Port of Açu – São João da Barra/RJ: With Incredible 130 km², The Brazilian Port Will Receive Another R$ 22 Billion Over The Next 10 Years. 40% Of Oil Exports Leave Through Açu

Written by Roberta Souza

Published on 14/01/2025 at 16:52

Foto: Reprodução Porto do Açu

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Learn More About The Energy Transition And The Role Of Porto Do Açu In Sustainability And Innovation In The Industrial And Oil Sector

Porto do Açu, located on the northern coast of Rio de Janeiro, is establishing itself as one of the largest energy transition hubs in Brazil. Completing nearly a decade of operation, the port is considered a key piece in accelerating the decarbonization of Brazilian industries. The CEO of Prumo Logística, Rogério Zampronha, described Porto do Açu as “the energy transition port of Brazil”, highlighting its role in developing sustainable and renewable solutions for the future and the oil sector, according to the Broadcast website.

Renewable Energy And Low-Carbon Hydrogen

Porto do Açu’s focus is not only on cargo transportation but on transforming the oil energy sector. At an event held in São Paulo, Zampronha presented the initiatives of the port for industrialization based on renewable energy and low-carbon hydrogen. “Our strategy aligns with the largest global sustainability goals,” said the CEO. The port has already signed new contracts with global companies in sectors such as agribusiness and low-carbon industrialization, transforming the location into an energy innovation hub.

Infrastructure And Billion-Dollar Investments

With an area of 130 km² and 11 terminals, Porto do Açu is 100% private and is part of a large oil expansion project. Over the next 10 years, the port’s infrastructure will see an additional investment of R$ 22 billion, bringing the total of invested resources to R$ 42 billion. In 2023, Porto do Açu handled an impressive 84.6 million tons, a 27% increase from the previous year, solidifying its position as one of the largest ports in Brazil, responsible for 40% of the country’s oil exports.

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The Promise Of Green Ammonia: The Future Of Porto Do Açu

One of the most promising projects at Porto do Açu is the implementation of a green ammonia plant, powered by low-carbon hydrogen. The partnership with Norwegian company Fuella AS aims to produce up to 400 million tons of green ammonia per year, using water electrolysis to generate clean energy. This production will be directed to both the national and international markets, with flow through the port’s modern facilities.

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Marcelo Cavinato

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02/03/2025 11:39

Quando inaugura a nova planta?!

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Adilson Vento(@adilsonvento)

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17/01/2025 11:25

Excelente reportagem

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Marcos Antônio Borges Silva

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16/01/2025 04:57

Trabalhei durante cinco anos como terceirizado no Porto do Açu, já era Prumo Logística, foi um aprendizado espetacular, um grande empreendimento , temos que valorizar essa conceituada Empresa. Ganha São João da Barra, Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil e o mundo.

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Port of Açu – São João da Barra/RJ: With Incredible 130 km², The Brazilian Port Will Receive Another R$ 22 Billion Over The Next 10 Years. 40% Of Oil Exports Leave Through Açu

Learn More About The Energy Transition And The Role Of Porto Do Açu In Sustainability And Innovation In The Industrial And Oil Sector

Renewable Energy And Low-Carbon Hydrogen

Infrastructure And Billion-Dollar Investments

The Promise Of Green Ammonia: The Future Of Porto Do Açu

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Port of Açu – São João da Barra/RJ: With Incredible 130 km², The Brazilian Port Will Receive Another R$ 22 Billion Over The Next 10 Years. 40% Of Oil Exports Leave Through Açu

Learn More About The Energy Transition And The Role Of Porto Do Açu In Sustainability And Innovation In The Industrial And Oil Sector

Renewable Energy And Low-Carbon Hydrogen

Infrastructure And Billion-Dollar Investments

The Promise Of Green Ammonia: The Future Of Porto Do Açu

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A German architect built a cylindrical house in 1994 that rotates to follow the sun throughout the day, generates 5 times more energy than it consumes, and was the world’s first energy-positive house.

Two African countries will inaugurate in 4 days an 825-meter bridge suspended 90 meters high over a reservoir — it is the largest of three bridges of a megaproject that will supply millions of people.

A company that drilled for oil has drilled 4.8 kilometers of rock in Utah and found a never-ending heat of 290 degrees — now it is building the world’s first next-generation commercial geothermal power plant, with 100 MW connected to the grid in June 2026.

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