Petrobras invests $2.8B in 12 diesel/biodiesel hybrid vessels

In Brazil, Petrobras has signed contracts worth R$16.5 billion for the construction and chartering of 12 Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs) from Bram Offshore and Starnav Serviços Marítimos. Of the total value of the contracts, R$5.2 billion is earmarked for investments in shipbuilding in Brazil. These vessels will be essential for the company’s Exploration and Production logistics operations until 2028.  The support vessels will have a hybrid propulsion system, which combines electric motors and batteries with diesel/biodiesel generators, in line with Petrobras’ commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.