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Fuelling Brazil’s oil & gas sector

Latin America’s largest oil producer and global leader in offshore exploration.
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Why Brazil leads in the oil & gas sector

3.4 million barrels per day

Brazil is Latin America’s largest oil producer.

95% offshore production

Most output comes from deepwater pre-salt basins.

15.9 billion barrels

Proven reserves place Brazil among the world’s top ten.

7.8% YoY growth

Driven by new deep-water offshore platforms. (Q2 2025)

$33 billion invested

Upstream spending by Petrobras and international operators. (2024)

400,000+ jobs nationwide

Employment across exploration, refining, and logistics.

Our services

Unlocking growth in Brazil’s oil & gas sector

Deep offshore expertise: Brazil’s oil and gas sector leads in deepwater engineering, subsea technology, and platform operations.

Strong domestic talent pool: From engineers to safety crews, skilled professionals are available across the country’s energy hubs

Growth projected to double by 2033: A well-regulated market and long-term investment programs support steady expansion in the industry.

Complex compliance and environmental scrutiny: Offshore hiring in Brazil demands full adherence to CLT labor law, local taxation, and safety standards.

Strict local content requirements: The government requires that a percentage of goods, equipment, and services used in exploration and production be sourced locally.

Logistical offshore challenges: Offshore operations require precise coordination, timely payroll, and rigorous compliance management.

Oil & gas staffing services in Brazil: We specialize in the recruitment of skilled engineers, vessel support staff, and safety professionals and have access to a network of local suppliers and partners for integrated support.

Compliance & HR management: We support international energy service companies with compliant market entry and team set-up.

MarketOps & EOR model: This allows suppliers to test and validate the Brazilian market without opening a local entity.

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“Partnering with Wide Brazil has been instrumental in launching our operations in Brazil”

Graça Bullara, HR Manager, Averis

“Their exceptional services streamlined the onboarding of our new workforce in Brazil, while their unwavering support made navigating complex regulations remarkably straightforward.”

Confidential Client, , Global EOR Firm

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