Vast Infraestrutura and Wilson Sons sign MoU for biofuel testing in tugboats at T-Oil

Vast Infraestrutura and Wilson Sons have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to conduct tests on the use of biofuels for fueling tugboats that operate at Vast’s oil terminal in the Porto do Açu.

Vast Infraestrutura and Wilson Sons have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to conduct tests on the use of biofuels for fueling tugboats that operate at Vast’s oil terminal in Porto do Açu.

The goal is to develop and offer logistics services that promote the reduction of carbon emission intensity in the operations of both companies. The first refueling with the renewable fuel HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) is expected to take place soon at the Açu Liquid Terminal (TLA – Terminal de Líquidos do Açu), in partnership with Efen.

The plan, in the future, is to use the TLA tank infrastructure to also add biocomponents to marine fuels. These tests are an initial step toward introducing this more sustainable alternative to the maritime fuel market, where its use is still largely unexplored.

Vast Infraestrutura and Wilson Sons have previously collaborated on the implementation of an electrified docking station for tugboats at T-Oil. These two measures reinforce the company’s commitment to contributing to the decarbonization of the maritime sector through partnerships and energy efficiency.

Vast Infraestrutura continues to open increasingly sustainable horizons for energy!

Vast Infrastrutura signs commercial contract with CNOOC

Vast Infrastrutura has signed a new commercial contract with CNOCC, marking the second agreement in their partnership, which began in 2022.

Vast Infrastrutura has signed a new commercial contract with CNOOC, marking the second agreement in their partnership, which began in 2022.

The contract outlines an additional three years of transshipment operations for the Chinese company at Vast’s oil terminal at Porto do Açu.

This new contract, along with the presence of major O&G companies at T-Oil, reinforces the market’s confidence in Vast, which continues to work towards being the safest, cleanest, most efficient and sustainable option in the sector.

It’s Vast opening horizons for energy!

Vast Infraestrutura lauches bird identification guides for conservation units

In November, Vast Infraestrutura, through the Aves do Açu project, launched two bird identification guides.

In November, Vast Infraestrutura, through the Aves do Açu project, launched two bird identification guides, created by their partnership with Caruara Reserve and Parque Estadual da Lagoa do Açu (PELAG – Lagoa do Açu State Park).

The launch and distribution of the guides took place during the Vem Passarinhar event, an initiative of the Instituto Estadual do Ambiente (INEA – State Environmental Institute ).

The development of these two guides for the two partners is part of the pillar of support for conservation units outlined in the Aves do Açu structuring project and reinforces Vast Infraestrutura’s commitment to sustainability and the conservation of the ecosystems where the company operates.

Vast Infrastructure conducts first operation in TLA

In November, Vast Infrastructure successfully completed its first operation at TLA

In November, Vast Infrastructure successfully completed its first operation at the Terminal de Líquidos do Açu (TLA – Açu Liquid Terminal). The service involved the transshipment of Marine Gasoil (MGO) to Efen, using the barge to ship model. 

The launch of operations at TLA marks a significant milestone for Vast, enhancing its presence in the market and expanding support for liquid logistics in Brazil. 

Check out the video of TLA’s first operation:

Vast Infraestrutura and Repsol complete first operation of their partnership at Porto do Açu

In October, Vast Infraestrutura successfully completed the first transshipment operation under its new partnership with Repsol.

In October, Vast Infraestrutura successfully completed the first transshipment operation under its new partnership with Repsol, the spanish multi-energy company with whom the commercial agreement was signed in September of this year. 

Today, the oil terminal at Porto do Açu, T-Oil, stands out on the national stage, hosting all the major operators in Brazil and accounting for approximately 50% of the country’s crude oil exports from terminals in the first half of 2024. 

The market’s confidence in Vast reflects the company’s operational excellence. Vast continuously strives to be the safest, cleanest, most efficient, and sustainable option in its sector. 

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Vast Infraestrutura wins 1st place at the 2024 Antaq Award

Vast Infraestrutura won 1st place at the Antaq Award 2024 in the “Technical-Scientific Articles” category with the work titled “Aves do Açu Project.” 

