Contract Guarantees Predictability, Efficiency and Continuous Maintenance in the Operations of the Brazilian State-Owned Company
Valmet, a global leader in technologies, automation and services for process industries, announced, in July 2025, the signing of a national contract with Petrobras. The agreement covers the supply of spare parts for valves, actuators and Neles™ brand positioners in all operational units of the state-owned company, including exploration, production, refining, and marketing of oil and natural gas, as well as electric power generation.
Contract Strengthens Strategic Partnership
The first order has already been included in Valmet’s second quarter 2025 balance sheet, while subsequent orders will be processed gradually throughout the contract. With an initial term of one year and the possibility of automatic renewal for up to five years, the agreement marks a new phase in the relationship between the companies, reinforcing mutual trust and stability in the supply of solutions.
According to Valmet, the initiative will bring Petrobras cost predictability, guarantee equipment availability, agility in internal processes, reduction of bureaucracy, and specialized technical support with a quality standard recognized internationally.
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Operational Benefits and Impact on the Sector
For Marco Souza, business manager of Flow Control for the oil and gas industry at Valmet, “this contract reinforces Petrobras’ trust in Valmet’s ability to provide reliable and high-performance solutions”. He emphasizes that the partnership consolidates the company’s presence in the oil and gas sector and strengthens the commitment to excellence in service.
The agreement also directly contributes to the operational continuity of Petrobras’ plants, ensuring that critical equipment is always available and that maintenance is performed swiftly and safely.
Continuity and Efficiency as Priorities
The contract, signed in 2025, not only strengthens Petrobras’ supply chain, but also highlights Valmet as a strategic supplier for the Brazilian energy sector. With this collaboration, the state-owned company ensures lower operational risk, high levels of productivity, and reliable technical support.
The integration of planning, support, and supply of essential parts proves fundamental to maintaining competitiveness and efficiency in a constantly transforming energy market.
What do you think should be a priority for this partnership: rapidly enhancing results focusing on innovation or ensuring a gradual but secure execution to preserve operational reliability in the long term?

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