The construction of the new venture in Porto do Açu has a project valued at R$ 2,5 billion. Two thousand jobs will be generated, between direct and indirect

This year, Açu Petróleo plans to start building the first private oil deposit in Brazil at Porto do Açu, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. The investment is estimated at 2,5 billion reais and the project will generate, directly or indirectly, 2.000 jobs during the construction phase. The work is expected to be completed and start operating at the end of 2023. 

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The construction of the park in Porto do Açu 

In addition to expanding Rio de Janeiro's export capacity, Porto do Açu will also be connected to a network of pipelines in the southeast region to offer alternatives to refineries located in the state and surroundings. 

Leonardo Soares, the state secretary for Economic Development, Energy and International Relations, says that “This is a strategic and structuring project for Rio de Janeiro and Brazil. In addition to consolidating the North Fluminense Region and the State of Rio de Janeiro in oil production and logistics, the venture will generate wealth and value for the region, as the company is committed to prioritizing the hand of local work”. 

The tank park and the generation of jobs 

The project at Porto do Açu foresees the implementation of an oil deposit with a capacity of 5,7 million barrels in the port, which can be expanded to 11 million barrels. It also includes the implementation of two pipelines that will connect the oil deposit to the existing pipeline network in the southeast region.