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  • FPSO starts production

    FPSO starts production

    The FPSO Marechal Duque de Caxias started production last Wednesday (30). The unit, located in Mero 3, Libra block, in the Santos Basin, has the capacity to produce up to 180,000 boed (barrels of oil equivalent per day) and can compress up to 12 million m³ of gas daily, increasing total field productivity from 410,000 boed to 590,000 boed.

    The vessel was built by MISC, departed from China in February, and arrived in Brazil in May. In total, there will be 15 wells, consisting of 8 oil producers and 7 water and gas injectors, connected to the platform via subsea infrastructure.

    We at WSB are proud to be part of this milestone. In partnership with major companies like Belov, MISC, and CBO, WSB Advisors played a key role in various stages of the FPSO installation—from chartering offshore support vessels and coordinating complex engineering tasks to facilitating vessel inspections.

    “Brokerage and Beyond,” – We are always ready for new challenges.

    Want to know more about our involvement in the FPSO Marechal Duque de Caxias project? Read more here.
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  • Solstad renew contracts

    Solstad renew contracts

    Solstad Offshore has announced the details of contracts for three OSVs operating in Brazil. The company also reported that the combined gross value of the contracts is approximately $53 million.

    The AHTSs Normand Topazio and Normand Turmalina will be chartered for an additional year by PRIO and Brava, respectively. Earlier this month, the vessel Normand Cutter has finished a contract with Ocyan and started a new one with Prio.

    Want to read more? Get in touch with our commercial department to have access to WSB. One.

  • Norbe VIII at Guanabara Bay

    Norbe VIII at Guanabara Bay

    By Rafael Bortoloti

    The drillship Norbe VIII, owned by Foresea, has been anchored in Guanabara Bay, between the cities of Rio de Janeiro and Niterói. The vessel is currently undergoing the final stage of a scheduled maintenance that began on August 9 of this year.

    Norbe VIII arrived in Rio de Janeiro after spending 28 days in maintenance at a dry dock in Rio Grande do Sul, where it underwent cleaning, painting and general inspection, in a process managed by Ecovix.

    WSB reports that the vessel is expected to resume operations in November under a new contract with Petrobras. The last work was in Mero 4, Santos Basin.

  • FPSO with first oil

    FPSO with first oil

    Petrobras has announced that the FPSO Maria Quitéria produced its first oil on last Tuesday (15), in Jubarte Field, Campos Basin. The vessel has the capacity to produce up to 100.000 boed of crude and can process up to 5 million cubic meters of gas.

    Built by Yinson, the FPSO departed from China in May and arrived in Brazil in August, with its first oil production occurring earlier than originally planned, which was expected for 2025.

  • Insights on Brazil’s drilling scenario!

    Insights on Brazil’s drilling scenario!

    By Alexandre Vilela

    The state-of-the-art drillship Atlantic Zonda has departed Singapore en route to Brazil. This 7th-generation, dual-drilling rig, built on Samsung 96K design, is capable of drilling in water depths of up to 12,000 feet.

    Once in Brazilian waters, Petrobras will engage the Zonda for a 36-month contract, marking a key step in its $102 billion exploration strategy for 2024-2028, which includes drilling 50 new wells and deploying additional FPSOs.

    Local operations will be managed by Ventura Offshore, a Brazilian deepwater drilling leader with over 25 years of experience. Ventura recently celebrated a significant milestone by becoming a publicly traded company on the Euronext Growth stock exchange. With a proven track record of managing high-performance rigs like the Zonda and their own drillships like DS Carolina, Ventura is reinforcing its position as a key player in Brazil’s offshore development.

    Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project and Ventura Offshore’s continued growth!

  • WSB Special Seminar reunion

    WSB Special Seminar reunion

    Last thursday (10), the rooftop of WSB Advisors set the stage for a truly memorable evening. Despite a cloudy day and our constant hope for no rain, we were once again blessed with clear skies as the night unfolded, creating the perfect atmosphere for our team, dear friends, and some panelists from our recent WSB Seminar to come together.

    It was a fantastic opportunity to unwind and enjoy unpretentious conversations. The presence of leaders from Bravante, Solstad, Bram / Chouest, Marinsa, WTN Lak, Café na Trilha, Corintos, BP Energy, Efen, Norsul, Raízen, Intcom, Pinheiro Almeida, Eletronuclear, Delp, UMI SAN, ECB, and others made the evening even more special.

