Vast completes ExxonMobil transshipment operation

Vast Infraestrutura has successfully completed the first crude oil transshipment operation for ExxonMobil in Brazil, marking a significant milestone in the country’s oil export logistics.

The operation was carried out at the T-Oil terminal, located at the Port of Açu in northern Rio de Janeiro state, and involved the transfer of approximately 1 million barrels from the Bacalhau field for export to international markets.

The operation deployed two Suezmax-class tankers — Primeway and Windsor Knutsen — highlighting the terminal’s capability to handle large-scale offshore logistics operations tied to Brazil’s pre-salt developments.

According to the company, the milestone reinforces the efficiency, safety, and reliability of the T-Oil terminal in supporting complex offshore projects. The facility is currently the only terminal in Brazil authorized to handle VLCC vessels and has a licensed capacity of up to 1.2 million barrels per day.

The crude originated from the Bacalhau field in the Santos Basin, ExxonMobil’s first producing project in Brazil after more than a century of presence in the country. The asset is operated by Equinor (40%), in partnership with ExxonMobil Brazil (40%) and Petrogal Brasil (20), under a production sharing regime.

With ExxonMobil joining its client portfolio, Vast further strengthens its position as a key crude oil export hub in Brazil. The company has been playing an increasingly strategic role in supporting the country’s growing offshore production and export capacity.