ABESPetro

What ABESPetro does

ABESPetro (Associação Brasileira das Empresas de Bens e Serviços de Petróleo) is a Brazilian non-profit civil association founded in 2004 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro. It represents the first link of Brazil's oil and gas productive chain — companies that supply goods and services to upstream exploration and production operators. With more than 50 member companies spanning Baker Hughes, Halliburton, Schlumberger, TechnipFMC, NOV, SBM Offshore, Saipem, Transocean, Valaris, Subsea 7, Oceaneering, MODEC, Constellation, Aker Solutions, Fugro, Altera, Oceanpact, Prysmian, and others, ABESPetro functions as the collective institutional voice of the supplier community before regulators (ANP), the Ministry of Mines and Energy, and international industry bodies.

The association's deliverables include the annual Caderno ABESPetro publication (2022 edition produced with Deloitte; 2026 in preparation), the SGSO Best Practices Guide co-developed with ANP, IADC Brazil Chapter, and IBP, a job board (Vagas), a confidential ethics/whistleblowing channel (Canal de Denúncia), and permanent thematic committees covering QSMS, HR, regulatory affairs, and energy transition. ABESPetro also operates a PCD (people with disabilities) workforce-inclusion program in partnership with MPT and Firjan SENAI, which has certified 76 PCDs through Firjan SENAI and 14 for offshore Risk 4 work through the Dia D Inclusão program. It does not develop proprietary technology and has no AI/ML capabilities.

Commercially, ABESPetro is a membership-based association funded by annual member dues on a subscription basis, with pricing not publicly disclosed. Its go-to-market is community-led: member acquisition through direct relationship-building, peer referrals, industry events (Rio Oil & Gas/ROG.e, OTC, ARPEL, SEOGS, Brazil Energy Summit), and digital channels (LinkedIn, YouTube, email). It runs with a lean staff of 1-10 employees and outsized reach through institutional partnerships, event platforms, and earned media in Valor Econômico, Reuters, Bloomberg, and sector outlets.

Name

ABESPetro

Legal name

Associação Brasileira das Empresas de Serviços de Petróleo (ABESPetro)

Website

https://abespetro.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ABESPetro is a Brazilian non-profit trade association founded in 2004 that represents 50+ oil and gas goods and services companies before regulators (ANP), provides industry publications and technical guides, and runs workforce inclusion programs for Brazil's upstream sector.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio De Janeiro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues / Association fees: ABESPetro generates revenue through annual membership fees paid by associated companies (fornecedoras de bens e serviços) that supply goods and services to oil and gas operators in Brazil. Members gain access to institutional representation, networking events, thematic committees, training initiatives, and job posting platforms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ABESPetro is a Brazilian non-profit trade association representing companies that supply goods and services to oil and gas exploration and production operators. It provides institutional representation, industry advocacy, thematic committees, networking events, training initiatives, an annual sector publication (Caderno ABESPetro), a job portal, and a whistleblower channel to its member companies.

Product overview

ABESPetro is a trade association representing Brazilian companies that provide goods and services for oil and gas exploration and production. The organization does not offer a unified technology product but provides several services including annual publications (Caderno ABESPetro), a whistleblower channel (Canal de Denúncia), a job board (Vagas), and industry guidance documents. The association serves as the primary interlocutor for the supply chain's first link in the Brazilian petroleum industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Caderno ABESPetro
• Canal de Denúncia (Whistleblower Channel)

