Brazilian oil and gas excellence recognized at the prestigious OTC Distinguished Achievement Awards
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) has announced the recipients of the OTC Distinguished Achievement Award, one of the most prestigious honors in the offshore energy sector. This annual award recognizes individuals and organizations whose outstanding achievements and leadership have made a lasting impact on the industry.
In a moment of pride for Brazil, the 2025 honors shine a spotlight on the Brazilian Petroleum and Gas Institute (IBP in Portuguese) community and the nation’s offshore oil and gas sector. Brazilian expertise and innovation are recognized through two distinguished awardees
- Ronaldo Rossi – Honored for his exceptional contributions to deepwater mooring systems with synthetic ropes, advancing design, standardization, training, and mentoring, and positioning Brazil as a global leader in the field. With over 30 years of experience designing mooring systems, Rossi has led and participated in groundbreaking research at CENPES, Petrobras’ Research Center, and has dedicated more than 40 years to educating and training new generations of engineering professionals.
- Petrobras – Búzios 7 Project – Recognized for the seamless execution of a complex offshore development from Final Investment Decision (FID) to first oil in just four years. The project introduced technological innovations that set new benchmarks for the industry. Key milestones include:
- FID: February 2021
- FPSO Sail Away: July 2024
- First Oil: February 2025
- First Gas Injection: April 2025
- Peak Production: August 2025
The winners of the Distinguished Achievement Awards will be honored during the official awards ceremony at OTC Brasil 2025, taking place from October 28 to 30 at ExpoRio Cidade Nova, in Rio de Janeiro. The recognition celebrates outstanding contributions to the offshore industry and is part of the official program of the event, which brings together leading executives and experts from the oil and gas sector.
“The recognition of Brazilian talent and projects at one of the most important stages in the global offshore industry reaffirms our capacity for innovation, technical excellence, and leadership,” said Roberto Ardenghy, President of IBP. “Ronaldo Rossi’s pioneering work and Petrobras’ exceptional achievement with Búzios 7 are examples of how Brazil continues to set global benchmarks, shaping the future of offshore energy with sustainable and high-impact solutions.”
The OTC Distinguished Achievement Award celebrates contributions across technology, safety, environmental stewardship, and humanitarian impact, underscoring a commitment to excellence and to expanding the boundaries of what’s possible in offshore energy.
Net proceeds from the awards event are donated to charitable organizations connected to the offshore industry or to local communities, with approximately USD 2 million contributed since 1971.
