Prumo, Port of Acu and Sarens sign agreement

In November 2024, Prumo Logística, the Port of Açu, and Sarens signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to study logistics solutions for moving components of the offshore wind chain in the port-industry complex in São João da Barra, in the north of the State of Rio de Janeiro.

The MoU was signed during HRH Princess Astrid of Belgium’s visit to the Belgian economic mission in Brazil. This is Sarens’ first agreement in the country for offshore wind projects after being active in several other sectors in Brazil since 2008.

“We want to combine integrated logistics and be an operational and maintenance hub with more competitive costs for the offshore wind industry in Brazil,” says Mauro Andrade, Executive Director of Business Development at Prumo.

The studies will evaluate the best logistics solutions for moving turbines, blades, and other manufactured components in the offshore wind value chain. The logistics of this equipment requires specific heavy lifting, designed transport, and crane operation services.

Carl Sarens, Director of Technical Solutions, Projects & Engineering stated: “We are excited to embark on this new chapter in Brazil’s offshore wind industry through our partnership with Prumo Logística and the Port of Açu. 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.”

Açu is being structured to be a hub to support the offshore wind industry in Brazil. The port-industry complex is located close to one of the country’s best regions for offshore wind potential, is connected to the National Interconnected System (SIN) and can benefit from synergies with existing logistics for the oil and gas sector. In addition, the Port also wants to become a manufacturing and assembly hub for the offshore wind value chain, attracting wind turbine, blade and cable players.