Two accommodation tenders by Petrobras (N15 and N16) have recently closed. The tender foresees a contract period of 1460 days firm and requires the units to have 450 PAX capacity for Petrobras. The N15 tender had Aquarius Brasil offered at a daily rate of USD 109.888,00 followed by Posh Arcadia and Posh Xanadu, both at a daily rate of USD 115.000,00. The opportunity N16 had Posh Arcadia in first place at USD 115.000,00 followed by her sister ship at the same value. In the next few weeks and upon conclusion of technical assessments, Petrobras shall publish the official commercial classification and announce the awarded unit.
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UMS results
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FPSO Atlanta is sold
The Malaysian company Yinson has exercised the purchase option and acquired FPSO Atlanta from Enauta. It will be installed in the field of the same name, in the Santos Basin. Phase one of the Atlanta development is expected to begin production in mid-2024 through six wells.
Yinson acquired the FPSO through the acquisition of AFPS BV, the company that controls the platform. The value of the purchase is US$ 465 million. Of this amount, US$86 million will be paid now and the balance will be paid over 15 years. According to Enauta, Yinson’s decision is important
togiven that it will save US$ 100 million in the Atlanta Definitive System project. In addition, the oil company informed that the sale will reduce risks in the development of the Atlanta Field. -
belov’s new OTSV
Belov Mares, the brand new PSV acquired by Belov Engenharia has concluded its modifications to the Petrobras OTSV contract. All adaptations took place in Belov’s own yard in Salvador, Bahia and the vessel has already arrived in Rio de Janeiro for trials and inspection by Petrobras. The charter of Belov Mares as OTSV came as a result of the Petrobras opportunity 7003569267 from 2021, which awarded the vessel a 4-year firm contract, after Belov was qualified first in the reverse auction process.
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Oceanpact with AHTS
Oceanpact has taken over the two AHTSs Skandi Saigon and Skandi Pacific from DDW Offshore, a subsidiary of investment company Akastor. The two vessels were hired by Oceanpact under a bareboat agreement plus purchase obligation back in 2021. Now with the completion of the firm period, the Brazilian owners have disbursed USD 18MM for both vessels. The two anchor handlers have
been renamed Rochedo de São Paulo and Rochedo de São Pedro respectively and are both under AHTS-TO long term contracts with Petrobras until 2025. -
buzios field production
Petrobras informed that the Búzios field, Santos Basin, the largest in the world in ultra-deep waters, reached in June the production of 1 billion barrels of oil equivalent. This result was reached just five years after the beginning of operations in the field. The Búzios field operates with five FPSOs: P-74, P-75, P-76, P-77 and Almirante Barroso. Petrobras’ Strategic Plan provides for the installation of six more units in Búzios by 2027 when capacity is expected to reach 2 million boed.
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petrobras decarbonisation
Petrobras is taking another step towards the decarbonisation of its activities in the oil and gas market. This time, the Brazilian oil company issued a tender to hire studies to assess future scenarios for the decarbonisation of maritime transportation. The contract involves the evaluation of options to decarbonise vessels through logistics and digitalization, hydrodynamic and machinery improvements and the use of technologies for carbon dioxide capture and alternative fuels such as hydrogen,
methanol, biodiesel and LNG. Earlier this year, Petrobras chartered its first AHTS equipped with hybrid propulsion. As previously mentioned in our Weekly Market Update, AHTS Mr Chafic of
owners BRAM (Edison Chouest Offshore) is expected to achieve an emission reduction of 15% upon completion of the battery’s installation. -
PSV availability
PSV 3000 Marlin Yare from owners Bravante has successfully concluded her term charter as an OSRV with Petrobras and is now available for spot and term opportunities. She is a UT755L design, DP1, 264m2 of free deck area and was built in 2001. In case of interest or for charter enquiries, please contact WSB Advisors at comercial@cms.oneenergynews.com.
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new UMS PB tender
Petrobras is once again in the market. This time, the Brazilian oil company seeks an UMS (floatel vessel) for a 600-day firm plus 600 days option contract. The tender is divided in two batches: The first one will be under the close dispute mode and the mobilization period is yet to be informed by Petrobras. Commencement of charter is set for March 1st, 2024. The second batch, unlike the first one, has been defined with 180 days for mobilization with commencement set upon completion of the mob period.
The first batch will have priority over the second given that the commencement date of March 1st, 2024 is Petrobras’ target. In terms of technical specifications, the proposed unit must have 440 PAX for Petrobras’ personnel, at least 600m2 of free deck area and must be built 2005 onwards. In case of interest, owners must submit their offer latest by August 11th, 2023.
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bram and 3R
AHTS 15000 Bushbuck has recently arrived in Rio de Janeiro. The vessel, under Bram Offshore management, has been mobilized and is expected to commence a long-term charter with 3R Petroleum in the coming weeks. In the meantime, AHTS 9000 Elizabeth C is engaged with 3R as Bushbuck’s front runner. Besides the Bram vessels, 3R has also chartered the PSV 3000 Ilha de São Sebastião from owners Oceanpact.
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prio with 100.000 boed
PRIO started production at well ODP5 (“F23P3”) in the Frade field, Campos Basin. At first, the Brazilian independent produces 8,000 boed at the site, bypassing the 100,000 boed total mark. In June, PRIO produced 96,000 boed, 57% of which came from the Frade field.
Frade is, therefore, the company’s main operational asset. The delivery of the ODP5 well is part of the third phase of the field’s revitalization. The start of production however, was scheduled for a year from now. The Frade field is located approximately 118 km off the north coast of the state of Rio de Janeiro, in water depths between 1,050 and 1,300 meters.
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ecovix and gerdau
Ecovix, owner of the Rio Grande shipyard and the steel company Gerdau were the winners of the tender for the decommissioning of the P-32 platform, a production system unit that was being used by Petrobras in the Campos Basin, Rio de Janeiro state.
The dismantling should start between 90 and 120 days and last around one year, counting from last 7th of July. Ecovix will receive the platform at the Rio Grande shipyard. Gerdau, in turn, will use the metal scrap generated as raw material for steel production.
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another petrobras tender
Petrobras released a new opportunity for the charter of RSVs (ROV support vessels). Once again Petrobras will entertain Brazilian and foreign tonnage. Interested parties can choose from 4 different batches to offer which vary on commencement date (March and July 2024 or January and July 2025) and technical specifications (number and types of ROV mobilized). Contract period for all batches is 1460 days firm. Deadline to submit offers is set for Augst 1st 2023.