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?
What else is happening?
WSB Advisors is pleased to provide an update on the current long-term tenders that are open to offer.
What has changed?
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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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.
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 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.
This Wednesday, June 11, Brazil celebrates Navy Day.
The date (marks, recalls, “honors”) the Naval Battle of Riachuelo, which took place exactly 160 years ago on the Riachuelo creek, a tributary of the Paraná River in Argentina. The Brazilian fleet’s victory is widely seen as a turning point in favor of the Triple Alliance (Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay) against the Paraguayan forces during the Paraguayan War (1864–1870).
In the Battle of Riachuelo, Brazil was led by Admiral Barroso, whose name today is carried by one of Petrobras’s most important FPSOs. The unit – FPSO Almirante Barroso – operates in the Búzios field, part of the pre-salt layer in the Santos Basin.
A surprising turn in Brasília.
Brazil’s Senate has just approved, in first vote, a bill (PL 3178/2019) that could end Petrobras’ preferential rights in the pre-salt and allow greater flexibility between production sharing and concession models. Other discussions and votes yet to take place.
This happens in a Congress where both houses are currently under the influence of the PT-led government — of President Lula. One might expect stronger moves to reinforce Petrobras’ role. Instead, what we see is a potential opening of the market to broader competition.
Democracy shows its strength when decisions are debated in Congress — even when outcomes defy expectations.
If passed, this could mark a structural shift in how Brazil attracts investment to its upstream segment.
At WSB Advisors, we’ll be following closely — and so should anyone with eyes on the pre-salt.
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?
What else is happening?
Fernando Vilela, CMO of WSB Advisors and Westhon and the creator behind Café na Trilha, one of Brazil’s leading cycling channels, begun June with a series of memorable and rewarding achievements.”
He was invited to attend the launch event for Shimano’s new XTR line. Held in the countryside of São Paulo, the event brought together top figures in the industry, including Brazil’s greatest mountain bike rider and world champion, Henrique Avancini.
After months of anticipation, the new components officially hit store shelves on June 4.
Over the weekend, Vilela also competed in the Sertões mountain bike race, a three-day challenge covering over 100 km and significant elevation gain in the Serra da Mantiqueira, Campos do Jordão (SP). Representing WSB and Westhon, our CMO delivered an impressive performance and took first place in his category. The organizers are now preparing for the Rally dos Sertões, the largest rally in the Americas, as well as another stage of Sertões Bike in Nova Lima (MG).
More updates at @cafenatrilha.
Intcom Solutions and WSB Advisors hosted “Roof for The Tops” yesterday, June 5, to welcome part of the CNOOC delegation. The event brought together around 35 executives from leading offshore and energy companies on Westhon’s rooftop, creating a relaxed yet strategic space for exchanging ideas, insights, and strengthening industry connections.
The evening combined quality networking with good wine, appetizers and a rock and roll soundtrack, capped off by the debut of Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti leading Brazil’s national football team in a goalless draw against Ecuador.
· Solstad has confirmed the signing of contracts with Petrobras for the AHTS vessels Normand Sigma and Normand Sirius scheduled to begin in Q1 2026. Both contracts will run for four years with a combined gross value of approximately USD 210 million.
· WSB Advisors was present and proudly served as one of the sponsors of the Brazilian Party, a side event held during Nor-Shipping 2025. The main conference continues through Friday, June 6, and has drawn thousands of global industry leaders for high-level discussions on innovation, sustainability, and international collaboration in the maritime and offshore sectors.
· Oil States Brasil announced it has signed a contract with a major international group that operates shipyards in Brazil. The project involves specialized titanium joint welding services, one of the company’s core areas of expertise, and is linked to the topsides construction of an FPSO chartered by a major operator to a prominent international oil company.
Available information suggests a possible link to the FPSO Raia, being built by BrasFELS for Equinor, or to Seatrium’s construction of the P-84 and P-85 FPSOs for Petrobras.
👉 Care to take a guess?
· Two active bidding opportunities from Petrobras remain open under SEP:
o Up to 6 PSVs (Opportunity 7004431928), with a new deadline of June 12, 2025.
o Up to 1 PSV GC (Opportunity 7004436597), also extended to June 12, 2025.
On Wednesday, June 4, Petrobras delivered a comprehensive update on Brazil’s oil and gas landscape during the seminar “Brazil Nor-Shipping 2025: Future-Proofing Maritime Collaboration Between Brazil and Norway,” held as part of Nor-Shipping 2025.
The session was led by Marcio Pereira and attended by key stakeholders from the offshore and maritime sectors, highlighting the main themes addressed during the event. WSB Advisors was present with Raphael Montes, Pedro Pellegrini and Paulo de Tarso Rolim de Freitas.
The agenda covered projections for CO₂ emissions and Brazil’s 2050 energy mix, along with the expected demand for oil and its implications for offshore support vessels (OSVs) and cabotage shipping. The presentation also explored developments in FPSO deployment, upcoming decommissioning projects, and the role of ESG principles in shaping industry practices.
In addition, Petrobras presented insights into subsea fleet capabilities, service offerings, and long-term market forecasts, with emphasis on the growing strategic alignment between Brazilian and Norwegian companies in the energy transition.