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OEC Projects in Brazil and Panama Win Global ENR Award for Safety Performance and Installed Power Generation Capacity.
The initiatives undertaken by OEC on national territory and in Panama have been honored with a prestigious international recognition. The South Gas Terminal, located in the beautiful Babitonga Bay in Santa Catarina, and another important extension project on Line 2 of the Metro located in Panama City, received special mention in the merit award. This honor was granted at the Global Best Projects competition, organized by one of the most respected publications in the engineering segment.
OEC, formerly known as Odebrecht Engenharia e Construção, continues to establish itself as one of the market leaders, reinforcing the reputation built through impactful global projects. Both projects mentioned illustrate the Brazilian construction company’s commitment to excellence and innovation, competitively positioning itself on the international stage. Certainly, such recognition from ENR is a direct result of the dedication and expertise of the team, enhancing the visibility of the exceptional execution capability characteristic of OEC.
Highlights of OEC in the Global Award
The American magazine ENR, known as Engineering News-Record, is one of the most renowned publications in the global engineering sector. Recently, OEC, also known as Odebrecht Engenharia e Construção, was once again highlighted as one of the leaders in the field. This is the 12th time that the Brazilian company, recognized as the largest infrastructure contractor in Brazil, has been awarded what is considered one of the world’s main distinctions in engineering. Notably, OEC is the only Brazilian contractor to be among this year’s honorees, reinforcing its relevance and excellence in the sector.
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Awarding and Evaluation Event
The awarding event will take place on December 19 and will be held online, with a broadcast from the United States. A select group of judges convened by the prestigious ENR magazine, made up of experts from institutions such as KPMG, Jacobs, Columbia University, and United Engineering Foundation, carefully examined the safety performance, the innovative processes, and the teamwork of 120 projects around the world. This was the largest number of entries the magazine has received so far. Of those, 35 projects from 19 different countries were chosen as the most impressive, standing out for their impact and quality of execution.
Recognition in Brazil and Energy Impact
Marco Aurélio Barros, Contracts Director at Tenenge, a company belonging to OEC responsible for the construction of TGS, expressed his satisfaction with the recognition. For him, this award highlights the completion of a challenging project, which promises to generate many benefits for the client and the population of southern Brazil, increasing the installed power generation capacity through the LNG that will be delivered and transported by TGS. He states that the team demonstrated extreme competence in completing this project, which involved complex activities on land and at sea, and is now fully operational, efficiently meeting the operator’s needs.
Innovation and Excellence in Panama
Ricardo Vieira, Superintendent Director of OEC for Latin America, highlighted that the works carried out in Panama have always attracted the attention of ENR judges. Vieira mentioned that the exemplary performance of Odebrecht Engenharia e Construção on Panamanian soil has frequently resulted in significant recognitions from this global award. Among the highlighted projects are Tocumen Airport, Cinta Costera, and Line 2 of the Metro. Each of these initiatives has left an indelible mark on Panamanian society, of which the Brazilian construction company is proud to have been a part.
Tradition and Innovation of OEC
Founded in 1917, Engineering News-Record has established itself as a weekly source of news, analysis, and relevant opinions in the global construction sector. This publication is widely regarded as one of the industry’s top references, often referred to as the ‘bible’ of the construction sector for its authority. In turn, OEC, with an 80-year trajectory, has established itself as the largest contractor in the country, according to the Brazilian Engineering Ranking of the magazine O Empreiteiro.
Recent Awards and Certifications
OEC has a long history of achievements, with over 3,000 projects carried out in 38 countries, including power plants, metros, railways, bridges, airports, and refineries. The company has won 22 Global Best Projects awards, awarded by ENR, reaffirming its position as one of the leading figures in global engineering. In the past five years, OEC has secured over R$ 20 billion in new contracts. Since 2021, it has held the ISO 37001 certification, which confirms its internationally recognized anti-bribery and integrity practices.
Ethical Commitments and Global Expansion
In 2022, OEC received the Infra+ Integrity seal, granted by the Ministry of Infrastructure, and in 2023, obtained the Pró-Ética Seal, an honor from the CGU and the Ethos Institute that promotes more ethical and transparent corporate environments. Currently, OEC employs approximately 13,000 people of various nationalities, spread across more than 30 works in countries in the Americas and Africa, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to professional excellence and ethics in the workplace.
Source: © vinicius.oliveira@loures.com.br
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