Liquid Bulk
The Oil Terminal at Port of Açu is responsible for more than 30% of Brazil’s crude oil exports handled through terminals
Oil Terminal
The Port of Açu has established itself as an efficient ecosystem for the handling of liquid bulk cargo and energy in Brazil.
With deep-water draft and the capability to accommodate the world’s largest vessels, the Oil Terminal (T-Oil), operated by Vast Infraestrutura, is a benchmark for crude oil transshipment operations (double banking). Located in a breakwater-protected area and equipped with containment barriers, the terminal combines safety, operational efficiency, and high availability to meet market demands.
T-Oil features three state-of-the-art berths: two capable of receiving Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) with capacities of up to 2 million barrels of oil, and one dedicated to Suezmax vessels, with capacity for up to 1 million barrels. Recognized as Brazil’s largest oil export terminal, its robust infrastructure and operational efficiency help reduce logistical bottlenecks and strengthen the competitiveness of the country’s energy value chain.
High-Performance Infrastructure and Capacity
VLCCs
Capacity
Deep-water draft enabling the safe operation of Very Large Crude Carriers, optimizing export scale and efficiency.
Operational Safety
World-class protocols for incident prevention and rapid response, ensuring the highest level of integrity in high-risk operations.
Fuel
Hub
Dedicated infrastructure for the receipt, storage, and distribution of petroleum products and biofuels, currently under development.
STS Transfer Efficiency
Licensed area for ship-to-ship transfer operations in sheltered waters, reducing maneuvering times and demurrage costs.
Synergy with the Offshore Ecosystem
Comprehensive support for offshore support vessels (OSVs) and fluid logistics serving oil fields in the Campos and Santos basins.
24/7
Operations
Direct management and continuous monitoring to ensure uninterrupted energy flows.
Liquids Terminal
Also operated by Vast Infraestrutura, the Açu Liquids Terminal (TLA) was developed to meet the growing market demand for logistics infrastructure dedicated to the handling and storage of liquid products in Brazil.
With 200,000 m² of backland area, two berths, and a licensed storage capacity of 108,000 m³, the terminal reinforces the Port of Açu’s position as an integrated hub for the energy, logistics, and industrial sectors. Currently, TLA offers a wide range of operational support services for vessels, contributing to the efficiency and competitiveness of activities carried out within the port complex.
The facility is currently undergoing expansion through the construction of a tank farm designed for the storage of petroleum products, chemicals, and biofuels. Scheduled to begin operations in 2027, the project will expand the Port of Açu’s infrastructure offering for the liquid bulk sector, further strengthening its strategic role in meeting current and future energy market demands.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Does the Port of Açu perform ship-to-ship transfer operations?
Yes. Through the terminal operated by Vast Infraestrutura, Port of Açu has one of the largest licensed areas in Brazil for STS operations in sheltered waters, ensuring safe and efficient crude oil transfer activities.
What types of liquid bulk cargo can be handled?
Our infrastructure is designed to handle crude oil, petroleum products, marine fuels (bunkers), biofuels, and other specialized liquid chemical cargoes.
Does the terminal have connections to other modes?
Yes. Port of Açu was designed as an integrated logistics hub, facilitating coastal shipping distribution and seamless connectivity to the strategic highway network of Southeast Brazil.
What is Port of Açu’s competitive advantage for the oil and gas industry?
In addition to its deep-water draft, Port of Açu offers strategic proximity to the Campos and Santos basins, reducing sailing times and logistics costs for operators.
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More than 30% of Brazil’s exported
crude oil is handled through Porto do Açu’s
Oil Terminal
Oil Terminal
This terminal is owned by Vast Infraestrutura, affiliate company of Prumo, which is dedicated to offering safe and efficient integrated solutions for liquids, including a more efficient oil double banking operation in a sheltered offshore terminal 25m deep.
It is the only private terminal in Brazil able to receive Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) and with licensed capacity of 1.2 million barrels/day.
Marine Fuels Terminal
Port of Açu also has a Marine Fuels Terminal (Tecma) with dedicated infrastructure for importing and trading marine fuels under the BP-Marine trademark. The terminal is ready to supply customers anytime, with operational flexibility to deliver MGO both at Port of Açu as well as offshore directly to the platforms/rigs.
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Thiago Almeida | Commercial - NFX
LNG Regasification Terminal
The port also has a Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Regasification Terminal that supplies up to 28 million m³/d of bp’s LNG to the Thermoelectric Power Park of GNA at Port of Açu.