English 
Spanish 
2 min read
0 comments
Corio and Prumo enter into a strategic partnership towards Brazil's energy future, focusing on offshore wind energy projects in Porto do Açu
Corio Generation, a subsidiary of the renowned Australian fund Macquarie, took a big step towards Brazil's energy future by closing a strategic agreement with Prumo, a company that controls Porto do Açu, located in Rio de Janeiro. This partnership has as its main objective develop offshore wind energy projects, marking Corio’s entry into this promising segment in the country, according to the Uol website.
The memorandum of understanding signed between Corio and Prumo establishes that Porto do Açu will be essential to support the activities of Corio's future wind energy parks. A port infrastructure it will be used to move technicians and equipment, thus ensuring efficiency in energy generation at sea.
Synergies beyond expectations
In addition to the direct benefits in implementing wind energy parks in Porto do Açu, the partnership between Corio and Prumo promises to generate synergies that go beyond the traditional. Açu Port is consolidating as a hub for the development of innovative energy solutions, attracting industries interested in decarbonization.
- Producing 1.000 tons of solar glass per day, Bahia is becoming the epicenter of the sector's production in Latin America with an investment of almost R$ 1 BILLION, generating thousands of jobs and boosting the country's economy and energy transition!
- Find out what the red flag is in energy and why it directly impacts the value of your electricity bill
- Find out if an Energy Storage System is a Worthwhile Investment!
- Energy Transformation: Driving Mineral Projects in Brazil and Connecting Executives in São Paulo
Jonathan Cole, global CEO of Corio, emphasized the importance of investing in ports suitable for the development of offshore wind energy, highlighting the competitive advantage of Porto do Açu in this context. Rogério Zampronha, CEO of Prumo, highlighted the potential of Porto's ecosystem, which already has an installed value chain ready to receive and distribute the energy generated.
Ambitious offshore plans at Porto do Açu
Corio, founded in 2023, already stands out as one of the world's largest developers of offshore wind energy projects, with a portfolio that exceeds 30 gigawatts in several global markets. In Brazil, the company has five projects in initial phase of studies, totaling 6 GW of capacity and expected investments of 20 billion reais.
For the first offshore wind projects in Brazil to become a reality, it is crucial to move forward with the regulatory framework, as highlighted by Corio's global CEO. The approval of the bill in April is eagerly awaited, as it will pave the way for defining a long-term strategy for the source, including contracting the energy generated and holding periodic auctions.
With this strategic offshore partnership between Corio and Prumo, Brazil takes another step towards diversifying its energy matrix, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and innovation in the offshore wind energy sector.
