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Oct. 15 (offshore-energy.biz) Houston-based Zupt, part of Swiss technology group Rosenxt Group, has signed a framework agreement with Brazil's Mitang Brasil - Soluções Submarinas to jointly support subsea services in Brazil. Based in Rio de Janeiro, Mitang provides offshore survey and positioning services, with experience in LBL positioning, USBL calibration, hydrographic survey, dimensional control, and... Continue Reading →
Oct. 15 (offshore-energy.biz) Norway's TMC Compressors has been selected for the delivery of a compressed air system for a floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) that is currently being upgraded in China before deployment offshore Brazil for its third phase of life. The Maromba FPSO, formerly known as FPSO Polvo, is undergoing upgrades at... Continue Reading →
Oct. 13 (oilprice.com) Guyana, one of the world's newest oil exporters, is poised to surpass one million barrels per day in crude oil exports for the first time this December, marking another extraordinary milestone for the small South American country. According to Bloomberg, December's preliminary loading schedule includes 33 million barrels of crude exports, equivalent... Continue Reading →
Oct. 9 - (splash247) Brazilian subsea services player Oceânica Engenharia has won a four-year contract worth around R$354m ($70m) from Petrobras. The new deal covers specialised offshore diving services and diverless operations using ROVs and associated subsea tooling. Oceânica said it could carry out work across up to four simultaneous service fronts, with operations expected... Continue Reading →
Oct. 9 - TechnipFMC has secured a contract with Petrobras to supply flexible pipeline systems for offshore projects in Brazil. The agreement, won following a competitive bidding process, involves developing solutions for various pre-salt fields. Classified by TechnipFMC as "significant," the contract is valued between US$ 75 million and US$ 250 million. The company booked... Continue Reading →
Rio de Janeiro, October 8, 2026 – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras) announces that it participated in the 4th Production Sharing Permanent Offer Cycle and the 6th Concession Permanent Offer Cycle promoted by Brazil’s National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP). In the 4th Production Sharing Permanent Offer Cycle, the company acquired the Azurita... Continue Reading →
Oct. 8 (OE) Rockhopper Exploration has agreed to invest $44 million to acquire a 35% interest in the OSX-1 floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel, which is planned for the accelerated development of the Sea Lion oil field in the North Falkland Basin. The company has entered into a subscription agreement to acquire ordinary... Continue Reading →
Oct. 8 (OE) Framo has signed a four-year agreement with Petrobras to inspect and maintain pumping systems across the Brazilian energy company's fleet of about 30 floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) units, in what the Norwegian pump manufacturer said was its largest service contract of its kind to date. The agreement covers inspection, maintenance... Continue Reading →
Oct. 7 - The auction for the 4th Permanent Offer Cycle under the production-sharing regime concluded with seven blocks awarded out of a total of 13 areas offered by the National Agency of Petroleum (ANP). In total, the event generated R$ 530.46 million in signature bonuses and projects investments of R$ 778.42 million in the... Continue Reading →
Oct. 7 (TN) Constellation, Brazil's largest offshore drilling company, has received Approval in Principle (AiP) certification from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its "Fuel Processor" project—an innovative technology designed to boost energy efficiency and reduce emissions in diesel engines used on offshore units. AiP validates the safety and technical soundness of disruptive solutions... Continue Reading →
