Repsol Sinopec and Porto Central have established a partnership to carry out oil transshipment operations at the liquid bulk terminal of the port complex. Located on the southern coast of Espírito Santo, Porto Central is currently in the construction phase of its port infrastructure.
The Phase 1 liquid bulk terminal will feature deep-water access and the capacity to accommodate large vessels such as VLCCs (Very Large Crude Carriers), providing greater efficiency, predictability, and safety in operations.
Porto Central has already secured partnerships with other major industry players, including Equinor, CNOOC, and Petrobras, for the same purpose. The involvement of Repsol Sinopec further strengthens the project’s position as a new strategic hub for transshipment operations in Brazil.
About Repsol Sinopec
Present in Brazil since 1997, Repsol Sinopec (RSB) is one of the country’s largest oil and gas producers. Since 2010, it has been a joint venture between the Spanish group Repsol (60%) and the Chinese group Sinopec (40%), becoming one of the largest investors in the sector in the country over the last decade. joint venture entre o grupo espanhol Repsol (60%) e o grupo chinês Sinopec (40%), tornando-se uma das maiores investidoras do setor no país na última década.
The company was the first to take part in the opening of the Exploration and Production market, through the Albacora Leste field, and has a strong presence in world-class assets, especially in the pre-salt. Its portfolio includes the Sapinhoá field, the fourth-largest producing field in Brazil, and the Raia Project, which is set to become one of the country’s main suppliers of natural gas — a key input for the energy transition.
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About Porto Central
With over 20 million square meters, Porto Central will be one of the largest port and industrial complexes in the country, operating as a multi-purpose hub on the southern coast of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The project will feature deep-water access up to 25 meters, capable of accommodating the world’s largest vessels and handling a wide variety of cargo, including oil, natural gas, power generation, offshore support, grains, fertilizers, minerals, containers, and general cargo, among others.