What Odebrecht Ingeniería & Construccíon does

Odebrecht Engenharia & Construção (OEC) is a Brazilian engineering and construction company founded in 1944 and headquartered in São Paulo, with regional hubs in Rio de Janeiro and Salvador, Brazil, and a registered presence in San Isidro, Peru. The firm operates under parent holding company Novonor and delivers large-scale infrastructure, industrial, oil & gas, and social infrastructure projects across at least nine countries (Brazil, Angola, Panama, USA, Peru, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Portugal, Argentina). Core service offerings span the full project lifecycle—engineering, procurement, civil construction, electromechanical assembly, commissioning, assisted operation, and maintenance—executed through direct contracts or consortium arrangements with peer construction firms. Notable active and recently delivered projects include the PROSUB submarine shipyard for the Brazilian Navy, the Cabinda Refinery and Laúca hydroelectric in Angola, Panama Metro Line 2, Miami International Airport improvements, Guaratuba cable-stayed bridge, Rodoanel Norte in São Paulo, and the RNEST naphtha hydrotreater for Petrobras.

The company's technology stack centers on Building Information Modeling (BIM), Lean Construction, and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) methodologies, augmented by digital tools including the O.L.I.V.I.A. internal AI chatbot, the geoRISCO AI-based geological risk management system, the Digital Work Safety Suite, drone-based georeferenced surveys, and modularization/prefabrication techniques. The OEC IN corporate innovation program, in partnership with InovaBra Habitat and SENAI, drives open innovation and Industry 4.0 adoption. In 2026, OEC adopted Google Gemini Enterprise (branded 'Smart Odebrecht') as its enterprise-wide generative AI platform.

Commercially, OEC generates revenue primarily through competitive-bid construction contracts with federal, state, and municipal governments in Brazil and internationally, supplemented by direct enterprise contracts (notably with Petrobras) and long-term Public-Private Partnership (PPP) engagements such as 60 health centers in Belo Horizonte. Pricing is contract-based and not publicly disclosed, with delivery typically organized through consortiums (Consórcio ViaSul, Cantareira, Gávea, UHN) or wholly owned subsidiary Tenenge. The firm markets itself through the Mundo OEC blog, the Conexão OEC podcast, social media channels (LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, TikTok), industry forums, and the annual 'Construindo a Inovação' e-book series.

Name

Odebrecht Ingeniería & Construccíon

Legal name

Odebrecht Engenharia & Construção

Website

https://odebrecht.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Odebrecht Engenharia & Construção (OEC) is a Brazilian engineering and construction firm founded in 1944 that delivers large-scale infrastructure, industrial, oil & gas, and social infrastructure projects for government and enterprise clients across Brazil, Latin America, Africa, and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Infrastructure Construction Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydropower EPC & Construction (Civil Works, Electromechanical) (EUACAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

OFS Engineering, Construction & O&M (Field Development, Brownfield, Maintenance) (EUALABAM), Power Plant Electrical Systems EPC (Switchyard, Transformers, Protection & Controls) (EUAEAAAM), Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations) (EUAEADAA)

Keywords

• Infrastructure construction services
• Civil engineering projects
• Industrial construction services
• Engineering project management
• Public works contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

San Isidro

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Infrastructure Construction Contracts: Primary revenue from large-scale infrastructure construction projects including transportation (roads, metros, ports, airports), energy (hydroelectric plants, thermal plants), industrial facilities, and sanitation systems. Projects are secured through competitive bidding and executed as direct contracts or through consortium arrangements.
2. Engineering and Project Management Services: Technical engineering services including design, planning, project management, construction management, commissioning, and operational assistance for infrastructure projects.
3. Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Projects: Long-term PPP contracts for public infrastructure including healthcare facilities (health centers) and other social infrastructure built under government partnerships.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Odebrecht Engenharia & Construção (OEC) delivers large-scale engineering and construction services for infrastructure, industrial, energy, oil and gas, and sanitation projects. Core scope covers management, supply, civil construction, electromechanical assembly, commissioning, start-up, assisted operation, technical assistance and maintenance. Projects are secured through competitive bidding on government and enterprise contracts, executed directly or through consortium arrangements, with presence in Brazil and international markets.

