Jean Paul Prates (Petrobras): Brazilian shipyards “will have the opportunity to present their construction capacity to their international peers and to work in partnership with foreign companies” (source: Petrobras Gustavo Galbatto)
A roundtable discussion brought together Brazilian energy firms, shipbuilders, suppliers and international investors to discuss the potential opportunities for international partnerships and investment in Brazil’s shipbuilding industry
The Brazilian Oil and Gas Institute (IBP), state-owned energy firm Petrobras, and APEX Brasil facilitated the roundtable, Maritime Industries Connections – Brazil Offshore Energy Sector Roundtable Business Meeting – Brazilian Shipyards Map, whichwas held on 7 May in parallel with the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), Houston.
During the meeting, industry leaders discussed strategic partnerships aimed at revitalising and modernising the Brazilian naval and maritime industry. The meeting was attended by IBP president Roberto Ardenghy, Petrobras engineering, technology and innovation director, Carlos José Travassos and Petrobras president Jean Paul Prates.
Mr Ardenghy said the goal of the effort was “to increase the competitiveness and business opportunities” for Brazil’s shipbuilding industry. “This initiative is an opportunity for Brazilian companies to reinforce their commitment to quality deliveries and excellence in a segmented, heated market with demand increasingly focused on low-carbon solutions,” he said.
Brazilian state energy firm Petrobras has growing demands for newbuilds, including offshore support vessels, floating production, storage and offloading vessels and other offshore energy infrastructure. Mr Prates noted that Brazilian shipyards “will have the opportunity to present their construction capacity to their international peers and to work in partnership with foreign companies.”
“We know the potential of national shipyards to meet Petrobras’ demands, and we see the opportunity for growth in this segment. With this initiative, we are bringing together players who can work together to ensure the local content requirements set out in the contracts are met,” said Mr Travassos.
The meeting brought together 36 companies from Brazil and 18 from other countries, as well as sector entities.
IBP and Sinaval launched the Shipyard Map, providing real-time data on shipyard production capability, geographical location, and steel-handling capacity.
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