EDF Renewables has entered into an agreement with Prumo Logística, the holding company controlled by EIG and responsible for the development of the Açu Port, in relation to offshore wind in Brazil.
The companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to study the development and infrastructure of offshore wind farms in the Norte Fluminense region.
The agreement envisages the use of the Port of Açu as a logistics and renewable energy hub, including the production of green hydrogen in Latin America’s largest port-industry complex.
EDF Renewables said its global experience in offshore projects combined with its onshore presence in the Brazilian market “guarantees the technical capacity” necessary for the development and future implementation of the project.
With a portfolio of 1.7GW in viable onshore wind and solar projects in Brazil, EDF Renewables is also targeting hybrid projects that combine offshore wind and green hydrogen in the country.
“We are very pleased with the execution of the MoU. We believe in the complementarity of Prumo and EDF Renewables.
“We currently have more than 1GW in operation and more than 10GW under construction and in development of offshore projects around the world.
“All of the port logistics infrastructure and Prumo’s licensing experience in the region have added to our broad and solid 10 year-experience in offshore power, and we expect will add even more value to this project,” said André Salgado, CEO of EDF Renewables do Brasil.
Prumo Logística is a player in the development of the offshore industry in the Norte Fluminense region.
In addition, the privileged geographical location of the Port of Açu (close to one of the three best regions in Brazil for offshore wind incidence and to the main economic centres in the country) and its operational port infrastructure make Açu the “ideal logistical base” to boost the development of offshore wind farms, enabling the development of the region from the installation of new plants at the port.
“The characteristics that make Port of Açu the main support base for oil and natural gas activities in Brazil and the attraction of manufacturers in the wind energy supply chain will generate synergies and increase competitiveness to make Açu the main hub for installation, commissioning and support of offshore wind farms in Southeast Brazil,” said Mauro Andrade, Prumo’s Executive Director of Business Development.