Prumo Logística, the Port of Açu, and Belgium’s Sarens have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to study logistics solutions for moving offshore wind components in the port-industry complex in São João da Barra, in the north of Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil.
The MoU was signed on 28 November, during Her Royal Highness, Princess Astrid of Belgium’s visit to the Belgian economic mission in Brazil.
The studies will evaluate the best logistics solution for moving turbines, blades, and other manufactured components in the offshore wind value chain. The logistics of this equipment require specific heavy lifting, designed transport, and crane operation services.
This is Sarens’ first agreement in the country for offshore wind projects after being active in several other sectors in Brazil since 2008.
“This agreement represents a significant step toward developing innovative logistics solutions tailored for the offshore wind sector. Sarens is proud to bring our global expertise in heavy lifting and transport to support Brazil’s renewable energy ambitions and help position the Port of Açu as a hub for the offshore wind value chain,” said Carl Sarens , Director of Technical Solutions, Projects and Engineering.
According to the companies, the Açu port-industry complex is situated near one of the country’s prime offshore wind resource areas, connected to the National Interconnected System (SIN), and can leverage synergies with existing logistics for the oil and gas sector.
Additionally, the port is planning to become a manufacturing and assembly hub for the offshore wind value chain, attracting wind turbine, blade, and cable players.
When it comes to Prumo, the Brazilian port developer signed a MoU with Corio Generation in March 2024 to explore using the Port of Açu for the deployment of Corio’s future offshore wind projects.
Last year, Prumo also signed an MoU with Ocean Winds, a 50/50 joint venture between EDP Renewables and ENGIE.
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