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  • WSB in new FPSO arrival

    WSB in new FPSO arrival

    “WSB is proud to cooperate with MISC in several capacities in this project. We are working with the extremely professional team of colleagues from MISC to deliver a successful mobilization of unit” says Omar Darian, Chartering Manager at WSB.

    FPSO Marechal Duque de Caxias has arrived in Brazil this week, set to enhance by 180 thousand boed the production of the Mero Field in the pre-salt region of the Santos Basin to over 590 thousand boed. The unit arrived straight to field, is being moored by Petrobras AHTSs before final preparations to start production shortly.

    Stay tuned for further updates on WSB role on this project and other companies involved, and the exciting developments in Brazil’s energy sector.

  • Petrobras signs deals for FPSOs

    Petrobras signs deals for FPSOs

    Petrobras has awarded two newbuilding contracts valued at approximately S$11 billion ($8.15 billion) to Seatrium for the construction of FPSOs P-84 and P-85.The two units will be installed, respectively, in the Atapu and Sépia fields, in deeper than 2 thousand meters waters in pre-salt of Santos Basin.

    Construction of the P-84 and P-85 FPSOs will commence in first quarter of 2025 with the final delivery expected to be in 2029. The production is expected to begin between 2029 and 2030.

    The vessels will have a daily production capacity of 225 thousand barrels of oil per day and process 10 million cubic meters of gas per day. Construction will be done in shipyards in Brazil, China and Singapore, with local content of 20% in P-84 and 25% in P-85.

    These will be the second units in their respective fields. Atapu already has the P-70, while Sépia has the FPSO Carioca. These projects are expected to reduce the intensity of greenhouse gas emissions by 30% per barrel of oil equivalent produced, being among the most efficient FPSOs in Brazil.

    Petrobras has a 65.7% stake in Atapu, in partnership with Shell (16.7%), TotalEnergies (15%), Petrogal (1.7%) and PPSA (0.9%). In Sépia, Petrobras has a 55.3% stake in partnership with TotalEnergies (16.9%), PETRONAS (12.7%), QatarEnergy (12.7%) and Petrogal Brasil (2.4%).

  • Foreign tonnage on the rise

    Foreign tonnage on the rise

    Further to our latest announcement on Bram Offshore’s foreign flagged PSV Juan C arrival, another two foreign flagged vessels have recently arrived in Brazil.

    Both vessels were awarded as PSV 4500 General Cargo in different Petrobras tenders. Robert Adams joins Juan C and will be mobilized for a 1460 days firm charter contract expected to commence in September. In addition, Allie Chouest was awarded earlier this month under the “Up to 21 PSVs”, also for a 1460-day firm charter contract with commencement set for August.

  • PSV arrives in Guanabara Bay

    PSV arrives in Guanabara Bay

    CSV Normand Fortress from owners Solstad has arrived in Guanabara Bay and will soon commence her two year firm plus two year option charter with Petrobras She will provide accommodation services (W2W) to support production activities on the Brazilian continental shelf. Additionally, with Normand Fortress joining the fleet, Solstad Offshore now has two vessels dedicated to accommodation duties for Petrobras. The other vessel, Normand Valiant, has recently been granted a six-month extension on her charter, ensuring her deployment is firm until mid-February 2025.

    Both vessels are equipped with fully motion compensated gangway systems from Ampelmann Operations. Normand Valiant is fitted with an A-type gangway designed to transfer 20 personnel safely and efficiently in under five minutes from vessels to offshore structures while Normand Fortress is equipped with an E-type gangway which can safely transfer personnel in sea states up to 4.5m Hs.

  • Petrobras RFI: Offshore Wind Power Plants

    Petrobras RFI: Offshore Wind Power Plants

    Petrobras has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights and conduct studies related to the design, supply, construction, assembly, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of offshore wind power plants in shallow waters off the Brazilian coast. Interested parties have until May 31st to respond.

    The state-controlled oil company provided basic characteristics of its potential offshore wind generation projects such as LDA, distance to shore, power generated, wind turbine capacity, array cables, export cables and foundation type.

    Petrobras is developing other offshore wind projects in Brazil A month ago the company signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to install a pilot offshore wind project in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, located in Northeast Brazil.

    This move aligns with global trends of traditional energy companies investing in renewable energy projects to meet sustainability goals and reduce carbon emissions. By exploring offshore wind power, Petrobras can leverage its extensive experience in offshore oil and gas operations, applying similar technologies and expertise to renewable energy projects.

    For more information on this RFI, contact us at comercial@cms.oneenergynews.com

  • USS George Washington again on Guanabara Bay

    USS George Washington again on Guanabara Bay


    This week, the view from our downtown Rio de Janeiro office has been transformed by the presence of the imposing United States aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73), anchored in Guanabara Bay where she will remain until Friday, May 24.

    The impressive ship embarked from Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, on April 5, with her 330 meters in length, 78 meters in width, and 74 meters in height. The voyage will go around South America to San José, California. Once back in the United States, the carrier will undergo a crew rotation before heading to Japan to replace USS Ronald Reagan.

    This visit to Brazil is part of “Southern Seas 2024,” celebrating 200 years of diplomatic relations between Brazil and the United States. Since May 15, American ships have been engaging with Brazilians in a friendly display of naval prowess. In a reciprocal gesture, the Brazilian Navy has also dispatched vessels to the United States.

