Valmet signs a national agreement to provide valve services to Petrobras

Valmet will supply and maintain Petrobras’ Neles™ valves across all its operations in Brazil under a one-year contract renewable for up to five years.

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Valmet Oyj has entered into a national agreement with Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras), the largest energy company in Brazil, to supply spare parts for Neles™ valves, actuators and positioners. The contract covers all Petrobras operational units, including oil and natural gas exploration and production, refining, marketing and power generation.

A nationwide contract
The first order under this agreement was included in Valmet’s orders received for the second quarter of 2025. Future orders will be recorded over the contractual period, the value of which has not been disclosed. The agreement has an initial term of one year, with the possibility of automatic renewal for up to five years.

Optimising Petrobras operations
According to Valmet, this collaboration brings Petrobras benefits such as guaranteed availability of valve equipment, improved cost forecasting, streamlined processes, reduced administrative procedures, and specialised technical support in line with recognised quality standards.

Strengthening regional presence
Marco Souza, Business Manager for flow control in the refining and chemical sectors in Latin America at Valmet, stated that this agreement strengthens Petrobras’ trust in the company’s ability to deliver reliable, high-performance valve solutions, while reinforcing its presence in the oil and gas segment in the region.

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