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  • WSSV Bid

    WSSV Bid

    Petrobras has announced the final results of its tender for the charter of up to three Well Stimulation Support Vessels (WSSVs), initially launched in 2024. The selected contracts will have a fixed duration of 1,330 days – approximately three and a half years – with operations expected to begin in April 2027 or within 510 days from the contract signing date.

    Three vessels have advanced to the final shortlist phase, one step before official contract award: the Stim Star, operated by Halliburton, the Blue Marlin and Blue Orca, both operated by Baker Hughes.

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  • Latest news

    Latest news

    Petrobras has postponed two tender opportunities to August 8, 2025. The first refers to Opportunity No. 7004431928, covering up to six PSVs – SEP. The second, Opportunity No. 7004460732, involves the charter of up to three SOVs.

    According to BNamericas, Petrobras is evaluating a new subsea system named Hisep 2, designed to separate and reinject CO₂ directly on the seabed, making it possible to commercialize natural gas. This innovation reinforces the company’s strategy to expand domestic gas supply while advancing its decarbonization agenda. The first unit, Hisep 1, is already under construction by TechnipFMC in Rio de Janeiro and is scheduled for installation in 2028 at the Mero 3 field, in the pre-salt.

    The company has also initiated drilling activities at well 4-BRSA-1402-RJS, located in the Alto de Cabo Frio Central block in the Campos Basin. The operation is being carried out by the West Polaris drillship, owned by Seadrill. In June, Petrobras had already confirmed signs of oil in a nearby well within the same block. The area was acquired in 2017 and is being developed in partnership with BP, with both companies holding equal stakes.

  • Offshore briefing

    Offshore briefing

    Offshore Briefing — Drilling, Merchant Marine Fund, and New Charter Awards

    • Petrobras has started drilling the 9-BUZ-103D-RJS well in the Búzios field, located in the Campos Basin. The operation is taking place in 1,700 meters of water depth and is being conducted by the drillship Atlantic Zonda, owned by Eldorado Drilling and operated by Ventura Offshore.

    • Revenues from the AFRMM (Additional Freight for the Renewal of the Merchant Marine) reached BRL 2.2 billion in the first half of 2025, a 15% increase over the same period in 2024. Net revenue totaled BRL 1.9 billion, up 8.6%. Disbursements from the Merchant Marine Fund (FMM) reached BRL 979 million, largely driven by vessel and port infrastructure financing. Reimbursements to Brazilian Shipping Companies (EBNs) totaled BRL 333 million — 72% higher than the first half of 2024.

    • Solstad Offshore confirmed a contract award for the CSV Normand Mermaid with U.S. based SAExploration. The agreement, valued between USD 10 million and USD 30 million, is set to begin in July 2025 for 150 days with potential extensions. The scope also includes two Work Class ROVs, tooling and inspection services to be provided by Omega Subsea.

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  • Offshore Highlights: Early Milestones, FPSO Tenders and Project Updates

    Offshore Highlights: Early Milestones, FPSO Tenders and Project Updates

    – Repsol Sinopec announced that the FPSO for the Raia Project has successfully left dry-dock, 24 days ahead of schedule. In parallel, IBAMA has issued the Maritime Installation License, authorizing the beginning of offshore pipeline installation activities.

    – Instituto Brasileiro do Meio Ambiente e dos Recursos Naturais Renováveis – Ibama -has also granted PRIO the preliminary environmental license for the development system of the Wahoo field and its connection to the FPSO Valente (formerly FPSO Frade). This enables the company to move forward with the licensing process needed for subsea construction and tieback execution.

    – According to BNamericas, five major players: Shapoorji Pallonji Group, MISC Group, MODEC, Ocyan and BW Offshore, are preparing bids for Petrobras’ P-88 FPSO, which will support the revitalization of the Albacora field in the Campos Basin. Relaunched under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model in March 2025, the FPSO is scheduled to begin operations in 2030, with a processing capacity of up to 120,000 barrels of oil per day. Bid submissions are due by October 1.

    – BRAVA Energia confirmed the successful connection of wells 2H and 3H to the Atlanta Project. Both wells were previously part of the early production system via the FPSO Petrojarl I and are now undergoing testing and automation phases. Production may fluctuate during stabilization, but the company expects to reach peak output and operational efficiency in the coming months.

    – Petrobras has extended the deadline for opportunity no. 7004436596, which refers to the potential charter of up to one “MUF PSV”. The new submission deadline is July 23rd, 2025

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  • WSB tips – Open tenders & more

    WSB tips – Open tenders & more

    By Maria Eduarda Camba

    Hi, All

    WSB Advisors is pleased to provide an update on the current long-term tenders that are open to offer:

    What has changed?

