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Regarding the new FPSO-type platform project for the Barracuda and Caratinga fields, Petrobras clarifies that the unit is one of six already planned within the Campos Basin Renewal Program. The first two FPSOs – Anita Garibaldi and Anna Nery – started oil production in 2023. Within Petrobras' governance, in stages of project maturity evolution, it... Continue Reading →
(NA) Japanese chemicals company Kureha will partner with Brazilian state energy group Petrobras to develop a new way to capture carbon dioxide from offshore oil fields. Kureha will start developing a new catalyst to be used in a carbon capturing device this fiscal year at its research facility in northeastern Japan, in a joint effort... Continue Reading →
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 →
(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 →
(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 →
(OE) Dutch offshore access provider Ampelmann announced it has signed a new contract to build two more W-type systems for Ulstein, on behalf of one of Germany’s major shipowners. This is Ampelmann's second contract with Ulstein to provide an integrated gangway system on two new vessels. The two W-types are estimated to be delivered by... Continue Reading →
Dutch offshore and marine services firm Boskalis said its Offshore Energy division saw its revenue increase by 50%, with an EBITDA increase of almost 70% in the first half of 2023. All business units within the Offshore Energy branch saw increases in both revenue and earnings. "A busy first half of the year was also reflected... Continue Reading →
(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 →
(OE) Offshore drilling contractor Transocean said Wednesday that the world’s first subsea 20,000 psi blowout preventer (BOP) had been successfully deployed from its Deepwater Titan drillship. The 20K BOP stack, supplied by NOV, is designed for use with extremely high-pressure reservoirs and can be used in ultra-deepwater applications "This cutting-edge technology opens up new opportunities... Continue Reading →
(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 →
