Nov. 11 (offshore-energy.biz) How smarter ROV deployment starts with smarter, real-time sea state measurement. The deployment of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) is one of the most critical and riskiest activities in offshore operations. These subsea systems are essential for tasks such as inspections, repairs and construction in challenging underwater environments. But when it comes to... Continue Reading →
Petrobras Takes Technical Precautions and Studies New Solutions to Explore Resources in the Equatorial Margin
Nov. 10 (PN) The great potential to be discovered in the basins of the Equatorial Margin motivated Petrobras to undertake a long and arduous environmental licensing process with IBAMA (Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources). Having overcome this stage, the oil company is now beginning to face the technical and economic challenges. Currently,... Continue Reading →
Transpetro Launches Tender for Contracting Medium-Sized Vessels
Nov. 10 - Transpetro launched the third international public tender of the Petrobras System Fleet Renewal and Expansion Program. The new tender calls for the contracting of four new medium-sized vessels of the MR1 (Medium Range) class, with 40,000 gross tonnage (GT), intended for the transport of oil and derivatives along the Brazilian coast. The... Continue Reading →
MODEC Selects TMC Compressors for Brazil’s Gato do Mato FPSO
Nov. 10 (OE) Norway’s TMC Compressors said it has secured a contract to deliver a large-capacity marine compressed air system to MODEC’s new floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel, Gato do Mato, bound for Brazil. TMC will supply compressors to provide control and service air aboard the vessel, the company said on Monday, without... Continue Reading →
5 Countries with the Most FPSOs in the World: Brazil Leads with 46 FPSOs and Accelerates Pre-Salt Development
Nov. 7 - The countries with the most FPSOs in the world concentrate large-scale offshore production; the pre-salt layer drives demand for offshore logistics and strengthens maritime operations in the sector. The global map of countries with the most FPSOs in the world reveals a reshaping of power in offshore production. Brazil leads with 46... Continue Reading →
Petrobras Obtains Approval from Ibama to Expand Production on 6 Platforms
Nov. 7 - Petrobras has obtained permission from the Brazilian environmental agency Ibama to expand the capacity of six oil production platforms by a total of 115,000 barrels per day (bpd), the company announced Thursday in a presentation published to the market. The impact of this expansion will contribute to an increase of 90,000 bpd... Continue Reading →
South America to Anchor Non-OPEC+ Oil Supply Through 2030
Nov. 7 (oilprice.com) Oil production from offshore Brazil, Guyana and Suriname, as well as Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale is well-positioned to supply cost-competitive barrels until 2030. Global oil demand is expected to remain robust throughout the 2030s, putting pressure on currently producing assets to keep pace. Rystad Energy’s research forecasts global liquids demand to peak... Continue Reading →
Petrobras Financial Performance in 3Q25
Nov. 6 - Petrobras achieved a net profit of R$ 32.7 billion (US$ 6 billion) in the third quarter of 2025. Compared to the second quarter of 2025, profit grew by 23%. The operational performance of this quarter, driven by oil and gas production of 3.14 MMboed (million barrels of oil equivalent per day), led... Continue Reading →
DOF Group ASA – Financial Report for 3rd quarter 2025
Nov. 6 - DOF Group ASA's Q3 2025 earnings press release highlights strong performance with revenue of USD 501 million and EBITDA of USD 205 million. The company reported a net profit of USD 107 million and a significant increase in its firm backlog to USD 4.7 billion. Key factors include a gain from the sale of vessels and strong contract... Continue Reading →
Sercel Awarded Five-Year Marlin Support Contract by ExxonMobil Guyana
Nov. 5 (OE) Sercel announced the award of a five-year technical support and maintenance contract by ExxonMobil Guyana Ltd. for the Marlin Vessel Tracking and Alerts (VTA) software solution, delivered to the client in 2024. Sercel will provide comprehensive technical support, system maintenance, and ongoing software enhancements for the Marlin VTA solution currently being deployed... Continue Reading →