Vast Infraestrutura

What Vast Infraestrutura does

Vast Infraestrutura is a Brazilian liquid energy logistics infrastructure company operating at the Port of Açu in São João da Barra, Rio de Janeiro. It was founded in 2015 as Açu Petróleo (jointly with Oiltanking), rebranded to Vast Infraestrutura in May 2022, and is now a wholly-controlled subsidiary of Prumo Logística S.A. since January 2020. The company runs two core terminals: T-Oil, the only private terminal in Brazil capable of operating VLCC vessels at full capacity (licensed for 1.2 million barrels per day under Operating License LO IN051582), which executes ship-to-ship (STS) transshipment within a 1.4km breakwater-protected sheltered water area, accounting for over 48% of Brazil's crude oil exports from terminals; and TLA (Terminal de Líquidos do Açu), launched in November 2024, which handles liquid fuels and biofuel distribution with two berths for vessels up to 59,000 DWT and a planned 84,000 m³ tank farm. The company also operates an onshore power supply system, a 24/7 emergency response base (BPAE), four effluent treatment stations, and proprietary environmental systems including a vapor balance system applied to 100% of operations.

Vast generates revenue through three streams: (1) oil transshipment services at T-Oil under long-term Take-or-Pay contracts with major oil and gas operators, priced on negotiated volume capacity and vessel type (VLCC/Suezmax); (2) liquid fuels and biofuel terminal services at TLA via ship-to-barge and barge-to-PSV operations under contracts such as its agreement with Vibra; and (3) emerging energy-transition infrastructure services, including Brazil's first maritime HVO refueling operation (April 2025) and an e-Methanol tankage partnership with HIF Global. Its client base includes Shell, Petrobras, Equinor, TotalEnergies, CNOOC, PetroChina, ExxonMobil, Galp, PRIO, PETRONAS, BW, Repsol, and Vibra, served exclusively through direct enterprise sales with no resellers or intermediaries. The company holds ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications, EcoVadis Silver, CDP A-, and five consecutive GHG Protocol Gold Seals, supporting its ESG positioning as a differentiating factor in enterprise contracts.

Name

Vast Infraestrutura

Legal name

Vast Infraestrutura

Website

https://vastinfra.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Vast Infraestrutura is a Brazilian liquid energy logistics company operating oil transshipment and fuels terminals at Port of Açu, serving major international and national oil and gas operators under long-term Take-or-Pay contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Terminal and Oil Logistics Services

NAICS

Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil (48611), Pipeline Transportation of Refined Petroleum Products (486910)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389)

akta.pro primary industry

Liquid Bulk Petroleum Terminals (Crude, Refined Products) (TLAHABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Crude Oil & Petroleum Products Tanker Transport (TLADALAA), Crude Oil & Condensate Terminals (Tank Farms, Marine/Truck/Rail Loading) (EUALAEAA)

Keywords

• Oil transshipment services
• Liquid fuels terminal
• Ship-to-ship operations
• Port infrastructure logistics
• Crude oil export

Headquarters

HQ city

Botafogo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Oil Transshipment Services (T-Oil): Ship-to-ship (STS) oil transshipment services at the T-Oil terminal for VLCC and Suezmax vessels. Revenue is generated through long-term Take-or-Pay contracts with major oil companies, where clients pay for reserved capacity regardless of actual usage. Clients include Shell, CNOOC, PetroChina, TotalEnergies, BW, ExxonMobil, PRIO, Galp, PETRONAS, and others.
2. Liquid Fuels Terminal Services (TLA): Services for transfer of liquids between ships and barges (STB operations) and between barges and Platform Supply Vessels at the Açu Liquids Terminal. Operations began in late 2024. Client includes Vibra for liquid cargo movement.
3. Biofuel and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure: Infrastructure services supporting the energy transition, including HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) refueling for tugboats, biofuel supply logistics, and studies for e-Methanol tankage. Pioneered Brazil's first maritime HVO refueling operation in April 2025.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Vast Infraestrutura operates the T-Oil terminal at the Port of Açu in Brazil, performing ship-to-ship (STS) oil transshipment between VLCC and Suezmax vessels under long-term Take-or-Pay contracts with major oil and gas operators. It also operates the TLA (Terminal de Líquidos do Açu) for liquid fuels, biofuel distribution, and emerging alternative fuels such as HVO and e-Methanol infrastructure.

