Autor: Manoela Silva

Vast Infraestrutura carried out, at its Açu Liquid Terminal, in partnership with Efen, Wilson Sons, and Porto do Açu, the first fueling with HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) in the Brazilian maritime sector.

The barge-to-ship operation was conducted at one of the TLA’s berths and fueled the tugboat WS Rosalvo, from Wilson Sons, with the fuel, also known as green diesel, which has the potential to reduce the vessel’s carbon dioxide equivalent emissions by up to 80%.

The initiative aligns with Vast’s goal of strengthening the decarbonization of the maritime sector and will enable the reduction of emissions across the Port, including in operations at its Oil Terminal, T-Oil, where Wilson Sons tugboats also operate.

To celebrate the achievement, representatives from the four companies gathered at the TLA and reinforced the pioneering nature of the operation and the major milestone it represents for the Port of Açu and for the entire sector.

Vast thanks its partners for their dedication and trust in creating increasingly sustainable horizons for energy.

Learn more about the pioneering operation here: https://eixos.com.br/combustiveis-e-bioenergia/biocombustiveis/wilson-sons-e-efen-realizam-primeiro-abastecimento-de-navio-com-diesel-verde-no-brasil/

The event, the largest in logistics solutions in the Americas, will take place on April 22, 23, and 24 in São Paulo and bring together the main players in the sector.

Vast will be at stand G053, in partnership with the Port of Açu and the Port of Antwerp, to present the Açu Liquid Terminal, the TLA.

Vast Infraestrutura will participate in the seminar “The Power of Oil in Rio de Janeiro”, organized by Seenemar this Thursday, April 10, as a sponsor of the event.

To contribute to the discussion and enrich the sector’s debate, Vast’s CEO, Victor Snabaitis Bomfim, will participate in the panel “New Investments in the Campos Basin”, at 10 a.m., alongside experts in the area.

The event will bring together executives, authorities, and experts to discuss the impact of the oil industry on both Rio de Janeiro and the country.

On March 19, Vast Infraestrutura held its annual Contractors OHS (Occupational Health and Safety) Recognition Ceremony, honoring the top three partner companies that stood out in 2024 for their health and safety initiatives at T-Oil.

The event took place at Hotel do Açu, located in the Port of Açu, in São João da Barra, and recognized Brasanitas, Ambipar, and OceanPact as the award recipients.

The ceremony is part of Vast’s Contractors OHS Recognition Program, an initiative aimed at strengthening a culture of prevention and best practices in the workplace, in line with Vast’s commitment to Safety and Sustainability.

The agreement includes studies for Vast to provide logistical infrastructure at the Açu Liquid Terminal and connect Be8 to fuel distributors and customers at the Port of Açu to foster this new market.

Vast Infraestrutura and Be8, a leading biodiesel production company, announced on Wednesday (March 26th) the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at developing the biofuels market for the maritime sector at the Port of Açu, located in the northern part of the state of Rio de Janeiro. Today, the port is the second largest in the country in terms of vessel movement. In 2024, over 7,300 ships accessed Açu.

“This new partnership with Vast allows us to work with biodiesel, which can be used for the bunker supplied to ships, and the new Be8 Bevant® to advance the decarbonization of port management operations,” highlighted Erasmo Carlos Battistella, President of Be8. “Be8 BeVant® was developed specifically to serve companies that consume large volumes of fossil fuels and are looking for a global solution to reduce emissions in the short term by replacing diesel 100%,” explained Battistella.

Bunker with 24% biodiesel

The addition of biodiesel to traditional marine fuels, such as marine gas oil (MGO) and very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO), also known as bunker, is one of the main alternatives for decarbonizing maritime transport, which is responsible for about 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The use of this blend does not require modifications to the vessels’ engines. In 2024, the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Biofuels (ANP) authorized, for the first time, the commercialization of bunker with up to 24% biodiesel.

“The Port of Açu plays an important role in fostering the decarbonization of the maritime sector in Brazil. Vast aims to contribute through two main pathways: one focused on providing low-carbon fuels and blends, and another offering electrification alternatives for moored vessels – an initiative that has already been adopted since 2024 for tugboats operating at Vast’s Oil Terminal (T-Oil),” emphasizes Eduardo Goulart, Commercial Director of Vast Infraestrutura.

The agreement includes studies for Vast to provide the necessary infrastructure and connect Be8 to fuel distributors and customers at the Port of Açu to foster this new market. The MoU also includes studies to assess whether the Port of Açu could serve as an alternative for importing inputs used in the biodiesel production process, such as methanol, and as a new point for exporting and cabotaging the final product, addressing current logistical bottlenecks in the country.

In both cases, Vast’s Liquid Terminal (TLA) will be the infrastructure used to receive, store, and dispatch raw materials and biodiesel. The Port of Açu still has available industrial land for the future installation of storage plants for the biofuels produced by Be8.