    The USS George Washington’s last visit to Rio de Janeiro was in 2015, during another edition of Southern Seas. This magnificent ship continues to capture the attention and admiration of all, strong maritime ties between our two nations.

  • Petrobras with new comand

    Petrobras with new comand

    The federal government announced a significant change last May 14: Prates has resigned and Magda Chambriard will succeed him as the head of the Brazilian state oil company Petrobras.

    Chambriard, who previously served as the director general of Brazil’s oil and natural gas regulatory agency, ANP, from 2008 to 2016, is notably the only woman to have held that position. The company disclosed that Prates had requested a meeting on Tuesday night to discuss the early termination of his term.

  • Petrobras: chartering news

    Petrobras: chartering news

    Newbuilding tender: Petrobras opens for all tenderers (no pre-qualification). Also, PEOTRAM only demanded upon contract commencement. Maximum of 4 vessels per bidder remains.

    AHTS: New tender coming still within May 2024.

    OSRV: New tender coming November 2024.

    PSV: Three of five tenders still coming out this year. More flexibility: Mob and demob to be allowed on foreign flag vessels offers + 60 days firm offer short from originally 120 days added of automatic 60 days validation only if offer qualify.

    PSV 2025: Two tenders already confirmed for 2025.

    These news from LOEP. US-SUB demands and tenders not included on this note.

  • FPSO already in brazilian waters

    FPSO already in brazilian waters

    The FPSO Atlanta arrived in Brazil this week and has already started anchoring operations in the field of the same name, in the Santos Basin. Its arrival is on schedule as planned by the company, which aims to start exploratory activities in August this year.

    Built by Yinson, the vessel has the capacity to process 50,000 barrels of oil per day, 140,000 barrels of water per day, and store 1.6 million barrels of oil. The FPSO Atlanta and all exploration in the region are expected to create jobs, new charter contracts for offshore support vessels, and boost the national economy.

    As reported by us last month, six AHTS vessels have already been contracted, five from GRUPO CBO  (Parintins, AH Valetta, Bossa Nova, Iguaçu, and Endeavour) and one from Bram (Kirt Chouest). However, it is only a matter of time before the company opens up new chartering opportunities.

    Another FPSO on its way to Brazil that promises to stir the market is the Maria Quitéria, which left China a week ago, and will be electric. This vessel, also built by Yinson, will operate for Petrobras in the Jubarte Field in the Campos Basin, with an estimated oil production of 100,000 barrels per day starting in 2025.

  • Petrobras tender updates

    Petrobras tender updates

    Up to 21 PSVs

    10 vessels that were previously qualified were now awarded (Bram Búzios, Batuíra, Prion, Starnav Scorpious, Sealink 178, Posidonia Lion, WM Pacific, Allie Chouest, Roger White and Clarence Triche).

    1 vessel was enabled (Standard Defender) and six proposals remain under analysis.

    RSV

    2 vessels were awarded: 1 from Solstad (Normand Poseidon) and 1 from Oceânica, (Oceanicasub XVI).

    Oceânica still has 1 vessel that was enabled (Oceanicasub XIX) and 1 under diligence (Oceanicasub XVII).

    All vessels from above were offered under Brazilian flag/REB.

    9 vessels from Bram (Deborah Kay, Bongo, Paulo Cunha, Wildebeest, Joe Griffin, Santos Service, Spirit, Bravo and Eland) were awarded in the previous partial result.

    AHTS-R

    4 Brazilian flag/REB vessels were awarded: 2 from Bram (Atlas and Titan), 1 from DOF (Skandi Botafogo) and 1 from Solstad (Normand Sagaris).

    2 vessels were enabled: 1 from Oceânica, (Oceanicasub XIII) and 1 from Solstad (Normand Ferking), offered under REB.

    3 vessels remain under diligence: Asso Trentuno, Skandi Jupiter and Skandi Mercury.

    Up to 7 OSRVs

    Petrobras released the final result of the “Up to 7 OSRVs” tender. 7 vessels that were previously qualified, were now awarded (Aegis, Marlin Stolmen, Marlin Flamengo, Saveiros Pelicano, Mar Limpo II, Stratis Z and Asgaard Sophia).

  • PSV en route to Brazil

    PSV en route to Brazil

    Following the award as “PSV 4500 general cargo”, Bram’s Robert Adams is en route to Rio de Janeiro. She will commence a 1460-days firm charter with Petrobras alongside another PSV from Bram’s fleet; Juan C which has recently arrived in Brazil. After a long period prioritizing the hiring of national tonnage, Petrobras will be chartering both vessels under foreign flag.

  • WSB and Westhon at OTC Houston 2024

    WSB and Westhon at OTC Houston 2024

    We at Westhon and WSB Advisors, as proud members of Bratecc, were delighted to host, alongside Ronaldo Lima of our Board of Directors, Admiral Lima Filho’s visit to Port Houston this past Tuesday, May 7th, as part of our involvement in OTC Houston 2024.

    A heartfelt thank you to Bob Miltenberger, CEO NearshoreNetworks Miltenberger, Membership Director at Bratecc; John Moseley, Chief Commercial Officer at Port Houston; and Ricardo Arias, Trade Development Manager at Port Houston, for their instrumental roles in coordinating this significant event.

    Port Houston exemplifies remarkable collaboration within one of the world’s largest port infrastructures. Admiral Filho’s visit has provided us with invaluable insights and inspiration for shaping future regulatory frameworks and fostering business development.

    We are eager to leverage these insights to refine our strategies and further enhance our operational capabilities.