Product overview

Vast Infraestrutura is a liquid energy logistics infrastructure company operating two main terminals at the Port of Açu in Brazil. The core offering consists of T-Oil, a ship-to-ship oil transshipment terminal handling over 30% of Brazil's crude oil exports, and TLA (Terminal de Líquidos do Açu), a fuels and biofuels distribution terminal. The company is expanding through the SPOT Project for oil storage, while also investing in future fuels like e-Methanol and biofuels. Environmental conservation is integrated into operations through the Aves do Açu biodiversity project. All operations are supported by an Integrated Management System certified in ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• T-Oil Oil Transshipment Services Ship-to-ship (STS) oil transshipment services at the T-Oil terminal for VLCC and Suezmax vessels, executed in sheltered waters protected by a 1.4km breakwater. Licensed capacity of 1.2 million barrels per day, handling more than 48% of Brazil's crude oil exports from terminals and over 30% of total crude exports. Services are contracted under long-term Take-or-Pay agreements with major oil and gas operators.
• TLA Liquids Terminal Services Liquid fuels and biofuel terminal services at the Açu Liquids Terminal (TLA), including ship-to-barge (STB) and barge-to-PSV operations. Supports imports, exports, and bunkering of conventional and low-carbon liquid fuels. Initial two operational berths handle ships up to 59,000 DWT, with a planned tank farm of up to 16 tanks totaling 84,000 m3.
• HVO Biofuel Refueling Services Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) biofuel supply and refueling services for port and support vessels, including tugboats. Pioneered Brazil's first maritime HVO refueling operation at TLA in April 2025 and supported the first VLCC maneuver in Brazil using five HVO-powered tugboats in November 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• Handles 48%+ of Brazil's crude oil exports
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Wilson SonscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2026Strategic partnership for testing Be8 biofuel (Be8 BeVant) as marine fuel alternative in tugboat operations at Port of Açu. Conducted pioneering HVO refueling operations at TLA. In April 2025, achieved first VLCC maneuver in Brazil with all 5 tugboats powered by HVO. Wilson Sons provides tugboat fleet for terminal operations.
• FerroportcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2026Partner in the strategic partnership for Be8 biofuel testing in tugboat operations at Port of Açu. Ferroport operates iron ore terminal at the port complex.
• PETRONAS BrasilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Technical Cooperation Agreement formalized in 2026 for the Aves do Açu conservation project, incorporating satellite telemetry technology for seabird monitoring. PETRONAS invests in developing an integrated model for marine bird management and conservation at port terminals in the oil & gas sector.
• Braço SocialcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partner in the Aves do Açu conservation project, collaborating on social and environmental initiatives including satellite telemetry integration.
• Porto de RotterdamstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025MoU signed to conduct studies on electrification of oil tankers at berth, fleet studies, energy demand assessments, and promote global vessel electrification initiatives.
• RPPN Caruara (Reserva Particular do Patrimônio Natural)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Private Natural Heritage Reserve Caruara for bird observation, trail maintenance, and CasaMata observation structure. Vast completed reforestation of 382.46 hectares on the reserve as environmental compensation.
• Fundação Pró-TamarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutor partner for Sea Turtle Conservation Program at Port of Açu. Joint initiative with other port companies to protect, monitor, and research sea turtles (especially Caretta caretta), with daily monitoring across 62km of coastline.
• OiltankingcoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational terminal operator (part of Hutchison Ports) that was joint venture partner from 2015-2020. Acquired by Prumo in January 2020 to become sole controlling shareholder. Oiltanking provides international expertise in terminal operations.
• EfencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) supplier for the first maritime refueling operation in Brazil at TLA in April 2025.
• HIF GlobalstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement signed March 2026 for e-Methanol tankage at TLA, supporting the development of future lower-carbon fuels infrastructure.
• Be8strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement to develop biofuels market for navigation, with studies for Vast to provide logistics infrastructure at TLA for biofuel distribution.
• ShellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-term transshipment operations partner since 2015. Expanded agreement in 2022 for additional operations. New Take-or-Pay contract signed in 2025 for continued transshipment services at T-Oil.
• EquinorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership since March 2019, expanded for 5 years in 2022. Transshipment operations at T-Oil.
• TotalEnergiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership extended twice (2022 and 2025) for continued transshipment operations at T-Oil.
• CNOOCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSecond commercial contract signed in January 2025 for transshipment operations at T-Oil. DP NSPioneer received for first operation.
• PetroChinacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew commercial contract signed February 2025 for continued transshipment operations. MoU signed for SPOT Project tankage study.
• ExxonMobilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFirst transshipment operation at T-Oil conducted in April 2026, marking ExxonMobil's entry as a client.
• PRIOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContract signed February 2023 for oil transshipment operations at T-Oil.
• GalpcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership renewed for 4 years in January 2023. Original contract with Petrogal from December 2017.
• PETRONAScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContract signed January 2023 for oil transshipment at T-Oil.
• BWcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTake-or-Pay contract signed in 2025 for oil transshipment services at T-Oil.
• VibracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContract for liquid cargo movement at TLA (Açu Liquids Terminal) signed in 2024.
• Firjan (Federação das Indústrias do Estado do Rio de Janeiro)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership for Development of Local Suppliers workshops for Porto do Açu, offering management and market tools for micro and small businesses in São João da Barra, Campos dos Goytacazes, and Quissamã.
• OceanPactminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for HVO refueling operations at TLA in September 2025.
• Shell and Equinor (Mar Atento Project)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership started in 2022 with Shell and Equinor for the Mar Atento project, a voluntary cetacean monitoring initiative training vessel workers and fishermen to recognize and record marine mammal sightings.
• Porto do Açu OperaçõescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint management of Humanitarian Actions Committee, shared emergency infrastructure, and coordinated environmental programs at Port of Açu complex.
• Gás Natural Açu (GNA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Humanitarian Actions Committee and environmental programs at Port of Açu.
• Porto de AntuérpiastrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership at Intermodal South America 2025 event to present TLA capabilities. Bilateral port collaboration.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• KOTUG: International towage and STS operator with growing presence in offshore and harbor operations, including in Brazil. Comparable in providing specialized vessel support and ship-to-ship services that complement crude oil export logistics.

