Açu Petróleo carried out three simultaneous oil transshipment operations

We had again the three berths in our Terminal occupied. However, this time, carrying out 3 simultaneous oil transshipment operations. In the North and Central berths, there were operations with VLCC, while in the South berth a Suezmax operation. This is undoubtedly a very important milestone for us! A robust infrastructure combined with availability for operations are fundamental factors in serving the petroleum export market. Açu Petróleo appreciates the trust of all our partners, who are also responsible for the success of these operations. Together we make it happen!

Açu Petróleo carried out first oil transshipment operation with VLCC to Shell Brasil Petróleo

Another great achievement for Açu Petróleo! In the last few days, we carried out our first oil transshipment operation with VLCC to Shell Brasil Petróleo. Shell has been with us since the beginning of our activities, in 2016. From now on, we have started a new phase with VLCC operations for Shell Brasil Petróleo. It is another reinforcement of our commitment to the quality of the services provided, always with operational excellence and safety!

Açu Petróleo signed a new agreement with Petrobras


Another great achievement for Açu Petróleo! We signed a new agreement with Petrobras to double the volume of oil to be moved in our Terminal. This contract further reinforces that the Açu Petróleo´s Terminal is today one of the best oil export options in Brazil. In addition to its strategic location, close to the Santos and Campos basins, it offers its customers security, greater predictability and efficiency.

Açu Petróleo carried out its first night entry maneuver

Açu Petróleo carried out its first night entry maneuver with oil vessels in the last few days. It is a great milestone for Açu Petróleo! The maneuver carried out was a Suezmax vessel and took place at dawn on Monday, 15th. This is another achievement, which further increases the availability of our terminal and provides greater efficiency in our customers’ operations. We are committed to operational excellence and safety!

Açu Petróleo carried out two simultaneous operations with VLCC

Açu Petróleo cannot stop. In the last few days, for the first time, we have carried out two simultaneous operations with VLCC in our terminal. During the operations, 4 million barrels were handled. This milestone reinforces the commitment and engagement of each of our employees who are on the front lines, ensuring that our activities continue, always guided by our values: operational excellence and safety. Together we are stronger and make it happen!

Açu Petróleo performs first oil transshipment operation to Total

In the midst of the current global crisis due to the coronavirus, Açu Petróleo remains committed to prioritizing the health and safety of all. We would like to share with you another milestone achieved. We carried out the first oil transshipment operation at our Terminal for the french oil company Total E&P do Brasil as a result of the contract signed last month. It is the beginning of another contract in our Terminal and this is a reason for great satisfaction for all of us! This milestone demonstrates once again the market’s confidence in Açu Petróleo. We are recognized as a differentiated logistics solution of operational excellence, safety and customer focus.

Official Communication COVID-19

Committed to the safety and well-being of all, Açu Petróleo, since the first cases of COVID-19, has been taking preventive measures in line with the recommendations of health agencies, aiming at the safety of our employees, suppliers, partners, clients and local community. The following measures were implemented:

Formation of a Risk Committee composed of the senior management of Açu Petróleo. With daily meetings, the Committee monitors the latest events about the coronavirus and institutes new preventive measures, when necessary;

– Formation of an Operational Committee, focusing on port routines, with daily meetings and updates;

– Daily sending of safety and personal hygiene guidelines to all employees of the company;

– Home office for employees who develop activities that can be carried out remotely, in addition to face-to-face alternation for those who work in essential activities for the continuity of operations;

– Priority for virtual or telephone meetings;

– Availability of alcohol gel in areas of common use;

– Preventive isolation of employees who have returned from international travel, have any flu symptoms and / or have had contact with people who have returned from a country at risk;

– Suspension of institutional visits to the Terminal and national and international travel for employees;

– Suspension of events that we would hold or participate in;

– At the Terminal, no ship is authorized by the regulatory agency of the Ministry of Health to berth until the master reports about the vessel and crew’s sanitary conditions is approved by the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa).

This is a new scenario for all of us, which requires a lot of attention and care. Therefore, we reinforce our commitment to prevent the spread of the virus. We count on your understanding and are available to answer any questions.

Do your part! Follow the medical recommendations and hygiene care of health agencies!

Açu Petróleo and Total signed a contract

Açu Petróleo and the oil company Total signed a contract to carry out double banking operations at the company’s terminal, in Porto do Açu, located in the State of Rio de Janeiro.

The contract will primarily serve the Lapa, Mero, Berbigão and Sururu fields, located in the Santos Basin, using Suezmax and VLCC vessels. With a depth of 25 meters, the Açu Petróleo terminal is the only Brazilian private terminal qualified to receive VLCC class vessels, which have a storage capacity of up to 2 million barrels of crude oil.

“We believe that this important milestone reinforces, once again, the market’s confidence in Açu Petróleo as the company to offer the most efficient logistic solution for oil movement in the South Atlantic region. We are committed to offering infrastructure and oil movement services in a safe, efficient and sustainable way for our customers ”, says Victor Snabaitis Bomfim, Açu Petróleo’s CEO.

Since it started operating in 2016, 140 million barrels of oil have been operated at the Açu Petróleo terminal. It should be noted that the movement carried out in 2019 was 72 million barrels of oil. In addition to Total, Galp, Petrobras, Repsol, Shell and Equinor also operate through the Terminal.

Açu Petróleo’s employees and partners participated in the turtle release action

Here at Açu Petróleo, protecting the environment is the path to development. To reinforce this value, our employees participated in the turtle release action at Praia das Conchas, in Açu – an initiative of the Sea Turtle Monitoring Program, which we carried out together with Porto do Açu and Ferroport. With great enthusiasm and aware of the importance of the program for the life of the turtles, we had the participation of approximately 50 employees. Since the beginning of this last breeding season, the program has identified 1,180 nests and recorded the birth of about 21,800 chicks. In 11 years of the program, there are more than 13 thousand registered nests and about 912 thousand chicks released into the sea. Stimulating good environmental practices is in our DNA.

Açu Petróleo acomplished the 1st operation for Equinor

The first operation is part of the 3-year contract signed with Açu Petróleo last year.

2020 has started and we are already in full swing. In the last few days, we carried out the first Equinor operation. The operation that begins the partnership with the IOC (International Oil Company) involved two Suezmax vessels.

The operation is part of the 3-year contract that the company signed with Açu Petróleo last year and which aims to export the oil production from Roncador field.

This operation reinforces the market’s confidence in Açu Petróleo as a safe, efficient and sustainable solution for oil exports.