Import terminal · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Porto do Açu FSRU
Porto do Açu FSRU is an operating LNG import terminal (floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU)) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The tracker lists 1 tracked unit with 7.5 Mtpa operating, the earliest starting in 2021. Owners include Siemens AG, Prumo Logistica, BP and others.
Operating
7.5 Mtpa
10.2 bcm/y · 1 unit
Under construction
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no units under construction
Proposed
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no units proposed
At a glance
Trains and phases
Each row is one unit as tracked by GEM. Ordered by start year, then proposal year.
| Unit | Status | Capacity (Mtpa) | Capacity (bcm/y) | Start | Proposed | FID | Owner (as reported) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not reported | Operating | 7.5 | 10.2 | 2021 | — | Not reported | Siemens [33%]; Prumo Logistica [46%]; BP PLC [20%] |
Capacity by status
| Status | Units | Mtpa | bcm/y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating | 1 | 7.5 | 10.2 |
Owners and operators
Stakes as reported by GEM per unit, merged across units. Percentages are omitted where GEM does not give them.
Owners
- Prumo Logistica46%
- Siemens AG33%
- BP20%
Parent companies
- EIG Global Energy Partners LLC46.9%
- Siemens AG33%
- BP20.1%
Operators
Power, vessels and projects tied to this terminal
Power stations supplied
As listed by GEM for this terminal: GNA I, GNA II, GNA III and IV power stations (plus potential secondary supply via pipeline to Norte Fluminense power station and Marlim Azul power station).
Floating vessels named by GEM
The terminal and carrier workbooks share no identifier, so a name is linked to a carrier page only where it matches exactly one tracked vessel by name. A name with no link is not in the carrier tracker under that name.
Location
Porto do Açu FSRU at 21.8479° S, 40.9919° W, with 4 tracked gas pipelines passing within 25 km.
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- Coordinates
- 21.8479° S, 40.9919° W
- Coordinate accuracy (GEM)
- approximate
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Connected gas pipelines
Tracked pipelines whose route passes within 25 km of this terminal, or whose name matches it. Proximity is not proof of a physical connection.
| Pipeline | Status | Length | Capacity | Distance | Matched by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 6b Gas Pipeline | Shelved | 118 km | 4.38 bcm/y | 1 km | route proximity |
| GASINF Gas Pipeline | Proposed | 101 km | 3.65 bcm/y | 1.1 km | route proximity |
| GASOG Gas Pipeline | Proposed | 45 km | 6.57 bcm/y | 1.9 km | route proximity |
| Route 5 Gas Pipeline | Cancelled | 199 km | 4.38 bcm/y | 2.2 km | route proximity |
Vessels owned by the same companies
Ships in the tracker held by a company that also owns, operates or parents this terminal. A shared owner is not the same as a dedicated trade.
| Vessel | Via | Status | Capacity | Delivered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Achiever | BP | Operating | 173,400 m³ | 2018 |
| British Contributor | BP | Operating | 173,400 m³ | 2018 |
| British Listener | BP | Operating | 173,400 m³ | 2019 |
| British Mentor | BP | Operating | 173,400 m³ | 2019 |
| British Partner | BP | Operating | 173,400 m³ | 2018 |
| British Sponsor | BP | Operating | 173,400 m³ | 2019 |
| Cool Ranger | BP | Operating | 155,000 m³ | 2008 |
| Cool Rider | BP | Operating | 155,000 m³ | 2007 |
| Cool Rover | BP | Operating | 155,000 m³ | 2008 |
| Kmarin Diamond | BP | Operating | 155,000 m³ | 2008 |
Supplied via
Chokepoints that cargoes arriving at this terminal typically cross, based on where its region is supplied from.
Routing is an editorial model of typical laden voyages, held in a hand-maintained lane table. It is not vessel tracking, and it does not account for diversions, canal draught limits, ice class or seasonal closures. See methodology, browse every chokepoint, or take the machine-readable exposure feed.
In the news
Recent headlines that name Porto do Açu FSRU. Matched by name, so it is approximate. Titles and links only; we store no article text.
Common questions
Generated from the same tracker fields as the tables above, so the two cannot disagree. Each answer stands on its own.
- Where is Porto do Açu FSRU?
- Porto do Açu FSRU is an LNG import terminal in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is made up of 1 tracked train or phase.
- Is Porto do Açu FSRU operating?
- Porto do Açu FSRU is operating, with its first tracked train starting in 2021.
- How much LNG can Porto do Açu FSRU handle?
- Porto do Açu FSRU has 7.5 Mtpa operating, equivalent to 10.2 bcm/y of gas a year in operation. Capacity at different statuses is never added together.
- Who owns Porto do Açu FSRU?
- Porto do Açu FSRU is owned by Prumo Logistica, Siemens AG and BP, and operated by KN Energies. Shares are as recorded in the current tracker release.
- Which maritime chokepoints do cargoes from Porto do Açu FSRU pass?
- Cargoes from Porto do Açu FSRU would normally pass Panama Canal. This is an editorial model of typical laden voyages by destination market, not vessel tracking, and any individual cargo may go another way.
- What pipelines connect to Porto do Açu FSRU?
- 4 tracked gas pipelines pass within 25 km of Porto do Açu FSRU. Proximity is not proof of a physical connection; each match is listed with its distance.
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