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Petrobras Forms Strategic Partnership with Azevedo & Travassos at GasLub Project in Itaboraí to Boost Hydrogen Production and Strengthen Energy Transition
On October 2, 2025, Azevedo & Travassos signed a contract worth R$1.76 billion with Petrobras for the Gaslub Project in Itaboraí, marking a strategic advancement in the national energy infrastructure.
The agreement outlines the construction of a hydrogen generation unit, with a direct impact on the energy transition and the resumption of works that have been halted since 2015.
Multi-Billion Contract Between Azevedo & Travassos and Petrobras
On October 2, 2025, one of the largest engineering contracts in the Brazilian energy sector was officially established. Azevedo & Travassos, through its subsidiary Heftos Oil and Gas, in consortium with the construction company Colares Linhares, entered into an agreement with Petrobras to execute the Gaslub Project, located in Itaboraí (RJ).
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The total contract value is R$1.76 billion, with an execution period of 40 months. The scope includes the executive project, supplies, construction, assembly, commissioning, and testing of the new Hydrogen Generation Unit (UGH).
Heftos leads with an 80% stake, while Colares Linhares accounts for 20%. This contract represents a milestone in the resumption of investments in energy infrastructure in Brazil.
Gaslub Project: Focus on Hydrogen and Strategic Resumption
The Gaslub Project, represents the resumption of works at the Itaboraí hub, halted since 2015. The initiative is part of a set of six major bids in the EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) model aimed at constructing processing and energy generation units.
The planned structures include:
- Catalytic Hydrocracking Unit (HCC)
- Hydrotreatment Unit (HDT)
- Hydrogen Isomerization Deparaffinization Unit (HIDW)
- Laboratories and technical buildings
- Hydrogen Generation Unit (UGH)
The focus on hydrogen production positions Brazil as a leading player in the global energy transition. The gas will be used both as fuel and as an industrial input, with the potential to reduce emissions and diversify the energy matrix.
Azevedo & Travassos: Tradition and Innovation in Infrastructure
Founded in 1922, Azevedo & Travassos is one of the most traditional companies in the engineering and construction sector in Brazil. With a strong presence in infrastructure, sanitation, oil, and gas, the company has over a century of experience in large-scale projects.
The partnership with Petrobras reinforces its technical and strategic capacity, especially in projects focused on clean and renewable energy. The presence of Heftos Oil and Gas as the operational arm highlights the company’s specialization in complex industrial works.
Azevedo & Travassos consolidates itself as a reference in engineering focused on sustainability.
Petrobras and the Role in Energy Transition
Petrobras, the largest energy company in Latin America, has intensified investments in sustainable projects. The Boaventura Energy Complex, as the Gaslub is also known, is a clear example of this strategy, bringing together:
- Natural Gas Processing Unit (UPGN)
- Two Thermoelectric Plants (UTEs)
- Units for producing fuels and lubricants
- Structures aimed at hydrogen production
The goal is to transform Itaboraí into an energy innovation hub, capable of meeting industrial and urban demands, as well as exporting technology and inputs.
According to the state-owned company, the Gaslub project is part of a broader plan to modernize Brazilian energy infrastructure, focusing on efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
Impact on Infrastructure and the Fluminense Economy
The resumption of works in Itaboraí is expected to generate thousands of direct and indirect jobs, stimulate the local production chain, and attract new investments.
Additionally, the project contributes to:
- Strengthening national energy infrastructure
- Reducing dependence on fossil fuels
- Stimulating research and development in hydrogen
- Increasing Brazil’s competitiveness in the global energy market
The integration between industry, government, and the private sector is essential for the success of energy transition.
Azevedo & Travassos Focuses on Hydrogen: Fuel of the Future
Green hydrogen, produced from renewable sources, is considered one of the pillars of global decarbonization. Countries like Germany, Japan, and the United States are already investing billions in infrastructure for production and distribution.
In Brazil, the potential is immense, especially due to the abundance of natural resources and installed capacity of solar and wind energy. The Gaslub Project could be a milestone in consolidating hydrogen as a national energy vector.
According to the Hydrogen Council, the global hydrogen market could generate US$2.5 trillion by 2050, creating more than 30 million jobs. Hydrogen is the key to a cleaner and more efficient energy matrix.
EPC Model and Safety in Executing the Gaslub Project
The EPC model adopted in the contract between Azevedo & Travassos and Petrobras ensures greater control over deadlines, costs, and quality. This format allows the consortium to be responsible for all project stages, from planning to final delivery.
Petrobras emphasized that the choice of companies was based on strict technical criteria, execution history, and mobilization capability. The Heftos Oil and Gas, with proven experience in industrial works, will be responsible for most of the activities.
Operational safety and technical excellence are priorities in the Gaslub Project.
Sustainability and Innovation in the Energy Sector
The construction of the Hydrogen Generation Unit in Itaboraí represents a significant advance in the adoption of clean technologies. The project envisages the use of processes with lower environmental impact, as well as monitoring and emission control systems.
Petrobras has also announced that part of the energy used in the plant will come from renewable sources, such as solar and wind. This reinforces the state-owned company’s commitment to reducing carbon footprint and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Innovation and sustainability go hand in hand in the new phase of Brazilian energy infrastructure.
The Future of Energy in Brazil Passes Through Itaboraí
The contract signed between Azevedo & Travassos and Petrobras for the Gaslub Project represents a strategic advancement in infrastructure and the Brazilian energy transition. The construction of the Hydrogen Generation Unit in Itaboraí is more than just a construction: it is a symbol of innovation, sustainability, and development.
With a direct impact on the economy, the environment, and the energy matrix, the project reaffirms Brazil’s commitment to a cleaner and more efficient future. The union of tradition and technology, represented by Azevedo & Travassos, and Petrobras’s leadership is an example of how strong partnerships can transform the country.
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