Fugro to Conduct Site Investigation for South America’s First Offshore Wind Project
Petrobras has selected Fugro to deliver a geotechnical site investigation for the Rio de Janeiro Offshore Wind Pilot Project, the first offshore wind development in South America to advance under a formal environmental licensing process.The 18MW pilot marks an essential step in energy diversification as countries in the region begin to establish regulated pathways for the responsible development of offshore wind.Working within a nearshore study area off São João da Barra, Fugro will acquire the geo‑data needed to inform safe and efficient design. Activities include soil sampling, in situ
Petrobras Taps Fugro for Brazil’s First Licensed Offshore Wind Survey
Petrobras has selected Fugro to carry out a geotechnical site investigation for its Rio de Janeiro Offshore Wind Pilot Project, the first offshore wind development in South America to advance under a formal environmental licensing process.The 18 MW pilot project marks an early step in the region’s offshore wind development, as countries move to establish regulatory frameworks for renewable energy projects.Fugro will conduct soil sampling, in situ testing and laboratory analysis across nearshore and coastal locations off São João da Barra, alongside onshore investigations to support
Saipem FlatFish Underwater Drone Completes Petrobas Test Campaign
FlatFish, Saipem’s underwater inspection drone, has successfully completed a key phase under the contract awarded by Petrobras in 2023 for the development and testing of an autonomous robotic solution. These were Functional Acceptance Tests, executed in a controlled environment, aimed at verifying that all the functions required by the contract meet the technical and operational standards established before deployment on the field.Following the positive tests outcome, Petrobras has been able to grant approval to proceed with the final phase of the project, which aims at the full implementation
DOF Inks $150M ROV Support Vessel Contract with Petrobras
Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF Group has secured a new four-year contract with Petrobras for the remotely operated support vessel (RSV) Skandi Commander.The contract was awarded following the same competitive tender process that led to six previous four-year RSV contracts announced earlier.The Skandi Commander will be equipped with both a Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) and an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), the latter being a unique feature of this agreement.The contract, valued at approximately $150 million, is expected to start in January 2027."I am proud of our achievements in Brazil
Subsea Vessel Market Outlook 'Robust' for 2026
leading EPC contractor.Contracting activity remained strong throughout 2025, with the Tier1 EPCs, Subsea 7, TechnipFMC, and Saipem, securing significant projects across Europe, South America, West Africa, and the Middle East. South America, particularly Brazil, stands out as a key growth region, with Petrobras beyond likely to drive long-term demand.In light of this, the market is also shifting more toward deep- and ultradeep-water projects and more advanced vessels, supported by a strong pipeline of projects expected to drive demand through 2026 and beyond. As a result, close to all job types
PXGEO Inks Two Seismic Acquisition Contracts with Petrobras off Brazil
Marine geophysical services company PXGEO has signed two significant contracts with Petrobras-led consortia, to deliver seismic data acquisition and monitoring services in the Santos Basin, offshore Brazil.The projects will run consecutively in 2026 with PXGEO deploying its proprietary MNode 4C ocean bottom node (OBN) technology as part of the scope.The company’s MNode technology delivers a 300-day battery life, enabling extended deployment time, which is well suited for larger, more complex surveys.The enhanced operating time means surveys can run uninterrupted for extended periods, reducing
AKOFS Offshore Inks $246M Vessel Deal with Petrobras
Norway-based subsea well intervention and installation services company AKOFS Offshore has signed a firm contract with Petrobras, for its subsea equipment support vessel AKOFS Santos, which will continue to operate offshore Brazil.Following a competitive tender process, the vessel will continue to perform services as a multi-purpose supply vessel (MPSV) for Petrobras in Brazil under a new contract.The contract has a duration of four years, with operations expected to start in January 2027, following the expiry of the current contract and necessary preparations for the new engagement.The 121-meter-long
Vallourec Bags Another OCTG Order from Petrobras
French tubular solutions supplier Vallourec has secured a new order from Petrobras for its Submagnético Free Flow oil country tubular goods (OCTG) solution designed to prevent inorganic scaling in production strings.The order covers the production and installation of more than 30 units, to be delivered and installed in Brazil’s offshore pre-salt fields.Submagnético Free Flow is a technology that applies a magnetic field on the extracted fluid and reduces the formation of inorganic scaling on the production string.With this solution, operators are expected to achieve significant
Baker Hughes to Supply Up to 50 Subsea Trees for Petrobras' Brazil Fields
Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, has secured a contract from Petrobras to supply up to 50 subsea tree systems and associated services to support offshore oil and gas production across multiple fields in Brazil.The modern subsea systems will enhance recovery in established fields including Albacora, Jubarte and Barracuda-Caratinga. They will also be deployed in more recent pre-salt developments, including the Mero and Buzios fields, to optimize production in new wells.Under the agreement, Baker Hughes will manufacture Petrobras’ pre-salt standard subsea trees, as well as subsea distribut
February 2026
