Brazil

Insulation & refractory supply for Rio de Janeiro & Macaé

Rio de Janeiro state is the base of Brazil’s deep-water offshore oil industry, with Macaé as its operational hub, the Duque de Caxias refinery, the Itaboraí gas complex, steelworks and shipyards. Offshore modules and FPSO integration call for aerogel, rockwool and marine-grade jacketing specified to Petrobras N-norms.

Delivery port

Port of Rio de Janeiro / Itaguaí

Services to the Atlantic coast of South America usually transship through a hub port; direct calls depend on the carrier.

Industrial zones

  • Macaé
  • Duque de Caxias
  • Itaboraí
  • Açu Port

Climate: Tropical

Heavy rain, heat and humidity drive corrosion under insulation and condensation on cold lines. Closed-cell materials, vapour-tight seams, butyl mastic under cladding overlaps and stainless bands are standard good practice.

Key industries

Oil & gas productionRefiningPetrochemicalsSteel & metalsShipbuilding & offshore
FAQ

Supplying Rio de Janeiro & Macaé.

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How is cargo delivered to Rio de Janeiro & Macaé?

We quote to Port of Rio de Janeiro / Itaguaí. Services to the Atlantic coast of South America usually transship through a hub port; direct calls depend on the carrier.

Which products suit plants in Rio de Janeiro & Macaé?

For the industries around Rio de Janeiro & Macaé, the most relevant items are Rockwool Pipe Section, Calcium Silicate Block & Pipe Section, Aluminum Cladding Sheet & Coil and Castable Refractory. All 32 products in our range can be shipped together.

Which documents do you provide?

Every shipment travels with a commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading; manufacturer test certificates and data sheets are available on request. Importers must be registered (RADAR) and some products need INMETRO conformity; we provide the technical data needed.

Project in Rio de Janeiro & Macaé?

Send the specification, quantities and delivery port — we reply with a priced export offer, packing list and HS codes ready for customs in Brazil.