Vitória Bay Third Bridge and offshore vessel
Vitória Bay · Espírito Santo · Brazil

Brazil's next offshore decommissioning hub.

A port terminal specialized in the decommissioning of offshore assets — designed to meet the equipment demobilization needs of the main oil exploration blocks in Brazilian territorial waters.

94,700
m² of operational area, flat and with a rocky seabed.
600 m
Berth frontage
345 m + 255 m
US$ 156M
Total CAPEX
22 months build
1.47 yrs
Payback
2 simultaneous FPSOs
The opportunity

A solution for current and future demands.

Brazilian agencies and sector entities report a vast demand for port infrastructure capable of receiving hundreds of offshore assets reaching the end of their useful life — platforms, drillships, support vessels, pipelines and subsea machinery.

+17%
Annual market growth

Sustained Brazilian decommissioning market expansion through 2040.

+29%
Annual Growth from 2041 to 2060

Acceleration phase as the offshore production fleet ages out.

$Bn
Billions to be invested

Globally and locally, with scarce areas prepared to receive and dismantle offshore structures.

Why Nova Holanda

A sheltered bay engineered for heavy offshore operations.

Located in Vitória Bay, the site offers natural protection from waves, excellent draft, and significant logistical advantages over Macaé-RJ for serving offshore blocks — translating directly into less transit time and lower operating costs.

  • Minimal interruptions from weather conditions
  • Prime sheltered bay, good draft, low silting
  • GREEN PORT alignment with the Hong Kong Convention
  • Own electricity generation (Syngas) and continuous generator
  • Outside the local Port Authority's management area
Nova Holanda Gold Branding
Overview

Customized for strategic partners.

The configuration of the Nova Holanda South Atlantic Decom facilities can be adapted to meet the operational needs of selected partners or clients.

At this stage, different layouts can be chosen to meet specific technical demands regarding laydown areas and water access.


Aerial view of Nova Holanda facilities
Partnerships

Productive partnerships for a generational opportunity.

The Arara Azul Group is identifying financial investors, strategic partners and potential clients to contribute to the success of Nova Holanda South Atlantic Decom.