    Petrobras has extended the deadline for opportunity no. 7004436596, which refers to the potential charter of up to one “MUF PSV”. The new submission deadline is July 23rd, 2025.

    Petrobras has extended the deadline for opportunity no. 7004436597, which refers to the potential charter of up to one PSV with GC. The new submission deadline is August 1st, 2025.

    Petrobras has extended the deadline for opportunity no. 7004439824, which refers to the potential charter of up to seventeen PSVs. The new submission deadline is August 8th, 2025.

    Petrobras has extended the deadline for opportunity no. 7004478234, which refers to the potential charter of up to six SOVs. The new submission deadline is August 13th, 2025.

  • WSB tips – Open tenders & more

    WSB tips – Open tenders & more

    By Maria Eduarda Camba

    WSB is pleased to provide an update on the current long-term tenders that are open to offer.



    Petrobras SEP Up to 1x PSV MUF: Opportunity 7004436596 new deadline July 22nd, 2025;

    Petrobras Up to 3x SOVs: Opportunity 7004460732 new deadline July 31st, 2025;

    Solstad Offshore has secured a new contract with Petrobras for the Construction Support Vessel Normand Pioneer. The 180-day charter, valued at USD 17M (mob included) , is expected to commence in October 2025.

    BR do Mar decree signed, promoting greener shipping and cutting freight costs by up to 15%, with R$19B annual savings.

  • Petrobras P78 – tunrkey model

    Petrobras P78 – tunrkey model

    Seatrium has officially reinforced that Petrobras contracted the FPSO P-78 under a full turnkey model — a first for the Brazilian operator in FPSO development. While common in the O&G sector, turnkey contracts remain rare for FPSOs, making this case especially notable.

    Under this model, the contractor is fully responsible for the entire project lifecycle: engineering, procurement, construction, integration, testing, commissioning and final delivery of a fully operational Floating Production Storage and Offloading unit. Petrobras, as the client, will simply “turn the key” to begin operations.

    The FPSO P-78 recently departed Singapore and is en route to Brazil, where it will be installed at the Búzios field in the pre-salt Santos Basin. The platform is scheduled to start production in 2025, with a capacity of up to 180,000 barrels of oil and 7.2 million cubic meters of natural gas per day.

    The unit is part of Petrobras’ pre-salt expansion strategy. By the end of 2027, the company expects to deploy four additional FPSOs in the Santos Basin: P-79, P-80, P-82 and P-83.

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  • Breaking News | Contracts, Connectivity, Autonomy — and a Key Industry Countdown

    Breaking News | Contracts, Connectivity, Autonomy — and a Key Industry Countdown

    Camorim has kicked off a new multi-year contract with Petrobras for the Line Handler C-Sepetiba. The vessel will remain on standby to support offshore units across the Campos and Espirito Santo Basins, handling emergency response, offload, backload and ship-to-ship operations.

    TideWise, the company behind Brazil’s first registered autonomous vessel, the USV Tupan, continues its upward momentum. Following domestic success, Tidewise is now preparing to expand into European markets, marking a key milestone in the internationalization of Brazilian maritime technology.

    Meanwhile, Transpetro, a Petrobras subsidiary, has completed a full modernization of communications systems across its fleet of 26 vessels through the PROMAR project. The upgrade brings faster, more stable and unlimited connectivity, significantly improving crew well-being and operational efficiency. With seamless access to internet, seafarers now benefit from video calls, onboard entertainment and telemedicine services.

    We’re now just 30 days away from Navalshore 2025, the largest maritime industry fair in Latin America. Scheduled for August 19–21 in Rio de Janeiro, the event will feature 136 exhibitors representing over 400 brands across 10,000m² of expanded space.

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  • Offhsore moves: Chartering & strategy

    Offhsore moves: Chartering & strategy

    Chartering & Strategy

    Subsea7, through the Subsea Integration Alliance (SIA), has secured a contract with Equinor to conduct concept studies for Phase 2 of the Bacalhau field in Brazil’s pre-salt Santos Basin.

    The strategic alliance between Subsea7 and SLB OneSubsea brings together teams from the UK, Norway and Brazil.

    Phase 1, expected to start production later this year, is already considered a technological benchmark. The Bacalhau FPSO, featuring MODEC’s next-generation M350 hull, will have a processing capacity of 220,000 barrels per day and connect 19 subsea wells in ultra-deep waters.

