Categoria: Inglês

Today, on July 17th, we celebrate Forests Protection Day, a date that aims to raise awareness about the preservation of this vital ecosystem for the planet and the quality of life of human beings.

And at Vast, as part of our commitment to Biodiversity established in our sustainability policy, this is always a topic on our minds! An example of this is the reforestation of 439 hectares that we completed in 2021 in the Caruara Reserve, a location that plays an important role in preserving the biodiversity of the region where we operate.

The work and dedication invested in this action even earned Vast the issuance of the Partial Clearance Certificate by the State Institute of Environment of Rio de Janeiro (INEA), referring to 116.56 hectares of the 439 restored by the company.

We remain committed to maintaining and subsequently clearing the remaining planted areas, reinforcing our commitment to an increasingly harmonious relationship with the environment.

July started with another major achievement for Vast: on July 3rd, our company signed a new contract with Petrobras!

The agreement entails an additional 3 years of providing oil transshipment services at our Terminal in Porto do Açu, reinforcing the longstanding history and partnership we have built with Petrobras since 2019.

This accomplishment not only shows our operational excellence but also reflects the market’s confidence in Vast, as we are already responsible for handling over 30% of all Brazilian oil exports.

This achievement is a direct result of our team’s dedication and our focus on operational safety and environmental responsibility.

We continue to expand horizons for energy.

This week, Vast participated in the 1st edition of the ESG Energy Forum! The event, organized by IBP – Instituto Brasileiro de Petróleo e Gás, represents advancements in sustainability discussions for the oil, gas, and energy industry in Brazil.

Our General Manager of Sustainability and QSMS, Adriano Truffi Lima, took part in the panel “Environmental Protection of the Brazilian Oceans and Coastline,” a topic aligned with our biodiversity conservation practices, such as the Aves do Açu project, aimed at preserving marine and coastal birds, and our partnership with Sea Turtle Monitoring, which has already released 1.1 million hatchlings into the sea.

In addition to these topics, another aspect discussed in the panel with Adriano was the importance of safety in Vast’s operations, which are carried out in sheltered areas with an emergency response base installed at the terminal. Our participation in the Mutual Aid Plan (PAM) of Porto do Açu and the implementation of training and simulations involving authorities and the local community were other highlights of the debate.

Prominent industry figures participated in the discussion, which encompassed essential topics for a future with lower carbon emissions!

Vast has actively participated in the “Junho Verde Porto do Açu” campaign, carried out jointly by Vast and the other companies of the Prumo Group present at the Açu port complex.

The initiative, which focused on fighting plastic pollution, aimed to promote environmental awareness on the subject and put into practice various actions throughout the month.

Were held lectures, fairs, and even a beach clean up, action that brought together about 100 participants and promoted the cleaning of 1.5km of beach in the area near our terminal. In total, 200kg of waste were collected, including various materials such as light bulbs, plastics, glass, and styrofoam, which were then sorted and properly disposed of.

Vast takes pride in actively participating, alongside our partners, in initiatives like this that reinforce our commitment to environmental care.

Vast is pleased to announce its partnership with Shell and Equinor in the Mar Atento project! The initiative by these two O&G giants aims to empower fishing communities in responding to oil spills at sea, contributing to the preservation of marine and coastal environments.

The action was divided into two workshops, which trained a total of 120 individuals in São João da Barra (RJ) and São Francisco de Itabapoana (RJ). The “Coastal Protection” and “Beach Cleanup” courses provided guidance on equipment and emergency methods used by specialized companies in such situations, along with a unique module featuring maps of local fauna vulnerability and how to act in sighting cases.

Vast closely monitored the work developed and contributed by sharing knowledge and experience in safety measures and environmental protection.

For us, partnering with two of our largest clients in an important project for the local community and the environment is a great achievement! Thank you, Shell and Equinor, for the opportunity and trust.

We continue to open increasingly sustainable horizons for energy!

Our transshipment operations account for over 30% of Brazil’s oil exports, and we have achieved significant milestones that demonstrate the safety, reliability, and predictability of our services.

To showcase the scale of Vast’s infrastructure and operations, as well as our commitment to the environment, we have prepared a video. In it, we highlight our key expansion projects that will take us beyond Açu and beyond oil: SPOT and TLA!

These initiatives will drive us to handle liquids in an increasingly safe and sustainable manner to meet the growing market demands.

Thank you to everyone who is part of this journey.

Watch the video and get to know our operations better!

On may 29th, we celebrated World Energy Day, a date that invites us to reflect on the fundamental role energy plays in our lives and the sustainable development of the planet.

Here at Vast, we take on a leading role in the industry, directing our efforts towards safe, sustainable operations with environmental care.

We conduct transshipment with safety, reliability, and predictability, and we are equipped to provide transshipment services for VLCC-type vessels at the largest national private terminal dedicated to oil exports. In 2022, we represented 33% of the Brazilian oil transshipment market.

We have taken a significant step with the launch of our Decarbonization Strategy, aiming to carry out operations that are increasingly less carbon-intensive.

We remain steady in our commitment to carry out transshipment operations that are increasingly safer, more sustainable, and with concern and care for the environment and society.

Vast’s performance was highlighted in an article by Brasil Energia. The publication recognizes our investment of BRL 2 billion in a new infrastructure project at the Açu Port, the SPOT project, which will connect oil lightering vessels to storage tanks and pipelines, opening up new delivery routes to refineries.

The project envisions the construction of a storage capacity of 5 million barrels and two pipelines, 50 km and 100 km in length, connecting the Açu district (RJ) to the Cabiúnas Terminal in Macaé (RJ), from where the oil will be distributed throughout the Southeast region of the country.

“The project is not just about storage tanks, but also about logistical connections that provide greater flexibility in the movement of crude oil in Brazil. The terminal can also serve as a feed for the Regap and Reduc refineries (owned by Petrobras), increasing oil transportation flexibility,” emphasized our CEO, Victor Snabaitis Bomfim.

We are also working on the Açu Liquid Terminal (TLA) project, which involves products focused on energy transition, with an investment of approximately BRL 300 million.

Access the full article for more information on this milestone in our journey: https://lnkd.in/g8N-S23U

Last May, Vast Infraestrutura participated in the 2023 Argus Rio Crude, one of the largest events of the oil industry in Latin America, which brought together major players in the sector and fostered discussions about the role of oil production in this region in the world market, the current geopolitical scenario, refining in Brazil and the actions of decarbonization promoted in the segment.

As a silver sponsor of the event, Vast had a booth on site and the participation of our CEO, Victor Snabaitis Bomfim, in the panel “Infrastructure Development: what are the other needs to truly boost LATAM exports”. On the occasion, we presented our intention to invest in infrastructure to support the growth of Brazilian oil exports, generating value to the industry.

The three-day event promoted a lot of connection and exchange of experiences with renowned names in the industry.

At Vast, we aspire to be a reference in sustainability and best practices in our industry, providing the safest, most reliable, and cleanest services in the market.

In light of this, we are proud to present Vast’s Sustainability Report for our performance in 2022. We proudly highlight the important milestones achieved, such as the launch of the Aves do Açu Project, dedicated to the preservation of marine and coastal birds, our first entirely voluntary program.

We also emphasize our efforts to foster closer integration with the local community, exemplified by the ConversAções program, as well as our actions to support the development of local suppliers. Furthermore, we have taken an important step with the launch of our Decarbonization Strategy, aiming to make our operations increasingly low-carbon-intensive.

We remain steady in our commitment to carry out transshipment operations that are increasingly safe, sustainable, and environmentally conscious.

Click here to access our complete 2022 Sustainability Report.