Product overview

Odebrecht Engenharia & Construção operates as a comprehensive engineering and construction services company offering infrastructure, industrial, and building projects across transportation, logistics, sanitation, energy, and urban development sectors. The core offering is direct engineering and construction services (management, supply, civil construction, electromechanical assembly, commissioning, and maintenance) supported by proprietary innovation programs including OEC IN for open innovation and collaboration, O.L.I.V.I.A. AI chatbot for internal knowledge retrieval, and a Safety Work Suite for occupational safety management. The company implements BIM methodologies and digital construction technologies as standard practice across projects. Services are delivered through consortiums and subsidiaries (including Tenenge) across Brazil and international markets including Angola, Panama, Peru, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Portugal, and the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OEC IN: Corporate innovation program of Odecrecht Engenharia & Construção focused on collaborative innovation with startups and ecosystem partners
• Mundo OEC
• Conexão OEC
• Respeito Transforma
• Linha de Ética
• Jovem Construtor
• Prêmio Pró-Ética

Products and services

• Transportation Infrastructure Construction Construction of roads, ring roads (Rodoanel Trecho Norte), metro systems (Linha 4 Amarela, Panama Metro Line 2), ports (Barra do Dande), airports (Miami International Airport expansion), bridges (Guaratuba Cable-Stayed Bridge), and BRT corridors for federal, state, and municipal government clients.
• Energy and Oil & Gas Construction Construction of refineries (Cabinda Refinery, RNEST naphtha hydrotreating plant), hydroelectric power plants (Laúca), thermal plants, gas processing facilities, petrochemical plants, and naval/defense infrastructure including the PROSUB submarine shipyard and naval base for the Brazilian Navy.
• Sanitation and Water Infrastructure Construction of water supply systems, sewage systems, water reservoirs, canals (Canal do Sertão Alagoano), and urban water infrastructure projects, including AI-based risk mitigation studies for water supply deficits.
• Industrial Construction Services Construction of industrial plants, electromechanical assembly, commissioning, and start-up for enterprise clients in oil and gas, petrochemicals, and other heavy industry sectors, delivered via subsidiaries such as Tenenge and consortiums such as Consórcio UHN.
• Engineering and Project Management Services Technical engineering services including design, planning, project management, construction management, commissioning, operational assistance, and technical assistance for infrastructure and industrial projects.
• Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Projects Long-term PPP contracts for social infrastructure including 60 health centers in Belo Horizonte built using Light Steel Frame technology and other public facilities under government partnership models.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000+ large-scale projects completed over 81 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• GooglecoreTechnology or Integration · 19 June 2026Odebrecht participates in corporate AI adoption debates with Google focusing on Gemini Enterprise deployment (Smart Obras) and strategies for real, practical AI integration in enterprise operations.
• SENAIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Industry 4.0 technology integration, skills development, and workforce training in construction technologies including automation and digitalization.
• InovaBra HabitatsupportingTechnology or IntegrationInnovation ecosystem partnership providing access to startup network, co-innovation opportunities, and integration with broader Brazilian innovation ecosystem for open innovation initiatives.
• Grupo NovonorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent holding company providing strategic direction, governance oversight, and ESG positioning. Grupo Novonor believes ESG management is fundamental for long-term business success.
• Fundação Norberto OdeBrichtsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial development foundation implementing PDCIS (Integrated Sustainable Development and Growth Program) supporting over 700,000 people in Brazil and now expanding to Angola for women farmers.
• Instituto Banco VermelhosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial partnership for women's protection and awareness against feminicide, with Tenenge (Odebrecht subsidiary) promoting actions in Pernambuco at RNEST construction site.
• ICC Brasil (International Chamber of Commerce)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in ICC Brasil integrity initiatives and business ethics programs, contributing to building a more ethical and responsible business environment.
• Instituto EthossupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSignatory to the Business Pact for Integrity and Against Corruption, participating in corporate social responsibility initiatives promoting human rights, labor relations, environment, and integrity.
• Instituto ObservsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for creation of online public access platform providing transparency and monitoring of public procurement bidding processes.
• SINICONsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Union of Heavy Construction Industry - Ethics Committee participation for sector-wide ethics standards.
• IBRIC (Instituto Brasileiro de Autorregulação)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian Infrastructure Self-Regulation Institute supporting development of self-regulation standards for the infrastructure sector.
• Rede Brasil do Pacto Global da ONUsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative support in developing the 'Integrity in the Construction Sector' guide led by the UN Global Compact Brazil Network.
• OeKB (Oesterreichische Kontrollbank)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian financial institution forum on water and sewage industry in Brazil, focused on cooperation between Austrian technology providers and Brazilian sanitation market for project financing.
• Mackenzie UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership event at MackGraphe auditorium to encourage dialogue between companies and academia, highlighting collaboration importance for developing innovative solutions aligned with market demands.
• FADA (Fundação Agama ADRA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with FADA for family agriculture support program in Cambinda, Angola, implemented under PDCIS for poverty alleviation, productive inclusion, and sustainable community development.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hochtief: German-headquartered global construction group (controlled by ACS). Direct competitor in large-scale transportation and energy infrastructure tenders internationally, with broader European base.
• Skanska: Swedish-headquartered global construction and infrastructure developer. Competes in transportation, civil infrastructure, and energy projects; broader geographic reach but typically less concentrated in O&G/refining than OEC.
• ACS Group (Actividades de Construcción y Servicios): Spanish-headquartered global infrastructure conglomerate with significant concessions and construction operations across the Americas. Larger and more diversified than OEC, but competes directly in transport and energy EPC tenders across Latin America.
• China Communications Construction Company (CCCC): Chinese state-owned global infrastructure EPC major increasingly active in Latin American and African transport/megaproject tenders. Competes with OEC for large government infrastructure contracts, often with financing tied to the bid.
• VINCI Construction: French-headquartered global construction and concessions group. Overlaps with OEC in transport infrastructure, civil works, and energy construction across Latin American and African geographies.

