Miros and Belga Marine sign partner agreements to strengthen their close long-term collaboration and extend their partnership for local service, sales and distribution of products and as-a-service solutions in Brazil. The agreements also extend the target markets to the whole region of South America. “For more than eight years, Miros and Belga Marine have successfully... Continue Reading →
MODEC’s FPSO Anita Garibaldi MV33 Achieves First Oil in Brazil
(OE) Japan's MODEC said its FPSO Anita Garibaldi MV33 has achieved first oil production for Petrobras at the Marlim field in the Campos Basin off the coast of Brazil. The FPSO is leased on a 25-year time charter contract to the state-owned Brazilian energy company—one of MODEC's longest charters to date. The FPSO is the 16th FPSO/FSO vessel that MODEC has... Continue Reading →
Subsea7 Confirms Remote ROV Piloting Capabilities
(OE) Subsea7 reports a major advance in its remote piloting technology by fully operating a workclass ROV from Scotland to carry out operations 9,400km away off the coast of Brazil. Developed by Subsea7, it can perform key inspection repair and maintenance (IRM) tasks "precisely and safely" under remote control with the potential to increase operational flexibility.... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on payment of remuneration to shareholders
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, following up on the Material Fact of 05/11/2023, informs that it will pay today the first installment of the remuneration to shareholders for the first quarter of 2023. The gross amount to be distributed today is R$ 0.946788 per common and preferred share, of which R$ 0.278179 per share in... Continue Reading →
Prosafe sees new opportunities for its vessels as tender activity for 2024 and beyond heats up
(OET) Offshore accommodation provider Prosafe is optimistic about the demand outlook for 2024 and beyond, thanks to a substantial boost in tendering activity for this period. As a result, the vessel owner is anticipating higher day rates and fleet utilisation in the future. Prosafe recorded revenues of $21 million in 2Q 2023, compared to $60.9... Continue Reading →
Brazil’s PPSA sold Atapu field oil cargo to Equinor
(PN) PPSA carried out, this week, the direct sale to Equinor of the Union's second oil load from the Atapu field, in the Santos Basin pre-salt. The Norwegian oil company purchased 500,000 barrels of oil, with a price offer based on the reference value established for Atapu oil by the National Petroleum Agency (ANP). In... Continue Reading →
Shell announces the discovery of indication of natural gas at a depth of 3,000 meters in the Campos Basin
(PN) Shell notified the National Petroleum Agency (ANP) about the discovery of signs of natural gas in well 1-SHEL-35A-RJS, located in block C-M-659, in the Campos Basin. The well is in a water depth of 2,940 meters and was drilled by the Maersk Developer rig. As a reminder, block C-M-659 was acquired by Shell in... Continue Reading →
Brazil President Lula’s Aide: To Fund Energy Transition We Need Oil Money
(Reuters) There is no contradiction between defending an ecological transition and new oil exploration fronts, the chief of staff for Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday, as state-run giant Petrobras seeks clearance to drill a well at the mouth of the Amazon River. "It's in the name - it is an... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on FPSO Anita Garibaldi
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras informs that it put into production, this Wednesday, 08/16/2023, the Anita Garibaldi platform ship in the Campos Basin. Of the FPSO type (floating system that produces, stores and transfers oil), the unit will operate simultaneously in the post-salt and pre-salt of the Marlim and Voador fields. With a capacity to... Continue Reading →
Brazil Offshore Wind wants industrial policy to guarantee demand
(epbr) As of July 14, IBAMA had applications for licensing for 78 offshore wind projects, adding up to 189 GW of capacity with the installation of around 13,000 turbines on the Brazilian coast – this is almost the total power of energy installed in the entire country (194 GW). To get the projects off the... Continue Reading →