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Oil Storage Park Construction at Açu Port in Rio de Janeiro Scheduled for Next Year; 2,000 Jobs Expected to Open

Written by Roberta Souza
Published on 09/07/2021 at 11:31
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The Operator of Açu Port, Açu Petróleo Expects to Start Construction of the Oil Storage Park in Rio de Janeiro Next Year

Açu Petróleo, a partnership between Prumo and Oiltanking, is set to begin construction of the oil storage park at Açu Port, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, in 2022. The project, which will receive investments of R$ 2 billion to R$ 2.5 billion, is expected to generate 2,000 jobs directly and indirectly. The facility is predicted to go into operation in January 2024. See also: Construction of Green Hydrogen Plant at Açu Port in Rio de Janeiro is Being Analyzed by Companies

The Construction of the Oil Storage Park at Açu Port

In addition to increasing the state’s export capacity, the oil storage park at Açu Port, which may begin construction next year, will also be connected to a network of pipelines in the southeast to provide alternatives to refineries located in the state of Rio de Janeiro and surrounding areas.

Leonardo Soares, the state secretary of Economic Development, Energy and International Relations, says that “This is a strategic and structural project for Rio de Janeiro and for Brazil. Besides consolidating the Northern Fluminense Region and the State of Rio de Janeiro in the productive and logistics chain of oil, the project will generate wealth and value for the region, as the company is committed to prioritizing local labor.”

The Oil Storage Park and Job Creation

The construction of the storage park at Açu Port also plans to implement an oil depot with a capacity of 5.7 million barrels at the port, with potential expansion to 11 million barrels. It also includes the implementation of two pipelines that will connect the oil depot to the existing pipeline network in the southeast.

The project is expected to receive investments of R$ 2 billion to R$ 2.5 billion, potentially generating 2,000 jobs directly and indirectly in the state of Rio de Janeiro. The oil storage park at Açu Port is predicted to go into operation in January 2024.

See Also: Açu Port – Açu Petróleo Signs Contract with Petrobras to Export 240 Million Barrels of Oil in Two Years

Petrobras has signed a contract with Açu Petróleo to increase oil exports at Açu Port in São João da Barra, state of Rio de Janeiro, by 140%. Açu Petróleo, a partnership formed between the German multinational Oiltanking and Prumo Logística, announced that Petrobras will begin to move approximately 240 million barrels of the commodity (about 300,000 daily) through the Açu port complex within two years.

To meet the demand for oil exports, Açu Petróleo is also planning the construction of a Storage Park and pipeline connection to the existing network at the site. This is the second time that Petrobras has requested an increase in the volume of oil exported through Açu Port, driven by rising oil production and to meet market demand.

Roberta Souza

Author for the Click Petróleo e Gás portal since 2019, responsible for publishing over 8,000 articles that have garnered millions of views, combining technical expertise, clarity, and engagement to inform and connect readers. A Petroleum Engineer with a postgraduate degree in Industrial Unit Commissioning, I also bring practical experience and background in the agribusiness sector, which broadens my perspective and versatility in producing specialized content. I develop content topics, disseminate job opportunities, and create advertising materials tailored for the industry audience. For content suggestions, job vacancy promotion, or advertising proposals, please contact via email: santizatagpc@gmail.com. We do not accept resumes

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