    With estimated recoverable reserves exceeding 2 billion barrels of oil equivalent, Bacalhau is operated by Equinor in partnership with ExxonMobil, Petrogal Brasil S.A. and PPSA (Pré-Sal Petróleo S/A).

    Meanwhile, Solstad Offshore has officially signed a long-term contract with Petrobras for the AHTS vessel Normand Turquesa.

    The contract is scheduled to begin in February 2026 and will run for four years, with an estimated gross value of approximately USD 84 million. This agreement follows a series of recent awards between Solstad and Petrobras, reinforcing the vessel’s owners strong positioning in Brazil’s deepwater support segment.

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  • Porto Central: agreement with Repsol

    Porto Central: agreement with Repsol

    Porto Central, currently under development in southern Espírito Santo, has announced a strategic partnership with Repsol Sinopec to carry out future crude oil transshipment operations at its planned liquid bulk terminal. Operations are expected to begin in 2027 using Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) adding significant capacity to Brazil’s maritime oil infrastructure.

    According to research by WSB Advisors, Porto Central will become only the second public

    port complex in Brazil with infrastructure capable of handling operations at this level of complexity. The only facility with such capabilities currently in operation is the Port of Açu, located roughly 150 kilometers away.

    “The agreement is another clear testament to Porto Central’s potential as a key hub for VLCC-scale oil transshipment through ship-to-ship operations. Since last year, the port has secured major agreements with Petrobras, Equinor and CNOOC – also renewed a partnership with M.A.R.S. to develop Brazil’s first Ship Recycling and Decommissioning Yard,” notes Daniel Buckley, Chartering Manager at WSB Advisors and tanker specialist.

  • Market News: FPSO, investments and Subsea projects

    Market News: FPSO, investments and Subsea projects

    This week, Brazil’s energy sector has taken another decisive step toward growth and diversification with key announcements involving upstream, downstream and subsea segments.

    McDermott has signed a “sizeable” contract with BRAVA covering the transportation and installation of flexible pipelines, umbilical and subsea equipment for new wells in the Papa-Terra and Atlanta fields. The agreement also includes pre-commissioning and onshore support services. The contract value ranges between $1 million and $50 million.

    Meanwhile, Siemens and Seatrium have been selected to supply the compression systems for Petrobras’ FPSOs P-84 and P-85. The two units, central to Petrobras’ pre-salt expansion strategy, are expected to enter production by 2030. The total value of the supply contract is approximately R$ 2 billion.

    Last Friday (4), Petrobras announced a R$ 33 billion investment plan focused on refining and petrochemicals at the Duque de Caxias Refinery (Reduc), in partnership with Braskem. The initiative revives major projects in the downstream segment and includes pilot production of Diesel R and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), improved integration with the Boaventura Energy Complex and expanded investment in workforce development.

    Adding to this, Petrobras is now seeking to attract Chinese investment to support its naval and logistics infrastructure. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed in Rio de Janeiro brings together major Chinese firms such as COSCO SHIPPING, Offshore Oil Engineering Co. and China State Shipbuilding, along with Brazilian shipyards including

    Estaleiro Mauá S/A, Enseada, Estaleiro Atlântico Sul and Estaleiro EBR (Estaleiros do Brasil Ltda), Petrobras and Transpetro will act as anchor clients with plans to commission 52 vessels and five FPSOs by 2026. The partnership aims to inject capital and technology into Brazil’s shipbuilding industry, aligning with government efforts to reindustrialize the sector after a long period of decline.

  • WSB tips – Open tenders & more

    WSB tips – Open tenders & more

    By Maria Eduarda Camba

    WSB Advisors is pleased to provide an update on the long-term offshore tenders currently open for submission. Several key Petrobras opportunities have updated deadlines, reflecting ongoing adjustments in Brazil’s offshore contracting environment.

    Below, the latest updates:

    • Petrobras SEP – Up to 1x PSV MUF
    Opportunity 7004436596 – New deadline: July 8th, 2025

    • Petrobras SEP – Up to 1x PSV GC
    Opportunity 7004436597 – New deadline: July 11th, 2025

    • Petrobras – Up to 17x PSVs
    Opportunity 7004439824 – New deadline: July 11th, 2025

    • Petrobras – Up to 3x SOVs
    Opportunity 7004460732 – New deadline: July 18th, 2025

    • Petrobras – SDSVs
    Opportunity 7004370497 – New deadline: July 31st, 2025

    • Petrobras FPSO SEAP-I & SEAP-II (BOT) Opportunity 7004338481 – New deadline: September 30th, 2025

    What else is happening?

    • Petrobras RSV auction has reached its final classification stage.