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  • Búzios field: boosting Brazil production?

    Búzios field: boosting Brazil production?

    By Rafael Bortoloti

    Búzios Field: A Game Changer for Brazil’s Oil Production?

    Petrobras has announced that the FPSO Almirante Tamandaré started production on February 15. Operating in the Búzios field, within the pre-salt layer of the Santos Basin, the vessel has a production capacity of up to 225,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (bpd) and can process 12 million cubic meters of gas daily.

    Built and chartered by SBM, the FPSO departed China on July 31, arrived in Brazil in October (2024), and now joins five other units in Búzios: FPSOs P-74, P-75, P-76, P-77, and Almirante Barroso. Petrobras expects that Almirante Tamandaré will help push Búzios production to 1 million bpd this year and 1.5 million bpd by 2030.

    According to the ANP (National Oil Agency), the Búzios field produced an average of 932,000 bpd in 2024, ranking seventh in the country. Tupi and Marlim currently lead with just over 2.6 million bpd each.

    New Oil Discovery at Búzios

    Petrobras also recently announced a new oil find beneath the field’s main reservoir. Tests at 5,600 meters deep confirmed the presence in well 9-BUZ-99D-RJS, drilled 189 km off the coast of Rio de Janeiro in 1,940 meters of water depth.

    With record output and new discoveries, is Búzios shaping up to be the key driver of Brazil’s offshore expansion?

  • Brava and Trafigura: agreement

    Brava and Trafigura: agreement

    Brava Energia has signed a contract to sell 6 million barrels of oil from the Atlanta Field consortium (80% Brava, 20% Westlawn) to Trafigura PTE, a global player in the trade and logistics of oil, refined products, metals, minerals, gas, and energy.

    According to Brava, the contract’s pricing is indexed to international low-sulfur bunker benchmarks.

    Production at the Atlanta Field is carried out by the FPSO Atlanta, which has a production capacity of up to 50,000 boe/d, can treat 140,000 barrels of water per day, and store up to 1.6 million barrels of crude.

  • BNDES: R$6 billion for Naval Projects

    BNDES: R$6 billion for Naval Projects

    By Rafael Bortoloti

    The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has approved R$6 billion in credit for projects funded by the Merchant Marine Fund (FMM) in 2024, the highest amount in 12 years.

    This marks a significant increase compared to the period from 2019 to 2022, when only R$1.9 billion was approved. Additionally, the 2024 funding alone surpasses the total approvals from the previous seven years (2016-2022), which amounted to R$3.9 billion.

    The FMM is a financial fund dedicated to supporting Brazil’s merchant marine and shipbuilding industry. This funding aligns with the sector’s revival, as WSB has been reporting. Several shipyards are reopening, and new bids for OSV newbuilds are emerging.

    👉 Do you see this as a sign of a strong and lasting recovery for the industry?

  • Petrobras and Tranpetro: updates bids coming

    Petrobras and Tranpetro: updates bids coming

    Coming soon:

    Transpetro is about to release the Gas Carrier New Build tender. Monday next week? (17/2). Let’s stay tuned.

    The new tender shall come out to market in connection with the previous tanker handy-size being signed. Things are moving.

    “Way to go! Transpetro/ Petrobras The industry has entered an inevitable (and hopefully virtuous) newbuilding cycle which in good reason may last for at least a decade. The time is now”, says Alexandre Vilela, CEO of WSB Advisors.

  • Sports as an Ally in the Corporate World

    Sports as an Ally in the Corporate World

    Supporting sports goes beyond competitions and athletes.
    It serves as a foundation for developing essential skills that also drive success in the corporate world. Discipline, resilience, teamwork, and perseverance are crucial values for both athletes and professionals navigating daily challenges in their careers.

    Mauricio Almeida, General Director at Pinheiro Almeida, Pericia e Assist. Técnica Judicial and a Westhon partner, is a prime example of how sports and business are connected. He recently traveled to Navegantes, Santa Catarina, to support the duo Maria Laura and Isabel Holanda in the first stage of the Beach Volleyball Circuit, which concluded last weekend. While there, he also took the opportunity to monitor the local shipbuilding market, particularly the shipyards, one of the region’s key industries.

