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  • Ibama: Offshore Energy Wind

    Ibama: Offshore Energy Wind

    Ibama: First Preliminary License for Offshore Wind Turbine Testing Site in Brazil

    Ibama has issued Brazil’s first preliminary environmental license for an offshore wind project. The license was granted to the Offshore Wind Turbine Testing Site, led by the SENAI Institute for Renewable Energy Innovation, and located off the coast of Areia Branca, in Rio Grande do Norte state, with a proposed capacity of up to 24.5 MW

    The objective is to generate environmental and operational data for future offshore wind developments.

    This preliminary license confirms the project’s environmental viability at the planning stage but does not authorize construction or operation. It is the first of three stages followed by installation and operational licenses. The timeline for full approval may range from months to years, depending on compliance and monitoring outcomes.

    Ibama’s technical review led to the implementation of 13 programs, including underwater noise monitoring, wildlife impact studies, professional training and stakeholder engagement, key actions to ensure the project’s environmental integrity.

    It sets a regulatory precedent and builds foundational knowledge for the country’s offshore wind potential, but, do you believe offshore wind has real space to grow in Brazil’s energy mix?

  • Offshore Database: WSB.One

    Offshore Database: WSB.One

    Datamatters –

    Paulo Cantergiani, Market Intelligence Intern at WSB Advisors, conducted a comparative study of Brazil’s offshore support vessels (OSV) fleet, analyzing May 2024 against the same period this year. Drawing from exclusive data within WSB. One, our database, the study reveals important trends shaping the sector’s evolving dynamics.

    AHTS vessels recorded the sharpest decline, dropping from 53 to 50 units, a 5.7% contraction. The reduction reflects a temporary gap in chartering activity, largely linked to the timing of Petrobras tenders currently being finalized.

    Meanwhile, the RSV segment remained stable, with 28 active units throughout the period, reinforcing the steady demand for subsea inspection and maintenance services critical to offshore infrastructure integrity.

    PSV numbers also saw a slight reduction, from 129 units in May 2024 to 122 in May 2025. a 5.4% contraction.

    The findings highlight the differentiated behavior of each OSV segment and reinforce the value of real-time and data-driven decision-making. In a volatile market, access to accurate and granular fleet information remains a key asset for anticipating shifts and aligning commercial strategies.

    More details in the infographic below or by subscribing to our WSB. One database.

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  • Suriname on spotlight

    Suriname on spotlight

    Intcom Solutions, a Westhon company, the technology lead of our group, recently completed a productive week in Suriname. Headed by Alvaro Antunes, Intcom CEO, who also represented WSB Advisors and our partners in technology IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, presented a portfolio of advanced technology and artificial intelligence solutions tailored to the naval and offshore sectors.

    The initiative was part of a business mission organized by SEBRAE (Brazilian Support Service for Micro and Small Enterprises) and included a stop in Guyana—two countries that are quickly rising in strategic importance within South America’s energy landscape.

    Alvaro held high-level meetings with key stakeholders such as ExxonMobil, MODEC, Halliburton, SBM Offshore, Noble Corporation and SLB as well as with port authorities and local players. The objective was clear: to promote meaningful partnerships and demonstrate how Brazilian innovation can contribute decisively to the region’s offshore growth.

    Guyana is on track to reach a production milestone of approximately 1 million barrels of oil per day by 2027, a volume that could rival Brazil’s Campos Basin. Suriname, meanwhile, is preparing for a historic turning point: the beginning of offshore oil production. This week, SBM announced the award of the contract for the FPSO “GranMorgu,” the country’s first floating production unit, owned by TotalEnergies.

    “It is an honor for us to take part in such a defining moment for the economic and industrial trajectory of these nations—especially Suriname,” stated Antunes.

  • WSB tips – Open tenders & more

    WSB tips – Open tenders & more

    By Maria Eduarda Camba

    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?

    • Petrobras Acquisition of 4x Barges and 4x Pushers TRANSPETRO Vessels: Opportunity 7004461915 new deadline July 4th, 2025;
    • Petrobras Up to 3 SOVs: Opportunity 7004460732 new deadline July 4th, 2025;
    • Petrobras Acquisition of 8x GLP TRANSPETRO Vessels: Opportunity 7004344317 new deadline August 20th, 2025.

    What else is happening?

    • ECB lands 53-month UMS ES deal with Petrobras, entering Espírito Santo’s offshore market for the first time.
    • Normand Flower secured a 4-year plus options contract with Petrobras starting Q1,2026.
    • Equinor acquires 100% of Block S-M-1617, expanding in Brazil’s Santos Basin.
    • ECB seals EPRD Marlim contract with Petrobras, a 5-year offshore decommissioning project focused on eco-driven operations.
  • Charter: Normand Flower

    Charter: Normand Flower

    Solstad has confirmed the award of a new contract in Brazil for the construction support vessel (CSV) Normand Flower, which will operate under a long-term charter with Petrobras.

