
On the first day of ROG.e 2024, decarbonization was a central topic at MODEC's booth. The company, in partnership with Shape Digital, presented its commitment to a more sustainable future and discussed how the oil and gas industry is tackling this issue.
Leonardo Santoro, Technical Management Manager at MODEC, highlighted the importance of achieving "Net Zero" by 2050, based on the company’s business strategy. He emphasized that decarbonizing FPSOs, with a significant reduction in the carbon intensity of the vessels, along with the development of new business models, will be crucial for reaching this goal.
"In addition to the new, more sustainable units under construction, MODEC is committed to optimizing its existing fleet by implementing improvements and innovative technologies to reduce emissions. By investing in research and development, MODEC is actively working to enhance operational processes and systems, ensuring that its entire fleet contributes to a cleaner and more responsible future," said Leonardo, who shared the stage with Júlio Ribeiro, Head of Product Development at Shape Digital.
The two new vessels being built by MODEC for Brazilian offshore operations, Bacalhau and Raia, will feature innovative emission reduction technologies. The main one is the Combined Cycle Power Generation System, which will help reduce CO₂ emissions during the operation phase by around 40%, compared to the gas turbines currently used by the industry.
MODEC also addressed workers' mental health
Offshore workers' mental health is a top priority for the oil and gas industry. Melina Monteiro, Human Resources Supervisor at MODEC, participated in the panel "Mental Health Pitfalls for Young Professionals," held during the Young Summit, a parallel event to ROG.e 2024.
During her presentation, Melina addressed several important points regarding young professionals, such as respecting personal limits, discussing mental health, and building resilience within the corporate environment—essential realities for the challenges faced by Generation Z.
"It is essential that offshore oil and gas companies adopt practices that promote mental health, psychological support, and create work environments where everyone feels welcomed," said Melina, who spearheaded MODEC’s mental health program, MODEC with You.
The program began as a support channel managed by the company’s own psychologists, who, during the Covid-19 pandemic, provided assistance to employees. After more than four years, the program has grown, with over 30,000 consultations, more than 100 continuous conversation circles, the deployment of psychologists on offshore units, workshops, and leadership training aimed at making them more present and empathetic regarding the challenges their teams may face.
About MODEC – MODEC is a global leader in the construction, leasing, and operation of oil and gas production platforms, with over 50 years of history. For more than two decades in Brazilian waters, MODEC operates 13 oil and gas platforms, employing over 3,200 people in Brazil.
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