Petrobras Signs Protocol with the Government of São Paulo, InvestSP, and Brenc to Develop the Offshore Sector and Transform the São Paulo Coast into an Energy Hub.
Partnership between Petrobras and the State of São Paulo aims to transform the São Paulo coast into an offshore hub.
On the morning of last Wednesday (25), Petrobras formalized an agreement with the Secretariat of Economic Development of the State of São Paulo, the InvestSP agency, and the Brazilian Energy Council (Brenc) to boost offshore operations along the São Paulo coast.
The goal is to promote the growth of the oil, gas, and energy production chain through coordinated actions between the public and private sectors.
The protocol of intentions was signed during the opening of the SP Offshore 2025 event at the Santos Convention Center and marks the beginning of a new phase for the energy industry in the state.
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The cooperation seeks to transform the region into one of the main offshore hubs in the country, focusing on infrastructure, innovation, professional training, and sustainability.
Petrobras Will Heavily Invest in Offshore Projects in São Paulo
The initiative aligns with Petrobras’s Strategic Planning 2050 and the Business Plan 2025-2029, which forecast a total investment of US$ 111 billion, with US$ 77 billion earmarked for the development of exploration and production projects – many of which are concentrated along the São Paulo coast.
According to Dimitrios Magalhães, Executive Manager of Production Development Projects at Petrobras:
“This protocol of intentions formalizes the beginning of the joint actions that will be outlined and executed by Petrobras, the State of São Paulo, InvestSP, and Brenc aiming at the study of opportunities encompassing all logistics, labor, funding, and regulatory environment necessary for the development of offshore operations, and aligns with the corporate strategy to strengthen Brazilian production chains and regional vocations, within a business logic and with competitive costs”.
SP Offshore 2025 Marks the Beginning of a New Era for the São Paulo Coast
During the event, authorities and representatives from the energy sector emphasized the importance of the partnership. The protocol was signed by Dimitrios Magalhães (Petrobras), Jorge Lima (Secretariat of Economic Development of São Paulo), Thiago Camargo (InvestSP), and Eduardo Varela (Brenc).
Lilian Barreto, Executive Manager of Petrobras’s Research, Development, and Innovation Center (Cenpes), highlighted the relevance of the São Paulo bases for the sector.
“Petrobras accounts for 90% of the national oil and natural gas production, with a significant portion coming from our bases along the São Paulo coast,” she stated.
The proposal from Petrobras and its partners is not solely about physical expansion. The focus is also on strengthening the regulatory environment, investing in the training of qualified labor, and encouraging technological innovation aimed at offshore.
Moreover, there is a clear concern for the sustainability of operations. The protocol outlines initiatives aligned with environmentally responsible practices, seeking to ensure that the sector’s growth does not compromise marine and coastal ecosystems.
With this partnership, the São Paulo coast positions itself as a key player in Petrobras’s growth strategy and the Brazilian energy sector.
The investment in offshore operations in São Paulo promises to generate jobs, attract new businesses, and strengthen national energy security.

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