ExxonMobil extends Skandi Nomad contract in Guyana to November 2027

Energy Talks – Aldo Manoel Pedro Júnior

By Rafael Bortoloti Few professionals can say they played a key role in the implementation of one of the most important shipyards in Brazil’s shipbuilding industry. Mechanical engineer Aldo Manoel Pedro Júnior is one of them. Born in Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Aldo graduated in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) and […]

Energy Talks – Rogério Ibrahim

By Rafael Bortoloti In a period marked by the expansion of offshore activity in Brazil, driven by pre-salt developments, new oil discoveries, and growing discussions surrounding the Equatorial Margin, the drilling segment has once again moved to the forefront of the oil and gas industry. Despite its strategic importance to the offshore chain, drilling remains […]

Energy Talks – Amanda Durante

By Rafael Bortoloti In this edition of Energy Talks, we had the pleasure of speaking with Amanda Durante. At just 28 years old, she proudly says she turned not being hired at Itaú Unibanco into the driving force to not only change industries, but also to become an entrepreneur and inspire other women. With support […]

Maritime employment in Brazil requires effective protection

By Alexandre Vilela Proposed legislation would increase Brazilian participation in vessel crews and establish a 120-day ceiling for entitlement to disembarkation or repatriation. Brazil must ensure that the expansion of its maritime industry does not come at the expense of working conditions, through excessive periods on board or the abandonment of seafarers. Protecting Brazilian employment […]

Alexander didn’t bring a cameraman

By Diogenes the Cynic The story goes that Alexander the Great once found me lying in the sun and asked what he could do for me. I asked him to move aside. He was casting a shadow. I was content with something he had no need to conquer, finance or commission. I remembered this as […]

Edise: New chapter for a Rio icon

By Rafael Bortoloti More than five decades after its inauguration, the Petrobras Headquarters Building (Edise) is beginning to write a new chapter in its history. Located in downtown Rio de Janeiro, the building is gradually returning to occupancy following an extensive renovation that began after it was closed in the first days of 2021. The […]

Edise: New chapter for a Rio icon

By Rafael Bortoloti More than five decades after its inauguration, the Petrobras Headquarters Building (Edise) is beginning to write a new chapter in its history. Located in downtown Rio de Janeiro, the building is gradually returning to occupancy following an extensive renovation that began after it was closed in the first days of 2021. The […]

Rio de Janeiro: Where energy takes the stage

Three theaters in Rio de Janeiro help illustrate how major oil and gas companies maintain an active presence in the city’s cultural scene. TotalEnergies, PRIO and Petrobras—companies widely recognized for their role in Brazil’s oil exploration sector—have associated their names with performance venues located in strategic areas, linking the energy industry to cultural institutions that […]

Rio–Niterói Ferries: tradition, mobility and a new chapter

It is impossible to talk about waterborne transportation in Rio de Janeiro without mentioning the Ferries — the popular name for the four lines connecting the city to the neighboring municipality of Niterói. The main route connects Praça XV, in downtown Rio, to Araribóia, in downtown Niterói, covering 5 km. Primarily used by workers and […]

Petrobras finds second oil-bearing interval in Morpho well offshore Amapá

Petrobras has identified another oil-bearing interval in the Morpho exploratory well, marking a second discovery within the same well in the Foz do Amazonas Basin, offshore Amapá. The discovery was announced on October 2 after drilling continued into deeper exploratory intervals at Morpho, officially identified as 1-BRSA-1405-APS, in Block FZA-M-59. The well is located approximately […]

Petrobras’ P-80 leaves Singapore for Búzios

Petrobras’ P-80 FPSO has left the Tuas Boulevard Yard in Singapore and is heading to Brazil, marking the next stage in the development of Búzios 9. The unit departed on September 30 bound for the Búzios field in the Santos Basin pre-salt, where it is scheduled to begin production in 2027. P-80 will have capacity […]

Petrobras signs 20-year LNG deal with Sempra Infrastructure

Petrobras has signed a 20-year agreement with Sempra Infrastructure for the purchase of approximately 0.8 million tonnes per annum of LNG from the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 project in Texas. The long-term supply will give Petrobras greater predictability in its gas portfolio, reducing part of its exposure to spot-market volatility while increasing flexibility to […]

Open Tenders & More

Dear all,​Here’s the latest update on offshore procurement activity in Brazil.​What has changed?​

One Energy News – Open Tenders

Dear all,​Here’s the latest update on offshore procurement activity in Brazil.​What has changed?​

One Energy News – Open Tenders

Dear all, Here’s the latest update on offshore procurement activity in Brazil. What has changed? Petrobras is receiving proposals for the bareboat charter and technical management of a PSV 3000. Submission deadline: 21 October 2026, at 17:00. Petrobras is receiving proposals for the charter of a Maintenance and Safety Unit (UMS). Submission deadline: 8 October […]

One Energy News – Open Tenders

Dear all, Here’s the latest update on offshore procurement activity in Brazil. What has changed? Petrobras is receiving proposals for the bareboat charter and technical management of a PSV 3000. Submission deadline: 7 October 2026, at 17:00. Petrobras is receiving proposals for the charter of a Maintenance and Safety Unit (UMS). Submission deadline: 8 October […]

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Marina I: crew employment is part of vessel selection

AIS data now places Marina I in Guanabara Bay following her mobilisation for offshore support duties under an Arendal/HOC charter connected to the VMOS consortium in Argentina. CONTTMAF links the vessel’s return to intervention by Brazilian maritime unions over alleged irregular recruitment through COOPERPORTOMAR. The federation says it raised the case with the International Transport […]

ANTAQ opens Galáxia investigation

Update — October 6, 2026 Following publication, Galáxia contacted One Energy News and stated that the vessels’ REB status is regular. In a review of Tribunal Marítimo records, One Energy identified Theseus Z as linked to Atlassian Marine Ltda. and Apollo Z to Posidonia Shipping & Trading Ltda., both with validity indicated through October 15, […]

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Who has a vessel available? What are the current charter rates? When does that contract expire? What opportunities are currently open? In the offshore market, finding these answers can mean spending hours searching through websites, spreadsheets, reports, and scattered sources of information. WSB-One changes that. With more than 600 vessels and assets monitored daily, chartering […]

We have some extraordinary news for the market: Diógenes, o Cínico

We have some extraordinary news for the market. Starting this month, Diogenes the Cynic officially joins One Energy News publications as a permanent columnist. Diogenes is not from Rio. But during Rio Oil & Gas week, he will be walking around Rio de Janeiro — naturally accompanied by his inseparable lamp. For those who have […]

Staff Announcement

Westhon expands technology team with new talent and internal promotions Westhon is pleased to welcome two new interns to its Information Technology team while also announcing the promotion of two professionals who have been developing their careers within the group. The new team members are Arthur Granito, 20, and Arthur Rezende, 21, both Computer Science […]

One Energy magazine – New edition

The 19th edition of OneEnergy magazine, published by Westhon Media, features an exclusive interview with Rogério Ibrahim, CEO of Foresea. The issue also highlights Wärtsilä‘s presence in Brazil, along with profiles of Maria Ciriaco and Vanessa Costa, two of Westhon‘s key professionals. Also in this edition: – Columns by Romulo Augusto Bacchiega and Fernando Vilela […]