    A heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us and helped create this unforgettable experience. Together, we continue to build a strong business community.

  • WSB.One: All information on your screen

    WSB.One: All information on your screen

    Do you get our updates on your email?

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

    To stay updated on the details and outcomes of these and future bids, follow us on LinkedIn.

    However, if you are looking for in-depth information on contracts, historical and current daily rates, contract durations, and charterers — empowering your decisions with unmatched accuracy and depth — Get in touch with our comercial department to have access to WSB. One.

  • Petrobras with new RSV bid

    Petrobras with new RSV bid

    By Rafael Bortoloti

    Petrobras has issued a tender for the charter of up to 8 Brazilian flagged newbuild RSVs

    Key highlights
    1) Maximum vessel awards per Tenderer is 4.
    2) The extended mob days for the 3rd and 4th vessels will apply only if all are built in the same yard. 3) Current Deadline: October 29th, 17:00LT Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

    Main vessel technical details
    Engines running on diesel and ready to run on diesel-ethanol mix with up to 80% ethanol.
    1x Bow Tunnel Thruster 1500kW
    2x Bow Retractable Azimuth 1200kW
    2x Azimuth Main Propellers 2800kW
    DP-2 Class Notation
    2x WROV | WD 0-3000m | 24h/7
    Knuckle boom crane meeting SoW requirements

    To read all details, contact us at comercial@cms.oneenergynews.com 

  • WSB: Oil & Gas Expanding

    WSB: Oil & Gas Expanding

    Brazil’s oil and gas sector is, according to EPE, expected to attract $182 billion in investments by 2030, with production reaching 5.4 million barrels per day, positioning the country as the 5th largest producer globally. As stated by FIRJAN, the Federation of Industries of Rio de Janeiro, this increase will prompt 115,000 jobs in Rio de Janeiro alone, driven by the rising demand and 13 new FPSOs by 2028.

    At our recent WSB Seminar, FIRJAN’s Thiago Valejo emphasized the critical role of human capital in supporting this expansion. He also highlighted FIRJAN’s collaboration with Senai and others to expand training programs, ensuring the industry has the skilled workforce needed for the future. At WSB, we strongly advocate for transforming how the industry approaches talent and fully support FIRJAN’s initiatives.

    Count on WSB Advisors to guide your business through this exciting new phase!

  • Marine Fuels Market on the Rise in Brazil

    Marine Fuels Market on the Rise in Brazil

    By Alexandre Vilela

    The Brazilian marine fuels market is booming! Over the past few years, Bunker One has grown, with new operations and equipment. Meanwhile, Monjasa and local heavyweights Ipiranga, Raízen with a recently deployed new dedicated barge and Vibra (formerly BR Distribuidora) have jumped into the action, showing just how critical this market has become.

    With Efen (formerly NFX) leading the way as the first company to deploy dedicated PSVs for Marine Gasoil (MGO) clients directly offshore; and with the growing demand for VLSFO (Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil) and MGO, all major players are expanding their operations and seeking additional tonnage.

    Want to know more? Stay tuned!

  • Production news: an update

    Production news: an update

    The ANP (National Agency of Petroleum) has released the Monthly Report on Oil and Natural Gas Production for August 2024. During this period, the total production (oil + natural gas) reached 4.345 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (boed).

    Of this total,  3,340 million boed were extracted, reflecting a 3.4% increase compared to the previous month and a 3.5% rise compared to the same month in 2023.

    Natural gas production in August was 159,7 million cubic meters per day (m³/d). This figure indicates a 2.7% increase from July, but a decline and 8% compared to August 2023. 

  • Petrobras with new PSV tender

    Petrobras with new PSV tender

    By Alexandre Vilela

    Petrobras PSV New Building Bid Results are Out!

    As antecipated, Bram Offshore (Edison Chouest Offshore) and Starnav Serviços Marítimos have delivered the most competitive offers. Notably, Posidonia Shipping was about 10% higher than Bram, but worth highlighting that Posidonia’s bid was the lowest among those not utilizing their own shipyard—well done!

    The table below orders the bids from lowest to highest, but remember, Petrobras evaluates based on the total disbursement across all lots for the desired number of vessels.

    While negotiations are still pending, the logic suggests we may see 6 vessels from Bram and another 6 from Starnav.

    For more information, please contact us at comercial@cms.oneenergynews.com