% ownership of the assets and remain t
Oceânica secures US$736 million Petrobras contracts
Oceânica Engenharia has signed a series of subsea service contracts with Petrobras totaling approximately US$736 million, according to company disclosures. Agreements have a four-year duration, with offshore operations expected to begin in
Open tenders & More
WSB Advisors OPEN TENDERS — Updates WSB is pleased to provide an update on the current long-term tenders that are open to offer.What has changed?Petrobras At least 1x FSC 10: Opportunity 7004536339, new deadline March 17th, 2026Petrobras Up
WSB Advisors Attends Metizoft Workshop on Energy Transition and Maritime Regulations
Event brought together naval sector executives at Fogo de Chão in Botafogo to discuss decarbonization, geopolitics, and new IMO requirements On the evening of March 12th, WSB Advisors was present at the workshop “Promoting a Sustainable Tra
Norbe IX leaves Angra dos Reis
The ultra-deepwater drillship Norbe IX has departed its anchorage position off Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro, ahead of the start of a three-year drilling contract valued at approximately US$417 million with Petrobras, according to an offic
Camorim behind the world’s largest New Year’s eve
In the last day of 2025, Copacabana’s New Year’s Eve celebration in Rio de Janeiro entered the Guinness Book of Records as the largest in the world. The spectacle held along Brazil’s most iconic beachfront brought together around 2.6 millio
Special WSB: Por onde anda? Metaltanque II
Built in February 1963 by Fujinagata Shipyard in Japan, the vessel originally named Petrobras Oeste was designed with a clear mission: transport LPG along Brazilian waters. Powered by a B&W engine, with approximately 4,323 DWT and IMO 54077
TotalEnergies starts up Lapa South-West project in Brazil
TotalEnergies announced start-up of the Lapa South-West project, located in Santos Basin about 300 kilometers offshore Brazil. Development includes three subsea wells tied back to FPSO Cidade de Caraguatatuba, production unit currently oper
FPSO P-78 achieves first gas injection at Búzios
Seatrium confirmed successful first gas injection on FPSO P-78, achieved 61 days after first oil on December 31, 2025. Unit is installed at Búzios Field in Santos Basin, approximately 180–230 km offshore Rio de Janeiro, and operates for Pet
Petrobras–Shell consortium formalizes acquisition of Union stakes in Mero and Atapu
Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy and Pré-Sal Petróleo S.A. signed on March 10 contracts transferring Union rights in non-contracted portions of shared reservoirs in Mero Field and Atapu Field, located in pre-salt of Santos Basin. Areas
Tech Compass #1
Corporate AI: The fine line between productivity and exposure By Romulo Bacchiega It was just another ordinary day at Samsung’s semiconductor division in March 2023. An engineer, struggling with a stubborn bug, decided to ask ChatGPT for he
Digital minds #1
Brain Rot”: when the brain starts melting — and no one notices By Fernando Vilela There’s a scene that’s becoming increasingly common.Maybe you’ve seen it. Maybe you’re part of it. Someone sitting in a public place — airport, waiting room,
Constitutional Insights #1
Congress must provide constitutional regulation for the gas sector By Luis Fernando Priolli Brazil is at a crucial turning point in defining the rules for the natural gas sector. The National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Biofuels (
VLCC market surges — fixtures reported at US$500,000/day
The VLCC freight market has entered extraordinary territory, with several short-term fixtures reportedly concluded at US$500,000 per day for periods of 30–90 days. Much of the activity appears linked to ADNOC Group, suggesting a sudden tigh
Transpetro MR1 vessels: Ecovix leads the bid
Victory!ECOVIX strikes again. With the best equalized rate per vessel, ECOVIX leads the opening round in the dispute for the Transpetro MR1 tanker package, outbidding India’s SDHI and China’s DSOC (Dalian Shipbuilding Offshore). Once again,
International Women’s Day
On March 8th, we celebrate International Women’s Day, a date that goes far beyond tribute and invites us to recognize and appreciate the contribution of women across all sectors of society. In the energy and offshore industry, historically
Open Tenders & More
WSB Advisors OPEN TENDERS An updated deadline was released within Petrobras’ ongoing offshore tenders. Below are the latest changes monitored by WSB Advisors. What has changed? • Petrobras — At least 1x FSC 10: Opportunity 7004536339, new d
Belov Arembepe in details
By Rafael Bortoloti Belov Engenharia began, in February 2026, the construction of Belov Arembepe, its newest SDSV (Shallow Diving Support Vessel). The vessel already enters service with a four-year charter contract signed with Petrobras and
Energy Talks #17 – José Eduardo Leal
By Rafael Bortoloti and Romulo Bacchiega In this edition of Energy Talks, we sat down with José Eduardo Leal, a computer engineer graduate of PUC-Campinas, who is currently working as a Senior Sales Manager with the global marine technology
Special WSB: Por onde anda? Comandante Airton
Por Onde Anda? — Comandante Airton Comandante Airton was built in 2014. Steel hull. Twin Scania DSI 12 engines. 18.75 metres in overall length (LOA). Designed from the outset for one purpose: heavy-duty work.Not to impress. Not to be the la
WSB Advisors in the press – Portos e Navios
Alexandre Vilela, CEO of WSB Advisors, was interviewed this week by Portos e Navios, analyzing the three transactions that impacted most the offshore market in 2026: Tidewater / WS Ultratug Offshore, OceanPact Serviços Marítimos / Comp
Special: WSB Norway
By Rafael Bortoloti Throughout 2025, we shared — here and across our social media channels — the inauguration of transfer of Westhon Headquarters to Teresópolis, a mountain city located approximately 100 km from our WSB office in Rio de Jan
New Edition – One Energy magazine
One Energy Magazine — Issue 17 Now Available! In this edition of One Energy Magazine, you’ll find an exclusive interview with José Eduardo Leal Senior Sales Manager at Kongsberg Maritime, focused on technology and artificial intelligence in
Special WSB: Que fim levou? Consolidation without repricing
By Alexandre Vilela Consolidation Without RepricingOceanPact–CBO merger Bigger, But Not Yet RicherThe OceanPact–CBO merger and the economics behind the market’s restraint Brazil’s offshore sector has produced a bigger company. What it has n
PRIO – Wahoo field
PRIO announced on March 3 that it has received the Operating License for Wahoo field, in Campos Basin, from Instituto Brasileiro do Meio Ambiente e dos Recursos Naturais Renováveis (Ibama) — the final regulatory step before first oil. With