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Port of Açu and IKM Testing, part of the Norwegian IKM Group, signed an agreement this Wednesday, October 29, during the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) Brazil, to create a consortium focused on providing decommissioning-related services.

The goal is to offer cleaning and decontamination services for platforms and other offshore units at the port-industrial complex located in São João da Barra, in northern Rio de Janeiro state.

The consortium builds on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two companies in May of this year.

“We seek strategic partnerships to complement the activities we already offer at Açu, such as the temporary mooring of platforms. We are preparing to host Brazil’s first sustainable decommissioning hub,” explains Vinicius Patel, Port Administration Director at Port of Açu.

“IKM Testing plays a key role in the development of the decommissioning hub, bringing extensive technical expertise in decontamination and NORM neutralization projects, with over 35 operations carried out in the North Sea and in Brazil. We are incorporating our safety values and best ESG practices into the project, reinforcing our commitment to making this initiative both sustainable and efficient. Together with Port of Açu and the entire supply chain, we are joining forces to strengthen the circular economy in Brazil’s oil and gas sector,” highlights Alexandre Villanova, Director of IKM Testing Brazil.

In addition to mooring services, the port plans to offer support services for the pre-dismantling and dismantling of platforms. Currently, Port of Açu has a quay capable of simultaneously servicing more than three offshore units/vessels engaged in pre-decommissioning activities, with potential expansion to up to ten units.

Key advantages of the project include proximity to the Campos Basin, environmental licensing and capacity for biofouling removal (such as sun coral), the presence of a unified control center for risk and emergency management, and integration with Brazil’s existing scrap logistics network.

About Port of Açu – Located in northern Rio de Janeiro, Port of Açu is the largest private deepwater port-industrial complex in Latin America. Operational since 2014, it is managed by Porto do Açu Operações, a partnership between Prumo Logística and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges International. Currently, 30 companies are established at the complex, including world-class clients and partners. With consolidated operations in iron ore, oil, and natural gas, Açu is accelerating its industrialization with a focus on low-carbon projects, reaffirming its position as Brazil’s port of the energy transition.

About IKM Testing – IKM Testing Brazil is a Brazilian company established in 2009 and part of the Norwegian IKM Gruppen AS. It stands out as a key provider of essential engineering services for the energy sector, with a strong focus on oil and gas. Its diversified portfolio includes testing, inspection, commissioning, decommissioning, and cleaning services, operating both onshore and offshore. The company is widely recognized for its high technical capability, positioning itself as one of the most complete and competitive service providers in the energy industry. With an essential role in supporting the sector’s demands, IKM Testing Brazil’s strategic goal is to consolidate and expand its growth both nationally and internationally.