On May 21, Vast Infraestrutura and PETRONAS Brazil met at Porto do Açu to formalize a new phase of the Birds of Açu project through a Research, Development and Innovation (R,D&I) initiative aimed at creating an unprecedented model for the management and conservation of seabirds in port terminals.
With an expected duration of three years, the project seeks to develop an innovative and replicable methodology for environmental monitoring and management in the sector, balancing biodiversity conservation with safe and efficient port operations.
The initiative builds on the experience developed by Vast at T-Oil since 2022 and introduces new research and innovation fronts, including GPS telemetry monitoring of seabirds. This approach will expand knowledge of migratory patterns, marine space use, and the coexistence of industrial activities and local wildlife.
More than an environmental project, the initiative demonstrates how innovation, science, and collaboration can contribute to increasingly sustainable infrastructure that is better prepared for the challenges of the future.