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.6 million total jobs in the oil and gas chain in Brazil
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ARPEL (Asociación Regional de Empresas de Petróleo y Gas Natural en Latinoamérica y el Caribe)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026ABESPetro is an institutional supporter (apoiadora institucional) of the ARPEL Conference 2026, taking place June 1-4 at Hotel Hilton Buenos Aires. The event gathers energy sector representatives, institutions, governments, and professionals to discuss competitiveness, energy security, energy transition, innovation, talent, and financing from a regional Latin American perspective. ABESPetro's support reinforces its regional Latin American network.
• SEOGS (Suriname Energy, Oil & Gas Summit & Exhibition)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026ABESPetro is an institutional supporter (apoiadora institucional) of the SEOGS 2026 (6th edition, June 23-26, 2026, Paramaribo, Suriname). The event expects 230+ speakers, 260+ exhibitors, 1,200+ participants, and 14,000+ visitors. ABESPetro's support positions its members for international networking and business development in the Caribbean/Suriname region.
• PetrobrasminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2022ABESPetro participated in the announcement of a partnership between Petrobras and the UN Global Compact (Pacto Global da ONU) to map, train, and engage suppliers on human rights best practices. ABESPetro represents the supplier community and participates in monthly committees (QSMS - Quality, Safety, Environment, Health) that align with this initiative. The partnership aims to incorporate ESG due diligence criteria into supplier relationships.
• ANP (Agência Nacional do Petróleo, Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022ABESPetro collaborated with ANP (Brazil's oil and gas regulator), IADC Brazil Chapter, and IBP – Instituto Brasileiro de Petróleo e Gás to develop the 'Guia de Boas Práticas para Auditorias Internas de SGSO' (Best Practices Guide for Internal Audits of SGSO). The guide addresses risk mitigation in offshore petroleum operations and was developed with input from 134 people across 20 companies. ANP initiated the project by requesting ABESPetro's coordination.
• IBP – Instituto Brasileiro de Petróleo e GáscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022ABESPetro collaborated with IBP – Instituto Brasileiro de Petróleo e Gás as a co-developer of the 'Guia de Boas Práticas para Auditorias Internas de SGSO'. IBP was one of four partner organizations (alongside ANP, IADC Brazil Chapter) in this knowledge-sharing and regulatory compliance initiative.
• Viva Lagos (ONG)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022Viva Lagos, an NGO focused on workplace inclusion of people with disabilities, partnered with ABESPetro and MPT on the 'Dia D Inclusão – Petróleo Inclusivo' initiative. The NGO contributed expertise on PCD inclusion and data on the low employment rate of PCDs in Brazil (1.1%). The NGO helped identify and support the 14 PCDs who were trained and certified for offshore work.
• IADC (International Association of Drilling Contractors)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2022ABESPetro signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IADC during the OTC 2022 conference. The partnership establishes mutual institutional cooperation for promoting education, communication, and best practices in Brazil's upstream oil and gas sector. Under the agreement, members of both associations can participate in conferences, training, and access each other's professional networks. Key synergies identified include the role of O&G in energy transition, sector attractiveness to new entrants, service contract quality, and reducing risk transfer to service providers.
• Firjan SENAIcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 7 December 2019ABESPetro partnered with Firjan SENAI to create the 'Projeto de Formação Integrada para Pessoas com Deficiência' (Integrated Training Project for People with Disabilities), which certifies PCDs for offshore work. The program includes HUET/CBSP safety training, technical qualification in areas like automation and mechanics, and job placement support. As of June 2023, 76 people had been certified through this partnership. The Aker Solutions 'Mulheres a Bordo' program was also run in partnership with Firjan SENAI SESI Macaé.
• Ministério Público do Trabalho (MPT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019ABESPetro signed a Termo de Cooperação (Cooperation Agreement) with the Ministry of Public Labor to promote qualification and inclusion of people with disabilities in the oil and gas sector. The partnership led to the 'Dia D Inclusão – Petróleo Inclusivo' program, which certified 14 PCDs for offshore work at the highest risk level (Risk 4), with two already hired by member companies. The documentary 'Assim Vencemos' was produced through this partnership and won 3rd place in the II Prêmio MPT de Diversidade 2023.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Offshore Energies UK (OEUK): UK trade body for the offshore energy industry (oil & gas, offshore wind). Directly comparable industry-association model but serves UK Continental Shelf rather than Brazil; relevant benchmark for energy-transition repositioning.
• Norwegian Oil and Gas Association (Offshore Norge): Norwegian trade association representing oil and gas suppliers and operators on the NCS. Comparable in supplier-chain representation, regulatory advocacy, and workforce/inclusion programs.
• Subsea UK: UK trade body for the subsea sector; many of the same subsea contractors (Subsea 7, Oceaneering, Saipem, TechnipFMC) are members of both Subsea UK and ABESPetro, making it a near-mirror sub-segment trade association.

Direct peers

• Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE): International professional society for the oil and gas industry covering technical knowledge-sharing, events, and publications (similar to ABESPetro's Caderno and committees).
• Energy Workforce & Technology Council: US trade association representing oilfield services, equipment manufacturers, and suppliers — functionally analogous to ABESPetro as a 'first-link supplier' representative body for the North American upstream chain.
• ARPEL (Asociación Regional de Empresas de Petróleo y Gas Natural en Latinoamérica y el Caribe): Regional Latin American oil & gas industry association that ABESPetro supports institutionally. Most comparable peer in regional scope, mandate, and Latin-American operator/supplier focus.
• International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC): Global drilling contractors association with which ABESPetro signed an MoU at OTC 2022. Directly comparable membership-based oilfield services trade body that co-develops regulatory best practices and convenes technical committees.

Broad incumbents

• American Petroleum Institute (API): US national oil and gas trade association covering exploration, production, refining, and distribution. Comparable as a membership-based industry body that issues standards, advocates with regulators, and convenes members across the supply chain.
• Instituto Brasileiro de Petróleo e Gás (IBP): Brazil's broader oil and gas industry association representing the full upstream/downstream value chain. Most direct comparable to ABESPetro in country and mandate; overlaps on ANP engagement, events (Rio Oil & Gas), and co-authoring the SGSO Best Practices Guide with ABESPetro.
• International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP): Global upstream industry association of oil and gas operators. Comparable in advocating for favorable regulatory frameworks, safety/operational standards, and member-driven policy positions for the upstream chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRFLtHBNBDskPZ_5qyUoqaw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/abespetro

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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