Vast Infraestrutura won 1st place at the 2024 Antaq Award in the “Technical-Scientific Articles” category with the work titled “Aves do Açu Project.” 

Developed by the Sustainability team in collaboration with Braço Social, a Vast partner consultancy, the award-winning article details the operations and results of Aves do Açu, a pioneering and 100% voluntary project by the company aimed at conserving the trinta-réis, bird species that inhabit the company’s oil terminal, T-Oil, during their breeding season. 

To represent Vast and receive the award, the collaborators responsible for the authorship of the projetct were designated at the Antaq ceremony in Brasília.

The achievement highlights the relevance of the project and demonstrates Vast’s commitment to environmental protection and ecosystem conservation.

Vast Infraestrutura renews contract with PRIO

Vast Infraestrutura renewed its commercial contract with PRIO, a Brazilian O&G company that has been part of the company’s client portfolio since 2023.

Vast Infraestrutura renewed its commercial contract with PRIO, Brazilian O&G company that has been part of Vast’s client portfolio since 2023.

The signed agreement extends the partnership for another two years to carry out transshipment operations at Vast’s oil terminal in Porto do Açu. 

The renewal of the contract reinforces the strategic role that Vast Infraestrutura and its T-Oil have in the Brazilian market, as well as the partners’ trust in the company’s efficient, safe, and sustainable services.

Vast Infraestrutura featured in Brasil Energia with its first operation in the TLA

Vast Infraestrutura was featured in Editora Brasil Energia with an article about the first operation at the Terminal de Líquidos do Açu

Vast Infraestrutura was featured in Editora Brasil Energia with an article about the first operation at the Terminal de Líquidos do Açu (TLA – Açu Liquids Terminal).

The inaugural operation, completed on November 17, involved the transshipment of MGO (Marine Gasoil) to Efen, the company with which Vast signed a 5-year contract for receiving, storage, and dispatch services at the company’s new terminal.

The start of operations at TLA represents a significant milestone for Vast, as the terminal’s robust infrastructure will contribute to the company’s business expansion and to increasing support for liquid logistics in Brazil.

Check out the full article to learn more about the operation and the next steps for TLA: https://brasilenergia.com.br/petroleoegas/logistica/vast-realiza-primeira-operacao-no-terminal-de-liquidos-do-acu

Vast Infraestrutura signs contract with Efen 

The companies have signed a five-year contract for the reception, storage, and dispatch of Marine Gasoil (MGO) at the TLA. 

Efen is the newest client of Vast Infraestrutura at the Terminal de Líquidos do Açu (TLA). The companies have signed a five-year contract for the reception, storage, and dispatch of Marine Gasoil (MGO) at TLA. 

With this agreement, Efen will have a storage capacity of 20.000 m3 to supply its markets at Port do Açu and offshore. MGO is a fuel commonly used in main propulsion engines of small and medium-sized vessels, including offshore (OSVs) and tugboats. 


The contract reinforces TLA’s role as a hub for the storage and handling of marine fuels, clean fuels, lubricants and biofuels. The terminal already has two operational berths that will initially be used for the supply of marine fuels. 

This marks another strategic partnership for TLA, positioning it as a key player in the movement of fuels with a lower carbon footprint, contributing to the decarbonization of the maritime sector. 

Vast Infraestrutura releases new manifesto video

Vast Infraestrutura is committed to offering safe, efficient and sustainable logistics solutions for the movement of liquids in Brazil.

Vast Infraestrutura is committed to offering safe, efficient and sustainable logistic solutions for liquid handling in Brazil. The company is always attentive to the new demands of the sector and to the responsability of building a less carbon intensive future.

Vast’s engaged team is what drives the company to achieve more, preserving the environment and strengthening governance. Vast Infraestrutura is ready to be a reference in sustainability and best practices in the market.

Check out Vast’s new manifesto video below and learn more about the company’s trajectory and vision for the future!