    The contract is set to begin in January 2026 and will span four years, with an estimated gross value of USD 115 million — excluding ROV-related services.

  • Energy Solutions are ON!

    Energy Solutions are ON!


    Petrobras announces the contracting of its first fully electric FPSOs. The P-84 and P-85 units, developed in partnership with ABB and Seatrium, will be deployed in the Atapu and Sépia pre-salt fields. Each platform will have the capacity to produce up to 225,000 barrels per day, but the main highlight is the full electrification of operations, expected to reduce greenhouse gas emission intensity by 30% per barrel produced.

    The package includes advanced automation and control systems, with part of the equipment to be manufactured in Brazil, strengthening the local supply chain. Seatrium will lead the engineering and construction of both units.

    This week, Petrobras also confirmed the restart of construction on Train 2 at the Abreu e Lima refinery (RNEST). The expansion aims to double the refinery’s capacity to 260,000 barrels per day by 2029, increasing the output of higher-value products with lower sulfur content.

    More Plans

    Beyond the new FPSOs, Petrobras is advancing on several other energy transition fronts:

    • Commercialization of VLS B24 bunker fuel, with 24% second-generation biodiesel made from agro-industrial waste.
    • First direct sale of coprocessed diesel with renewable content to an end customer.
    • Partnership with Embrapa to develop low-carbon biofuels and sustainable fertilizers using feedstocks such as soy, macaúba, and eucalyptus.
    • Successful test of 5% eucalyptus biomass oil blended with fossil feedstock—broadening the portfolio of low-carbon solutions.

  • ANP: Round 5

    ANP: Round 5

    The National Oil Agency (ANP) held the 5th Cycle of the Permanent Concession Offer (OPC) this week, delivering record-breaking results. The auction raised R$ 989.3 million in signing bonuses, the highest amount ever recorded among all OPC cycles. This figure represents a 500% increase over the minimum established in the tender, reaffirming the success of the round and the strong appeal of Brazil’s exploration potential.

    Planned investments for the exploration phase alone total R$ 1.46 billion, signaling market confidence in Brazil’s reserves and growing appetite for new frontiers, particularly in areas drawing global attention such as the Equatorial Margin.

    “The result was very positive and demonstrates investors’ confidence in Brazil’s exploratory potential. We saw a premium of nearly 3,000% in Equatorial Margin blocks. This was the first time areas in that region were offered under the permanent offer model,” noted ANP’s Acting Director-General, Patricia Baran.

    A total of 34 blocks were awarded to nine companies, covering both onshore and offshore assets. The areas are distributed across the Parecis Basin (onshore), and the Foz do Amazonas, Santos, and Pelotas Basins (offshore). Petrobras played a central role, securing ten blocks in the Foz do Amazonas Basin and three in the Pelotas Basin.

  • WSB tips – Open tenders & more

    WSB tips – Open tenders & more

    By Maria Eduarda Camba

    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?

    • Petrobras Wells Plug & Abandonment in Shallow Waters: Opportunity 7004427678 new deadline June 27th, 2025;
    • Petrobras Up to 17x PSVs: Opportunity 7004439824 new deadline June 27th, 2025.

    What else is happening?

    • The Saipem’s Pipe Layer JDS6000 arrived in Rio de Janeiro this morning, ahead of her Búzios-7 contract with Petrobras.

  • WSB tips – Open tenders & more

    WSB tips – Open tenders & more

    By Maria Eduarda Camba

    WSB Advisors is pleased to provide an update on the current long-term tenders that are open to offer.

    What has changed?

    • Petrobras Wells Plug & Abandonment in Shallow Waters: Opportunity 7004427678 new deadline June 13th, 2025;
    • Petrobras SEP Up to 6x PSVs: Opportunity 7004431928 new deadline June 27th, 2025;
    • Petrobras SEP Up to 1x PSV GC: Opportunity 7004436597 new deadline June 27th, 2025;
    • Petrobras SEP Up to 1x PSV MUF: Opportunity 7004436596 new deadline June 27th, 2025;
    • Petrobras SDSVs: Opportunity 7004370497 new deadline July 3rd, 2025.

    What else is happening?

    Eyes on new pre-salt prospects: Petrobras gears up to drill the first exploratory prospect in the Água Marinha block, Campos Basin, before the end of June.

    SEA1 Atlas reconfigures its tanks to boost MGO capacity and lands a 6-month fuel run contract with Saipem.

