A Petrobras Planning and Logistics management team visited Porto Sudeste, in Itaguaí, on October 29. The agenda included a tour of the terminal’s facilities and the construction site of the new dolphins, structures that will expand its capacity to handle oil and oil product operations.

The visit took place as Brazil’s oil production continues to grow, driven by the pre-salt fields. According to figures released by Petrobras in its production and sales report, the company’s own production reached 3.51 million barrels of oil equivalent per day in the third quarter of 2026, including its international operations. In Brazil, production totaled 3.48 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, led by the Búzios and Mero fields in the Santos Basin.

As production increases, so does the demand for logistics solutions that ensure efficient transportation. Located in Itaguaí, Rio de Janeiro, near the Santos Basin, Porto Sudeste is strategically positioned to support this growth.

“Petrobras is already an important partner of Porto Sudeste in transshipment operations. The visit gave us the opportunity to present our infrastructure and ongoing investments and, most importantly, to discuss how Porto Sudeste can provide new logistics solutions to support the growth of both the company and Brazil’s oil market,” said Jayme Nicolato, CEO of Porto Sudeste.

Expansion of Oil Operations

Since July 2022, Porto Sudeste has conducted transshipment operations involving oil and oil products, which consist of transferring cargo between berthed vessels. In October 2026, the terminal reached the milestone of 100 operations, establishing the oil segment as an important area for the diversification of its business.

The dolphins, marine structures used to moor and support vessels, will increase berth availability and provide greater flexibility in operational scheduling. The new infrastructure is scheduled for completion in the first half of 2027.

Porto Sudeste has the port and marine infrastructure required to accommodate Suezmax and VLCC vessels, with VLCC standing for Very Large Crude Carrier. Located in the sheltered waters of Sepetiba Bay, in an area with limited tidal variation, the terminal benefits from natural conditions that support more regular and predictable operations.