Tag: Petrobras

By Pedro Pellegrini

Dear All,

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

Open tenders:

What has changed?

• Petrobras 18x PSVs: Opportunity 7004439824 released Apr 24th, 2025;
• Petrobras Wells P&A: Opportunity 7004427678 released Apr 04th, 2025;
• Petrobras SEP 1x PSV MUF: Opportunity 7004436596 new deadline May 20th, 2025;
• Petrobras SEP 1x PSV GC: Opportunity 7004436597 new deadline May 22th, 2025;
• Petrobras SEP 6x PSVs: Opportunity 7004431928 new deadline May 20th, 2025;
• Petrobras 2x AHTS-TO: Opportunity 7004388639 new deadline May 05th, 2025.

What else is happening?

• Petrobras launches a new tender for 18 PSVs, bringing the total to 26 vessels in just a few days and heating up the Brazilian market for offshore support.
• Drillship Atlantic Zonda kicks off its first deepwater drilling campaign in Brazil, marking a new milestone in the country’s offshore exploration.

Yesterday (April 24), Petrobras has launched a large-scale tender to charter up to 18 Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs). The deadline for proposal submissions is May 19 at 5:00 p.m., and the opportunity is open to both Brazilian and international flags. Contracts will have a duration of four years.

The process follows Petrobras’ traditional closed-bid model, with the lowest price as the primary selection criteria, followed by an evaluation of each vessel’s technical specifications.

The opportunity includes:
• Up to 5 General Cargo PSVs (CG)
• Up to 8 Multipurpose (MUF) or Fluid Carrier (FLU) PSVs
• Up to 2 PSVs of the Hybrid type
• Up to 3 Multipurpose (MUF) or Fluid Carrier (FLU) PSVs — on separate commencement dates.

All vessels must have a deadweight (DWT) of either 3,000 or 4,500 tons. Full details are outlined in the tender documents.

Expected mobilization timelines:
• Lot A – January 2026 or within 180 days after contract signing
• Lots B and C – May 2026 or within 240 days after contract signing
• Lot D – September 2026 or within 305 days after contract signing

The volume of vessels under consideration is significant. Petrobras currently has three other ongoing PSV tenders, which could bring the total to 26 new vessels contracted in the coming months.

“The last time we saw something like this was in 2023, when the company launched tenders for 20 and then 21 vessels. This new opportunity is certainly a chance for companies that have been off the radar to re-engage with the market,” says Pedro Pellegrini, Intern Shipbroker at WSB Advisors.

Petrobras on the move! In less than a week, the company has issued three PSV charter requests;

Awards incoming! Partial results for the RSV and AHTS charter tenders have just been released;

Milestone! CBO Bossa Nova and AH Valletta successfully deployed a 120t torpedo anchor without A-Frame, using the In-Line Tensioner (ILT) for the first time.

By Pedro Pellegrini

Dear All,

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

Open tenders:

What has changed?

• Petrobras SEP 1x PSV GC: Opportunity 70044 released Apr 11th, 2025;
• Petrobras SEP 1x PSV MUF: Opportunity 70044 released Apr 15th, 2025.

Petrobras is preparing to launch a new tender for the Búzios 12 project later this semester, according to a Reuters report. The contract will follow the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model and cover the deployment of a new FPSO with a production capacity of up to 180,000 barrels of oil per day and 5.5 million cubic meters of gas daily.

The company already operates six FPSOs in the Búzios field, P-74, P-75, P-76, P-77, Almirante Barroso, and the recently added Almirante Tamandaré, highlighting the field’s strategic value. The latest unit has a capacity of 225,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day and can process up to 12 million cubic meters of gas.

According to ANP data, Búzios averaged 932,000 barrels per day in 2024, making it the seventh-largest producing field in Brazil. Petrobras is targeting 1 million barrels per day by the end of 2025 and aims to reach 1.5 million by 2030.

Petrobras Announces Tender for Chartering Up to Six PSVs

Petrobras announced today (April 10) the launch of a tender for the chartering of up to six Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs), under a SEP format — a process traditionally marked by limited public disclosure. Even so, WSB Advisors can provide the following details:

The vessels will support hydrocarbon exploration and production activities.

Key Details:

Selection Criteria: Lowest total price, as outlined in Addendum D.

Contracting Structure:

Lot A: Up to 4 General Cargo PSVs (CG)

Lot B: Up to 2 Multipurpose (MUF) or Fluid PSVs (FLU)

Contracts will follow the lot priority order specified in the below table.

Estimated Start of Operations: January 2026 or 180 days after contract signing, whichever occurs later.

Proposal Submission Deadline: May 6, 2025

Contract Duration: 1,460 days (4 years)

For more information, contact: comercial@cms.oneenergynews.com

Petrobras has launched a new tender for the permanent abandonment of dry-completion offshore wells, decommissioning of jackets, and plugging of oil, gas, or water wells, including supply of materials. The opportunity, listed under number 7004427678, is open for proposal submissions until June 10th.

The scope covers six wells located in Bahia, primarily near the city of Itaparica. These shallow-water assets are at depths ranging from 0.5 to 15 meters and reflect Petrobras’ continued focus on responsible decommissioning and environmental compliance.

By Rafael Bortoloti

Petrobras has issued a new tender for the FPSO P-88, aiming to revitalize the Albacora Field in the Santos Basin. After canceling the previous process a year ago, the oil company is now relaunching the opportunity under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model, with the vessel transfer date to be defined in the contract.

The FPSO is expected to begin operations in 2030, reaching a maximum production capacity of 120,000 barrels of oil per day. Proposals must be submitted by October 1, with a significantly higher number of interested parties anticipated this time.

Opportunity number: 7004415516

For more details, contact comercial@cms.oneenergynews.com.

Offshore Myths – April 1st

In Brazil, April 1st is known as Day of Lies, elsewhere know as April Fools’ Day. But today, WSB is breaking tradition by highlighting some of the biggest myths in the offshore industry:

⚓️ “Drill anywhere, and you’ll find oil.”
⚓️ “All OSV’s are the same.”
⚓️ “Anyone can charter a vessel.”

What other offshore myths have you heard? Share them with us!