    In a bold move, TotalEnergies trades its 20% stake in the Gato do Mato project to Shell for an extra 3% in Lapa field.

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  • Firjan Oil Yearly

    Firjan Oil Yearly

    On Tuesday, June 10, Firjan hosted a landmark event to launch the 10th edition of the Rio de Janeiro Oil Yearbook, held at Teatro PRIO . The event brought together key figures from the industry, including representatives from Petrobras and PRIO, alongside government authorities such as PPSA, EPE and the State Government, all present to celebrate the release of this important publication.

    WSB Advisors, represented by Anidio Correa, and Intcom Solutions, represented by Alvaro Antunes, attended the event reinforcing their commitment to the growth and development of the O&G industry in Rio de Janeiro.

    The Rio de Janeiro Oil Yearbook compiles a comprehensive set of relevant data and insights on the sector, highlighting its significant impact on both the state and the country. The document explores the critical role of the oil and gas industry in job creation, tax revenue, foreign exchange earnings and its broader contributions to sustainable and socio-environmental economic development.

    Beyond data, the Yearbook stands out as a strategic tool for companies, policymakers and investors seeking to understand the current trajectory of the industry in the context of the global energy transition. A critical reading of this material helps anticipate market shifts, identify investment opportunities and guide corporate decisions aligned with the sector’s structural direction.

    Congratulations to FIRJAN on the production and publication of this essential document, which adds depth to the industry’s strategic value in Brazil.

  • Nor-Shipping 2025: highlights

    Nor-Shipping 2025: highlights

    Raphael Montes – WSB Proposals Manager & Partner, Paulo de Tarso Rolim de Freitas – WSB Advisory Services Lead, and Pedro Pellegrini – WSB Shipbroker Intern, returned from a two-week business tour through England and Norway. The trip offered firsthand exposure to market trends shaping the future of the maritime and offshore sectors in the North Sea, high-level meetings with key clients, and valuable opportunities to deepen strategic relationships.

    Five of the fourteen days were dedicated to Nor-Shipping 2025, held in Lillestrøm, near Oslo, from June 2 to 6. This 60th anniversary edition gathered shipowners, charterers, authorities, brokers and technology leaders. The Brazilian delegation stood out as one of the largest, with notable participation from Petrobras, Transpetro and government representatives like Admiral Lima Filho, Vice-Admiral Ralph Dias and Dino Antunes Dias Batista .

    Key topics centered around a critical industry question: how do we move forward while staying commercially viable and technologically relevant? Commercial and regulatory challenges were discussed in depth, both for shipowners and charterers.

    One entire day of the Nor-Shipping was marked by events/receptions organized by several Norwegian Broker houses, showing once more how the role of Brokers is embedded in the North Sea’s business, reinforcing the importance this secular profession has in the industry.

    On the energy front, there’s a clear shift happening. LNG, batteries/hybridization, non-fossil fuels? Not a single solution anymore! Instead of trying to argue and converge to a single solution for the future, we’re seeing a fragmented but active search for viable transitional fuels. Biomass, in particular, emerged as a dominant theme accross different panels and events.

    Althgough transitions and innovation were hot topics of this Nor-Shipping, some things never seem to change, as outlined by Pedro when noting the enduring conservatism of Norwegian Owners towards other markets where protectionist policies, market safeguards and not high enough net revenues such as Brazil still contrast with the desire to expand and attract newcomers to our market.

    Nor-Shipping 2025 was not just a trade fair, it was a mirror reflecting where the global maritime sector stands and where it’s headed. For those watching closely: which topics would you highlight from this year’s edition?

    What should Brazilian companies be putting on their radar?

  • Camorim celebrates new arrival

    Camorim celebrates new arrival

    Camorim has celebrated the delivery of its newest vessel, the ASD tug C-Harpia, this week in Itajaí. Built by Detroit Brasil shipyard, C-Harpia is the fifth and final unit in a series of ASD tugs ordered by the company. Each vessel in the series delivers 70 tons of bollard pull, with total investments approaching R$ 200 million.

    The first four vessels, C-Falcão, C-Fênix, C-Albatroz and C-Condor, were delivered between late 2024 and early 2025. With this addition, Camorim’s fleet now surpasses 150 vessels, including PSVs, AHTSs, barges, launches, floating docks and LHs, reinforcing its position as one of Brazil’s leading providers of maritime support services.

    “The C-Harpia is part of a project that pays tribute to powerful birds, but this vessel has a special meaning. It’s the first to bear the new ‘C’, a symbol of Camorim’s refreshed visual identity, launched as the company celebrated its 30th anniversary in May. In a way, this delivery closes a chapter in our shipbuilding program. At the same time, it marks the beginning of a new era for Camorim,” said Eduardo Adami, Vice President of Camorim.