The double banking operation carried out consists of the transfer between ships moored, one next to the other, of crude oil produced in offshore fields
Porto Sudeste concluded, on Tuesday (12/7), the first liquid bulk operation (Double banking) at the terminal. The transfer of 950MBbl (one thousand barrels) of crude oil from the Live Knutsen shuttle tanker to the exporter Moscow Spirit took about 24 hours. The process was accompanied by the Brazilian Navy, the Port Authority of Itacuruçá, the Port and Customs Authority of the Port of Itaguaí.
“The first operation was successful, efficient and 100% operationally safe. we already have one pipeline for the coming months. It is yet another cargo portfolio that we have integrated into the regional scenario, further establishing Porto Sudeste as a multi-cargo terminal. Nationally, it represents yet another logistics option for the country's infrastructure. The next step is to increase our operations, making them relevant not only for the State of Rio de Janeiro, but for all of Brazil”, commented Fabiana Durant, Liquid Bulk Operation Manager at Porto Sudeste.
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The double banking operation carried out consists of the transfer between ships moored, one next to the other, of crude oil produced in offshore fields, ensuring greater efficiency in the transport of oil that is exploited on the high seas. This avoids the long displacements of the ships, promoting the reduction of operating costs.
The practice has been gradually growing in Brazil, with the increase in oil production in the country. According to estimates by the Energy Research Company (EPE), national oil production should jump 53,8% by 2031, rising from 3,36 million barrels/day to 5,17 million. The forecast is that two thirds of national production will be exported in 2031.
“Port Sudeste has always been attentive to market movements, and we realized that we had a good opportunity to expand our activities, further boosting port operations in the country. Our location in sheltered waters with low tidal variation allows the transhipment to countership operation to be carried out safely, without interference caused by climate variations”, explained Jayme Nicolato, CEO of Porto Sudeste.
The terminal is considered one of the most efficient in Brazil, with the necessary infrastructure and specialized professionals to conduct operations with solid and liquid bulk. Currently, Porto Sudeste has the capacity to handle up to 50 million tons. The oil operation will occupy the idle capacity, being able to move up to 13 million tons/year. Solid bulk, especially iron ore, continue to be Porto Sudeste's main activity.
