Yinson Holdings Berhad (“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.
