Petrobras Invests R$ 9 Million in New Wind Measurement Technology and Tests Equipment in RN with Focus on Offshore Wind Energy

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Published on 23/12/2022 at 11:55

Fonte: Petrobras

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The Wind Measurement Buoy Is The Newest Technology From Petrobras For Future Offshore Wind Energy Projects Across Brazil. The Company Is Conducting Tests On The Coast Of Rio Grande Do Norte To Verify The Quality And Functionality Of The New Equipment.

Amid the growth of renewable energy projects across Brazil, Petrobras is targeting a prosperous future market, offshore wind. The company is conducting operational tests with its new wind measurement technology in Rio Grande do Norte. Named Bravo, the Remote Offshore Wind Assessment Buoy is the company’s newest equipment, which can significantly contribute to offshore wind energy projects.

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In recent days, Petrobras has begun operational tests of its newest wind measurement technology on the coast of Rio Grande do Norte, developed by the company in a research and development (R&D) project with Senai.

The company is now testing with an eye toward the future of the Brazilian energy market, particularly offshore wind energy projects.

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State-Owned Company Studies Alternatives and New Technologies to Invest in Offshore Wind Energy Projects in the Coming Years

The offshore wind energy market is the major bet of the energy sector for the coming years, and Petrobras intends to enter this race for new ventures in the field.

Thus, the oil company is exploring alternatives that would enable it to establish a second cash generation engine for the future.

In its strategic plan for the period of 2023 – 2027, released in recent months, the state-owned company stated that it intends to invest and is conducting studies for projects in three areas: carbon capture, hydrogen, and lastly, offshore wind energy.

The Director of Institutional Relationship and Sustainability at Petrobras, Rafael Chaves, highlighted that despite advancements with the new technology, it is still necessary to find financial sustainability in the venture.

“A project that scores ten in climate sustainability, but lacks financial sustainability, is doomed to fail. So, we need to find projects that have dual resilience,” he stated.

Now, the company will continue testing the wind measurement equipment and studying viable future projects in the field.

Petrobras Invests R$ 9 Million in New Wind Measurement Technology and Tests Equipment in RN with Focus on Offshore Wind Energy

The Wind Measurement Buoy Is The Newest Technology From Petrobras For Future Offshore Wind Energy Projects Across Brazil. The Company Is Conducting Tests On The Coast Of Rio Grande Do Norte To Verify The Quality And Functionality Of The New Equipment.

Petrobras Develops Remote Buoy with Wind Measurement Technology and Aims for Future Offshore Wind Energy Projects in Brazil

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