Petrobras is set to initiate a planned maintenance shutdown at the Alberto Pasqualini Refinery (Refap), located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. This scheduled turnaround is part of the company’s ongoing strategy to ensure operational efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance across its refining assets.
The maintenance program will involve a comprehensive inspection, servicing, and replacement of key equipment and infrastructure throughout the refinery. Among the critical systems to be addressed are flow control components such as industrial valves, actuators, and pumps, which play an essential role in ensuring safe and efficient fluid handling in refinery processes.
These components will undergo performance testing, calibration, repair, or replacement as necessary, to maintain the refinery’s reliability and prevent unplanned outages. The maintenance work will also involve contractors and specialized service providers experienced in handling high-performance flow control technologies in complex industrial environments.
The shutdown underscores Petrobras’ commitment to maintaining its refining capacity at optimal levels while aligning with best practices in safety, sustainability, and equipment lifecycle management.