Petrobras signs contract to continue operations at Rio de Janeiro port

On February 26, Companhia Docas do Rio de Janeiro signed a transition contract with Petrobras in order to guarantee the maintenance of the company’s operations in the Port of Rio de Janeiro, which is one of the main offshore support bases in Brazil for the development of the pre-salt fields in the Santos Basin.

The contract is valid for six months and was authorized by ANTAZ (the national waterway transportation agency), which also allowed the execution of other subsequent contracts until the area’s bidding process is held. The next step is the elaboration of a technical, economic, and environmental feasibility study (EVTEA) to proceed with the definitive lease process for the terminal.

According to Business Development Manager at Docas do Rio, Eduardo Miguez, this Petrobras operation in the Port of Rio de Janeiro sustained the first development of the pre-salt fields. “The maintenance of this operation demonstrates the commitment and seriousness with which Docas do Rio has been working. This generates trust and credibility in the market, making Petrobras endeavor to maintain its base in the Port of Rio, which has strategic importance for the company and for the country,” said Miguez.

For the Superintendent of Business Planning and Development, Pablo Fonseca, the signing of the contract between Docas do Rio and Petrobras is a gain for the entire port community: “In addition to ensuring the maintenance of operations, the activity will continue to contribute greatly to develop the socio-economic status of the port region. Finally, the signing of the contract demonstrates the power of the Port of Rio de Janeiro vis-à-vis the oil and gas and port-support market ”.

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