December 19: Petrobras has signed contracts worth R$16.5 billion ($2.6 billion) with Bram Offshore and Starnav Serviços Marítimos for the construction and chartering of 12 platform supply vessels (PSVs).
Of the total value of the contract, R$5.2 billion (approximately US$830 million) will be invested in the Brazilian shipbuilding industry. The vessels will be an integral part of the company’s exploration and production logistics business until 2028.
The support vessels will feature a hybrid propulsion system that combines electric motors and batteries with diesel/biodiesel generators, in line with Petrobras’ commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.