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  • Brazilian presence gains visibility at OTC

    Brazilian presence gains visibility at OTC

    Around 30,000 professionals from the offshore sector are gathered in Houston for the 2026 edition of the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2026, which features a strong presence of Brazilian companies and institutions.

    At the opening of the event on Monday, BRAVA Energia stood out by receiving the OTC Distinguished Achievement Award for Companies for the development of the Atlanta Field, located in Brazil’s Santos Basin. The recognition highlights the project’s technical relevance within the global offshore industry.

    The company also took part in the conference’s technical program.
    Carlos Travassos, joined the panel “Around the World,” addressing the topic “Brazil Offshore Energy in a Nutshell – Next Wave & New Frontiers.” Meanwhile, BRAVA’s Executive Manager Vinícius Passos presented the Atlanta Project during the “Showcases – Largest Worldwide Developments” session, focused on major global industry projects.

    ANP – Agência Nacional do Petróleo, Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis, is also attending the event, represented by senior officials. In partnership with PPSA (Pré-Sal Petróleo S/A), the agency hosted a seminar focused on upstream opportunities in Brazil as part of the conference’s side events.

    Another highlight of Brazil’s participation is Firjan SENAI, which is holding the first international edition of its Supplier Opportunities Network Program (RdO), in partnership with Sebrae RJ. The initiative brings together companies including Baker Hughes, Hanwha Ocean, and SLB, alongside participation from Petrobras, Transpetro – Petrobras Transporte S. A., and Radix.

    OTC 2026 also features the Brazil Pavilion, coordinated by ONIP, bringing together national companies and institutions to promote Brazilian products and services in the international market.

    The Westhon Group is also present at the event. Alvaro Antunes, CEO of Intcom Solutions, is among participants in parallel industry discussions in Houston, including a roundtable on contractor oversight in industrial operations.

    Note: Participant figures are based on industry estimates. Panel titles are not specified to ensure editorial accuracy.

  • WSB Advisors at OTC Brasil

    WSB Advisors at OTC Brasil

    By Rafael Bortoloti

    The Expomag Convention Center in Rio de Janeiro hosted OTC Brasil 2025 from October 28 to 30, bringing together key stakeholders from across the oil, gas, and energy value chain. Inspired by the traditional OTC Houston, the conference gathered thousands of attendees and reinforced Brazil’s role in the global offshore industry.

    WSB Advisors attended the event with a delegation representing commercial, technical, content and HSEQ functions: Raphael Montes (Proposals Manager), Pedro Pellegrini (Shipbroker Intern), Romulo Bacchiega (Head of Content & Sales), Ronaldo Lima (Senior Advisor), Genesio Ramos (New Building Lead), Jake van den Dries (Partner & HSEQ Lead), and Daniel Buckley (Chartering Manager). Their presence underscored our commitment to following industry trends and strengthening strategic relationships across the energy ecosystem.

    OTC Brasil (Source: Ronaldo Lima/WSB Advisors)

    Under the theme “The future of deepwater technologies: connecting oil, gas and renewables,” this year’s edition highlighted the potential of Brazil’s Equatorial Margin, along with discussions on AI, CCUS, offshore wind, and diversity. The program featured more than 200 exhibitors and 150 speakers, including executives from Petrobras, Shell, Equinor, TotalEnergies, Chevron, SLB and TechnipFMC, as well as government representatives from Amapá, home to Petrobras’ FZA-M-059 exploration block.

    The exhibition floor reflected strong participation from industry players such as Porto do Açu, Camorim and Posidonia, in addition to offshore equipment and service providers, IBP, and DNV. The audience ranged from C-level leaders to entrepreneurs, students and operational professionals, reinforcing the event’s collaborative profile.

    A technical highlight was TotalEnergies’ presentation of a new, safer and more efficient polymer technology for well cementing operations on drillships.

    Held every two years, OTC Brasil remains a key forum for networking, business development and knowledge exchange shaping the future of the Brazilian offshore industry. For WSB Advisors, the event was an opportunity to deepen market insights, strengthen partnerships and reaffirm our role in supporting clients through the evolving energy landscape.

    In addition to the exhibition, WSB Advisors also attended parallel events such as Triunfo Cocktail Party at EXC Rio.

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