Direct peers

• Fluor Corporation: Global EPC and project management firm serving energy, mining, industrial, and government clients. Comparable in delivering large refining, gas, and infrastructure projects under fixed-price and reimbursable contract structures.
• Queiroz Galvão Construções: Brazilian EPC contractor active in oil & gas, refining, pipelines, and infrastructure. Direct peer given comparable downstream/O&G construction capabilities and shared Petrobras-heavy customer portfolio.
• Bechtel Corporation: Privately held US-based global EPC leader executing large-scale infrastructure, energy, and defense projects. Direct peer in mega-project EPC delivery, government/military contracting, and complex consortium execution.
• Andrade Gutierrez: Brazilian-headquartered EPC contractor of comparable scale, delivering infrastructure, energy, industrial, and O&G projects across Latin America and Africa. Closest direct competitor to OEC in both home market and emerging-market international footprint.
• Camargo Corrêa Infra: Major Brazilian construction and engineering firm operating across transportation, energy, and industrial segments. Direct peer with overlapping customer base (Petrobras, federal/state governments) and similar consortium-driven delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/odebrecht_eng
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@odebrecht_engenharia
• Facebookfacebook.com/oec.eng
• LinkedInbr.linkedin.com/company/odebrecht-engenharia-e-construcao
• Instagraminstagram.com/odebrecht_engenharia
• TikToktiktok.com/@odebrecht_engenharia

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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