    At the same time, WSB has another strong example of the link between sports and business: our CMO, Fernando Vilela, who balances his corporate career with his passion for cycling—something he shares daily through Café na Trilha.

    “We believe sports can change lives, and supporting young talent is essential for them to reach their full potential. Initiatives like these make a difference in national sports,” says Maurício.

  • Camorim: exciting news

    Camorim: exciting news

    By Rafael Bortoloti

    Camorim has officially started a four-year contract with Petrobras for the LH C-Salvador, supporting platform operations in the Campos Basin. But this isn’t the only reason for celebration.

    The company also marked the start of another four-year contract with Petrobras for the OSRV Aegis. Additionally, Camorim recently held the naming ceremony for the C-Albatroz, the third in a series of five vessels being delivered by Detroit Brasil shipyard. The C-Fênix and C-Falcão are already in operation, with the remaining two, C-Condor and C-Harpia, expected later this semester.

  • Tidewise: Authorized to Operate Autonomous Vessels

    Tidewise: Authorized to Operate Autonomous Vessels

    TideWise, a Brazilian engineering company specializing in autonomous maritime solutions, has recently received authorization from ANTAQ to operate autonomous vessels of up to 2000 hp. First case of an EBN requesting authorization for an autonomous vessel.

    With this approval, Tidewise is now authorized to provide offshore vessel services.

    Reshaping the future of the maritime industry?

  • Porto Central and Equinor: transshipment operations

    Porto Central and Equinor: transshipment operations

    By Rafael Bortoloti

    Porto Central and Equinor have finalized a contract for oil transshipment operations at the port’s liquid bulk terminal using the Ship-to-Ship (STS) model. The facility, located in Presidente Kennedy at the southernmost tip of Espírito Santo, is set to begin operations in December 2027 after three years of construction.

    Positioning itself as a “diversified energy hub,” Porto Central is expected to transfer around 1 million barrels of oil per day. The terminal will accommodate large vessels, including VLCCs and Suezmax.

    “This contract is highly significant for both Equinor and Porto Central. It’s also worth noting that the terminal recently signed a similar agreement with a subsidiary of
    CNOOC International and renewed its decommissioning and recycling services contract with M.AR.S. Little by little, it’s becoming a major player,” says Daniel Buckley, Chartering Manager at WSB and tanker expert.

  • A memorable evening at rooftop

    A memorable evening at rooftop

    Yesterday (5/2), we had the pleasure of welcoming clients and friends for another relaxed and joyful evening at our Rooftop. The Carnival spirit is in the air, vibrant colors, great music, and an atmosphere of pure celebration!

    It was a fantastic night filled with laughter, great conversations, and, of course, the energy that Carnival season brings. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us! Let’s keep the party going all month long!

  • New SDSV is out

    New SDSV is out

    By Alexandre Vilela

    As WSB have been anticipating to its clients and partners, Petrobras released a new opportunity to charter Shallow Diving Support Vessels (SDSV). The tender will once again use the reverse auction process to sort out best offers among the bidders.

    At this moment, tender documents/information have not yet been disclosed in Petrobras e-sourcing portal, other than the current deadline set to Feb. 26 and that both Brazilian and Foreign Flag offers will be entertained, with Brazilian tonnage taking preference and priority.

    Stay tuned to WSB Advisors to learn more details about this opportunity.

  • WSB.One: All information on your screen

    WSB.One: All information on your screen

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  • Vast and CNOOC: new agreement

    Vast and CNOOC: new agreement

    By Rafael Bortoloti

    Vast Infraestrutura has announced a new contract to provide oil transshipment operations, using the ship-to-ship model, with CNOOC International. The agreement is valid for three years and will be carried out at T-OIL, Porto do Açu. The location is under the management of the infrastructure company, which aims to transform it into a hub for the storage and handling of liquids.

    This is the second oil transshipment agreement between Vast and China National Offshore Oil Corporation since 2022. CNOOC holds assets in Búzios and Mero fields.

    “The ship-to-ship operations are performed for CNOOC´s crude cargoes from Suezmax shuttle tankers that loaded off FPSOs to top off VLCCs for their exports to the Far East”, details Daniel Buckley, chartering manager at WSB.