Yinson proudly hosted Malaysia Prime Minister, The Honourable Anwar Ibrahim at a networking reception in Rio de Janeiro to celebrate the strong ties between both countries, which is marked by a shared commitment to innovation and growth.
The event, held at the Windsor Barra Hotel, was also attended by Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Malaysia Tengku Zafrul bin Tengku Abdul Aziz, Minister of Foreign Affairs Malaysia Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan, and Malaysia Ambassador to Brazil Her Excellency Gloria Corina Anak Peter Tiwet alongside Yinson’s senior leadership, clients Petrobras and Brava Energia and representatives from Yinson’s Brazil office.
The event also celebrated the three floating production, storage and offloading (“FPSO”) units that Yinson Production has developed for Brazil – Anna Nery, Maria Quitéria and Atlanta. FPSO Anna Nery commenced operations in May 2023, while FPSO Maria Quitéria achieved first oil last month in October 2024. FPSO Atlanta is expected to achieve first oil soon, joining Yinson Production’s fleet in bolstering the nation’s energy capacity, contributing to Brazil’s economic development.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in expressing his pride in Yinson’s projects in Brazil, commented, “These successful FPSO projects exemplify the mutual respect and trust that Malaysia and Brazil have built over the decades. Yinson’s remarkable work in developing FPSOs for Brazil underscores Malaysia’s capacity for excellence and our commitment to supporting global energy needs with innovation and responsibility.”
During his speech, Yinson Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Lim Chern Yuan, reminisced the company’s first foray into Brazil in 2018. He said, “Brazil was, back then, and still is now, the biggest FPSO market in the world. We dreamed of expanding our business to this country and started building our knowledge and understanding of Brazil long before we even bid for our first FPSO project here. We found, in Brazil, a thriving and progressive business and regulatory environment as well as stakeholders that shared our similar concern for facilitating an inclusive energy transition and looking at energy affordability.”
Yinson Production Brazil Country Manager Thiago Freitas also shared a few words, saying, “Our three FPSO projects in Brazil exemplify world-class engineering, cutting-edge technology, and a commitment to safety, efficiency, and sustainability. The learnings that both countries have gained by working together have enhanced the standards of FPSOs globally, notably in the area of low emission designs. We are looking forward to many more years of impactful partnership between our countries.”
The event also set the stage for the official opening of Yinson Production’s new office in Rio de Janeiro on 18 November, a strategic move that reinforces Yinson Production’s dedication to a long-term presence in Brazil. With this expansion, Yinson Production further strengthens its position in the region, providing greater proximity to key clients, stakeholders, and industry partners, and creating socioeconomic opportunities within the local community.
