MODEC Chooses Brazil as Global Hub for Onshore and Offshore Training, Preparing Technicians from Various Continents to Operate Oil and Gas Platforms

Written by Débora Araújo

Published on 08/09/2025 at 11:09

MODEC escolhe o Brasil como hub mundial de capacitação onshore e offshore e já prepara técnicos de vários continentes para operar plataformas de petróleo e gás

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MODEC Transforms Brazil Into Global Training Center for Onshore and Offshore Training, Educating Professionals from Countries Like Guyana and Senegal to Work on Oil and Gas Platforms.

MODEC has established Brazil as a strategic base for training professionals in the offshore industry. The Japanese company, a global reference in the construction, chartering, and operation of floating production storage and offloading units (FPSOs), has developed a center of excellence for training that already educates teams not only from Brazil but also from countries like Guyana, Senegal, and Mexico.

The program is the result of more than 20 years of operation in the Brazilian pre-salt, where the company has gained experience with one of the sector’s most complex fleets. This knowledge is now shared with new generations of professionals, increasing the company’s international presence and strengthening its role as a global talent trainer.

First Trainees from Guyana in Brazil

In February of this year, the first group of trainees from Guyana arrived in Rio de Janeiro to participate in an intensive training that combined onshore and offshore activities. They underwent five months of practical preparation at MODEC-operated units in Brazil, focusing on safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.

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Transformative Experience for Young Engineers

For the trainees, the experience in Brazil was significant. Joseph Evans, an electrical engineer from Guyana, highlighted that the learning experience was transformative:

“I had the unique experience of boarding an FPSO for the first time. The Brazilian team shared their knowledge and values, demonstrating in practice the integration between onshore and offshore teams.”

Kegan Howard, a trainee in Commercial Management and Contracts, emphasized the cultural and technical immersion:

“Working with an experienced and welcoming team helped me understand the technical and commercial aspects of the industry. Additionally, living in Brazil was an opportunity for adaptation and personal growth.”

Both will now proceed to Singapore, where they will participate in the commissioning operations of the platform, further expanding their international training.

Repeating the Formula with Senegal and Other Countries

This strategy is not new. MODEC had already adopted this approach by training professionals from Senegal, who went through Brazil before joining the country’s first platform in history, the FPSO Léopold Sédar Senghor.

This internationalization policy shows how Brazil has become a center of excellence in training within MODEC itself, exporting accumulated knowledge from the pre-salt area to new exploration frontiers.

Impact on the Oil and Gas Sector

The establishment of this training hub has a direct impact on the future of the industry. Besides preparing qualified professionals, the initiative reinforces the company’s commitment to:

Operational Safety – prioritizing strict protocols to prevent accidents.
Technical Efficiency – with professionals trained to handle complex operations.
Human Development – valuing talents and fostering international careers.

The initiative also strengthens Brazil’s image as a reference in offshore technology, especially because of the experience gained in the pre-salt area, considered one of the most challenging regions in the world.

MODEC: Leader in Floating Platforms

MODEC operates some of the largest and most complex floating platforms on the planet, employing thousands of professionals in production units that require highly specialized knowledge. By training new talents within its structure in Brazil, the company ensures not only a qualified workforce for its projects but also creates a network of professionals ready for the global challenges of the energy industry.

MODEC Chooses Brazil as Global Hub for Onshore and Offshore Training, Preparing Technicians from Various Continents to Operate Oil and Gas Platforms

MODEC Transforms Brazil Into Global Training Center for Onshore and Offshore Training, Educating Professionals from Countries Like Guyana and Senegal to Work on Oil and Gas Platforms.

First Trainees from Guyana in Brazil

Transformative Experience for Young Engineers

Repeating the Formula with Senegal and Other Countries

Impact on the Oil and Gas Sector

MODEC: Leader in Floating Platforms

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MODEC Chooses Brazil as Global Hub for Onshore and Offshore Training, Preparing Technicians from Various Continents to Operate Oil and Gas Platforms

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First Trainees from Guyana in Brazil

Transformative Experience for Young Engineers

Repeating the Formula with Senegal and Other Countries

Impact on the Oil and Gas Sector

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