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  • Petrobras starts drillings

    Petrobras starts drillings

    Petrobras began drilling well 4-BRSA-1392D-ESS in the Jubarte field, at a water depth of 968 meters. The site is part of the Parque das Baleias, offshore south of Espírito Santo, in the Campos Basin and is one of the main oil producers in Brazil. 

    The Brazilian oil company conducts the activity with the Brava Star drillship, from Constellation. The vessel is the most modern unit in the Constellation fleet. It was designed to operate in water depths of up to 12,000 feet (approximately 3,658 meters) and has a drilling capacity of up to 40,000 feet (approximately 12,192 meters).

    “About a month ago, the FPSO Maria Quitéria left China heading to Brazil. It will operate in the Jubarte Field, with an estimated production of 100 thousand barrels of oil per day from 2025. The national offshore market and even International are eager to see how the vessel will operate, which promises to innovate in reducing the emission of polluting gases”, recalls Omar Darian, Chartering Manager at WSB.

  • Enauta’s oil production

    Enauta’s oil production

    Enauta released the summary of its operating results for May 2024. The Brazilian oil company produced 504 thousand barrels of oil equivalent (boe) in the previous month, with an average of 16.3 thousand barrels per day.

    The numbers represent a drop compared to the previous month when the company produced 600,000 boe, with an average of 20,000 barrels per day. This drop is due to a five-day break for maintenance of the FPSO Petrojarl which works in the Atlanta field, in the Santos Basin. Natural gas production for May was not disclosed by Enauta.

    All this data refers to the Atlanta field, the company’s main asset. It also owns 45% of the Manati field, which is stopped for system adjustments, with the return of production scheduled for the end of June.

  • DOF announces PLSV contract with Petrobras for Skandi Vitoria

    DOF announces PLSV contract with Petrobras for Skandi Vitoria

    Exciting News! DOF has secured a major contract with Petrobras for the pipelay support vessel (PLSV) Skandi Vitória. This 3-year firm plus option contract starts in 2025. Proudly Brazilian-built and flagged, Skandi Vitória is owned by DOFCON, a 50/50 joint venture between DOF Subsea and TechnipFMC.

    “Reflecting on the visionary leadership of Helge Mogster and Mons Aase, who epitomized the true shipowner spirit. With a clear vision for the future of ultra-deepwater oil exploration, they leveraged Brazil’s unique Fund for Merchant Marine, enabling accessible, long-term financing at attractive rates. Their informed decision-making and calculated risks to build locally have proven successful over time. Congratulations to the entire DOF family on this enduring success”, said Paulo de Tarso Rolim de Freitas, Westhon’s Chairman of the Board, fondly recalls his engagement with Helge Mogster and Mons Aase during his time at Aker Promar, where they conducted highly professional negotiations for the construction of this great project in Brazil.

  • Up to 21 PSV’s tender: 11 confirmed

    Up to 21 PSV’s tender: 11 confirmed

    Petrobras released the partial homologation of the “Up to 21 PSVs” tender, as follopetrobws:

    11 vessels are confirmed: Bram Búzios, Allie Chouest and Roger White, from Bram; Batuíra e Prion, from Wilson, Sons; Starnav Scorpius, from Starnav; Sealink 178, from Camorim, Posidonia Lion, from Posidonia, Wm Pacific, from Marlim (Bravante Group), e Standard Defender, from Galáxia and a new vessel, Jack Edwards, from Bram, replacing Clarence Triche. Jack Edwards and Allie Chouest have already arrived in Brazil.

  • Subsea7 strikes Buzios 9 EPCI

    Subsea7 strikes Buzios 9 EPCI

    Subsea7 was awarded by Petrobras for the subsea development of the Búzios 9 field, approximately 180 kilometres off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, in Santos Basin.

    The scope of work includes engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, and pre-commissioning of 102 kilometres of rigid risers and flowlines for the production system. The fabrication of the pipelines will take place in Espirito Santo and offshore operations are expected to last for two years, starting in 2026. Subsea7 didn’t disclose the exact value, but defines as a ‘super-major contract’, being over $1.25 billion, reinforcing the growth of the company in Brazil.

    “Two years ago Subsea7 was awarded a contract similar to this one for the development of the Búzios 8 field, worth around USD 750 million”, remembers Omar Darian, Chartering Manager at WSB Advisors.

    Subsea7 confirms award

    On this monday (03), Subsea7 confirmed the award by Petrobras of four long-term day-rate contracts for PLSVs commencing in 2025. Together, these contracts have a combined value of over $1.25 billion. The contracts for Seven Rio, Seven Cruzeiro and Seven Sun comprise a firm three-year period while the award for Seven Waves comprises a firm four-year period. WSB reported in April further details regarding the commercial classification of the tender, including number of vessels expected to be awarded and daily rate levels.

    “Subsea7 is pleased to extend its successful, long-term relationship with Petrobras that has covered both day rate PLSV activities and major greenfield projects since 1998. We look forward to continuing to work together to deliver complex and challenging deepwater developments with high standards of safety and reliability”, said Yann Cottart, Subsea’s Vice-President in Brazil.

  • 2 become 10

    2 become 10

    “Petrobras is facing ‘owner’s market’ conditions. The oil giant remains asking for too extended offer validity periods, and vessels are getting fixed elsewhere in a much more dynamic market. Notwithstanding, owners’ challenges with financing modifications and other particular requirements of the Brazilian market remain, Petrobras ain’t getting what they expect to hire.

    The inevitable consequence is to review ongoing tenders as the current PSV demand being revised from 2 PSV/OSRV type to 10 units, now including oil, general cargo, fluid carriers and multipurpose PSV specs.”

    This is the reflection of Alexandre Vilela, CEO of WSB, on the recent change promoted by Petrobras in opportunity 7004270127 via Petronect.

  • 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.