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Techint E&C Combines Engineering and Technology to Address the Challenges of the Energy Industry

Published 13.10.2026

At ROG.e 2026 in Brazil, the company showcased its experience with P-76, a 26,000-tonne floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit for oil and gas, as well as digital solutions developed to support operations in remote areas.

Large-scale oil and gas projects require the coordination of multiple disciplines, the management of complex supply chains and decision-making in constantly changing environments.

At ROG.e 2026, one of Brazil’s leading energy industry events, Techint E&C shared a booth with Tenaris and presented two case studies that demonstrate these capabilities: the execution of the P-76 project and the development of digital infrastructure for construction sites in remote regions.

Industrial-Scale Project Execution

P-76 is a 26,000-tonne floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit for oil and gas. The project involved the construction and integration of its modules, under an EPC scope that included transportation, installation at its final location, operational support and certification of the vessel’s performance.

Engineering and procurement activities were carried out in Rio de Janeiro. The fabrication, assembly and integration of the modules with the vessel took place at Techint E&C’s Offshore unit in Pontal do Paraná, in the state of Paraná.

Of the 20 modules included in the project, 15 were fabricated by Techint E&C. Execution involved approximately 8,000 tonnes of piping and 6,000 tonnes of structural steel. The project reached a peak workforce of approximately 5,000 people, accumulated more than 780,000 engineering hours and 20.7 million construction hours, and involved more than 2,000 local suppliers.

One of the challenges emerged during execution, when contractual changes were introduced. “The vessel’s hull was not part of the original contract, which required real-time engineering solutions and risk management. The team took on the conversion of the hull directly in the water, in a highly complex operation,” explained Rafael D’Azevedo, Project Manager.

Coordination across the different stages made it possible to complete integration in 43 days, compared with the 60 days initially planned. The project also achieved more than 75% local content, exceeding the 65% stipulated in the contract.

The experience gained through P-76 has also expanded the knowledge available for future developments. Thiago de Oliveira Castro, Offshore Business & Project Director – Brazil Region, noted: “This work is becoming a reference manual, and the lessons learned are already being incorporated into new proposals and projects.”

During the event, Mero 5 and Tupi were also mentioned as part of Techint E&C’s pipeline of future business opportunities in Brazil.

The Autonomous System Towers (TAS) are towable units powered by solar energy and batteries. They incorporate PTZ cameras for connectivity, physical surveillance and real-time security monitoring. They are deployed at VMOS, Duplicar Norte and Los Toldos II Este, as well as on projects managed by the Innovation area, complementing the implementation of these solutions across the Andean Region.

The model also delivers measurable environmental and operational benefits. For a 5 kVA Green Data Center, integrating photovoltaic power generation could save more than 18,900 liters of diesel over two years, prevent more than 50 tonnes of CO₂ emissions and generate estimated fuel savings of USD 26,500.

For a 210 W TAS, estimates indicate that approximately 1,000 liters of diesel and 2.7 tonnes of CO₂ emissions could be avoided over two years, with operating cost reductions of around USD 1,400. For a 600 W CAS, projections indicate savings of approximately 2,840 liters of fuel, 7.6 tonnes of CO₂ emissions and around USD 4,000 in operating costs over the same period.

Beyond these environmental indicators, the model provides greater autonomy in remote locations and reduces the logistical requirements associated with fuel supply. Its implementation has also been recognized by clients through their environmental stewardship programs.

“When the project team realizes that the model works perfectly in the middle of the desert, infrastructure ceases to be a limitation and becomes a catalyst for operations,” said Rogério Levy.

Techint E&C’s participation in ROG.e thus highlighted two complementary capabilities: the execution of large-scale energy projects and the application of technology to improve their development. The experience gained on highly complex projects translates into practical solutions that can be applied to new projects, locations and industry challenges.

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