Brazil

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May 20, 2026
BW Energy has approved the Bourdon offshore development in Gabon and new Golfinho infill wells offshore Brazil, targeting production growth above 100,000 bopd by 2028.
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May 19, 2026
Tecnofink and CorrosionRADAR have partnered to introduce corrosion under insulation monitoring technology to Brazil, targeting improved asset integrity and maintenance planning across industrial and energy infrastructure.
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May 14, 2026
ABL has been appointed marine warranty surveyor for Subsea7’s transportation and installation campaign supporting the Mero 3 and Mero 4 offshore Brazil developments in the Santos basin.
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May 11, 2026
Shell has selected New Wave Offshore Energy to provide marine warranty survey services for the Orca project in Brazil’s pre-salt Santos basin, supporting transportation, installation and offshore risk management activities for the deepwater development.
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May 11, 2026
DOF Group ASA has secured nearly $2 billion in long-term Petrobras contracts for four new ROV support vessels supporting subsea inspection, maintenance and repair operations in Brazil’s deepwater offshore market.
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May 05, 2026
SES will provide satellite connectivity for seven new FPSO units operated by Petrobras, supporting offshore developments in Brazil scheduled to come online between 2026 and 2030.
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April 29, 2026
Petrobras has acquired a stake in the Argonauta area of the Campos basin, increasing its ownership in the Jubarte pre-salt field and strengthening its offshore portfolio.
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April 28, 2026
Petro Victory’s SJ-12 well in Brazil’s Barreirinhas basin has confirmed stacked gas reservoirs with 72 meters of net pay, supporting further development of the São João field.
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April 23, 2026
Ecopetrol has agreed to acquire a stake in Brazil’s Brava Energia and plans a tender offer to secure a controlling interest, expanding its upstream portfolio and production base.
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April 16, 2026
Petrobras shareholders vote on a new board this week as surging oil prices intensify pressure on Brazil’s fuel pricing policy. The outcome could shape how the state-controlled company balances political priorities with market realities.
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April 14, 2026
Transocean has secured a $445 million contract extension with Petrobras for the Deepwater Corcovado drillship, extending operations offshore Brazil through 2030.
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April 14, 2026
Petrobras has approved FID for its SEAP I project offshore Brazil, advancing a major FPSO-led development that could unlock over 1 billion boe and expand gas supply from a new frontier basin.
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April 13, 2026
Petrobras has confirmed a hydrocarbon discovery in a pre-salt exploration well in Brazil’s Campos basin, with further analysis underway to evaluate reservoir and fluid characteristics.
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April 09, 2026
Subsea7 has secured a SURF contract worth at least $1.25 billion for Petrobras' Sépia 2 pre-salt development in Brazil’s Santos basin, covering engineering, procurement, installation and pre-commissioning for 17 wells.
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December 15, 2025
TGP Brazil is marking 20 years of delivering project logistics services across South America, supporting oil and gas, mining and infrastructure developments.
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April 06, 2026
Valaris extends its DS-4 drillship contract with Petrobras offshore Brazil, adding $447 million in backlog and securing deepwater work into 2030.
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April 02, 2026
Transocean adds $1 billion in backlog through Brazil deepwater drillship extensions and a Norway semisubmersible contract, while accelerating debt reduction.
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April 02, 2026
Constellation extends key offshore drilling contracts with Petrobras, adding $1.1 billion in backlog and securing long-term utilization for deepwater rigs in Brazil.
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April 01, 2026
New Fortress Energy signs a long-term lease for its TGS LNG import terminal in Brazil, positioning the asset for steady cash flow and future gas-to-power growth.
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March 27, 2026
Equinor has launched drilling operations for the Raia project in Brazil’s Campos basin, a major pre-salt gas development expected to supply up to 16 MMcm/d and support the country’s energy demand by 2028.
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March 26, 2026
Petrobras has confirmed a new pre-salt oil discovery in the Campos basin offshore Brazil, identifying high-quality hydrocarbons at the Marlim Sul field as part of efforts to rebuild reserves in mature areas.
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