Broad incumbents

• Vopak: World's largest independent tank storage company operating a global network of liquid bulk terminals. Comparable to Vast in offering crude, refined product, and chemical storage/handling at strategic port locations, though at a much larger global scale.
• Stolthaven Terminals (Stolt-Nielsen): Global operator of bulk liquid terminals with a presence in Latin America (including Santos, Brazil). Direct comparable to Vast in providing storage and ship-to-ship handling for chemicals, edible oils, and petroleum products.
• Transpetro (Petrobras): Subsidiary of Petrobras operating the largest pipeline and terminal network in Brazil, including oil export terminals. Largest incumbent in Brazilian crude logistics and a key counterparty/competitor for crude export flows from pre-salt basins.

Direct peers

• Wilson Sons: Brazil's largest integrated port and maritime logistics operator, providing towage, terminal operations, and vessel support. Strategic partner with Vast for HVO tugboat refueling and core operating dependency for terminal vessel handling at Açu.
• Oiltanking: Global independent tank storage and terminal operator (part of Hutchison Ports) that was Vast's former JV partner (2015-2020) and now competes with Vast in Latin American liquid bulk terminal services, including crude and refined product storage.

Regional players

• Porto do Açu Operações: Operator of the Port of Açu industrial complex in which Vast's terminals are located. Sister company within the Prumo group; directly comparable in shared port infrastructure, environmental programs, and customer base at the same geographic site.
• Ultracargo (Cosan): Brazil's largest independent liquid bulk storage operator, offering tank terminal services for fuels, biofuels, and chemicals across multiple Brazilian ports. Most direct regional competitor to Vast's TLA business in the Brazilian fuel distribution market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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