The Ministry of Ports and Airports (MPor), in partnership with the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) and the Danish Energy Agency (DEA), presented this Wednesday (28), during Brazil Windpower 2026, a study on the capacity of Brazilian ports to meet the demands of the offshore wind energy industry, produced from the force of winds offshore.
Developed within the scope of technical cooperation between Brazil and Denmark, with technical elaboration by COWI, the survey screened 43 ports and selected six facilities for detailed evaluation: Pecém (CE), Suape (PE), Porto Central (ES), Açu (RJ), Imbituba (SC), and Rio Grande (RS). The study identifies the current conditions of these facilities and the necessary adaptations to support the construction and operation of future wind farms.
The Chief of Staff of the National Secretariat of Ports (SNP), Marina Bailão, highlighted that the study offers a technical basis to guide port planning in view of the demands of offshore wind energy. "There is no competitive development of offshore wind energy without prepared ports. This diagnosis helps us identify priorities, anticipate bottlenecks, and qualify the dialogue with the private sector. As the necessary adaptations can take five to seven years or more, we need to start this planning now, integrating the needs of this new industry into the preparation of Brazilian port infrastructure," she stated.
The Director of the Energy Transition Department of the MME, Karina Araújo, highlighted that the study gathers technical information to support investment decisions and reinforces the importance of coordination between energy planning and port infrastructure. "The joint action between MME and MPOR demonstrates that the planning of the Brazilian energy transition goes hand in hand with port logistics. The six mapped ports prove Brazil's regional competitiveness, from the Northeast to the South," she affirmed.
The survey considers the legal framework established by Law nº 15.097/2025 and gathers information to guide port planning and investment decisions. The selection of the six facilities does not determine which ports should be used by future ventures, but points out opportunities and challenges for the development of the activity in the country.
The analysis indicates that the evaluated ports present favorable characteristics for the development of offshore wind, such as strategic location, experience with port and offshore operations, and the possibility of utilizing existing structures. Despite this potential, none of them are fully prepared to receive terminals dedicated to large projects without additional investments.
Among the main challenges are the expansion of areas for equipment storage and assembly, the reinforcement of port infrastructure, and the adaptation of operations to the requirements of this type of activity. According to the study, these adaptations can take five to seven years or more, which reinforces the need for prior planning to accompany the implementation of projects planned between 2032 and 2035.
In addition to the diagnosis, the study presents recommendations to guide the actions of public authorities and the private sector. Among the priorities for the period from 2026 to 2028 are the updating of port planning instruments, the advancement of offshore wind energy regulation, the definition of priority areas for projects, the strengthening of coordination among the involved bodies, and the improvement of environmental licensing.
For the period from 2029 to 2032, the document points out actions aimed at reducing investment risks, developing the production chain, and qualifying the workforce.
