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ABS QE Presents ISO 55001 Certification to Petrobras at the 12th Asset Management Meeting for the Energy Sector (EGAESE)
ABS QE Presents ISO 55001 Certification to Petrobras
ABS Quality Evaluations is proud to have certified Petrobras the ISO 55001 certification for its 13 thermoelectric plants marking a significant milestone in the energy sector. This prestigious certification was granted during the 12th Asset Management Meeting for the Energy Sector (EGAESE) held on September 2–3 in São Paulo, Brazil.
The ISO 55001 certification highlights Petrobras’ commitment to operational excellence and sustainability recognizing their ability to unify and optimize asset management practices across facilities with distinct technologies, operational profiles and local cultures. This accomplishment demonstrates the value of advanced asset management systems in improving operations, reducing costs and enhancing safety.
The certification was personally delivered by Rosemary Viana, ABS QE’s Director of Operations for South America, Mayara Zunckeller, Business Development Manager and Rogério Polo, Business Development Coordinator, during the award ceremony at EGAESE. Their participation amplified ABS QE’s dedication to supporting Petrobras and the broader energy sector in achieving internationally recognized standards.
From left to right: Rosemary Vianna (Regional Operations Director) and Mayara Zunckeller (Business Development Manager).
Pictured: Rogério Polo (Business Development Coordinator).
A Decade of Dedication Leads to Recognition
Petrobras’ journey toward ISO 55001 certification spanned over a decade and required tackling significant challenges including the standardization of practices across 13 thermoelectric plants with unique operations. To achieve this, Petrobras developed the Asset Management System (AMS) Program, a dynamic asset management system designed to transform asset management into a routine process driven by purpose and continual improvement.
Key elements of their strategy included:
- Training and Workforce Engagement: Empowering teams to embrace a unified vision for value creation through asset management
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Establishing workgroups to align goals and processes across departments and leadership
- Ongoing Support and Audits: Implementing regular site visits and internal audits to strengthen best practices and build trust across all operations
ABS QE Presents ISO 55001 Certification to Petrobras
From the left to the right : Marisa Zampolli Emerson Silva, Kelno Santos, Daniel Tavares, Wagner Cruz, Ricardo Feiten, Rosemary Vianna, Paulo Leonardo Borges, Reginaldo Gomes, Flavio Picciani, Antônio Ramos and Leandro Garios
ABS QE Exhibiting at EGAESE
From left to right: Rosemary Vianna (Regional Operations Director), Árpád Koszka (Founder of MM Consultoria), Edilberto Bannwart (CEO of GIRHA) and Mayara Zunckeller (Business Development Manager).
ABS QE Team Engaging with Event Attendees
From left to right: Rosemary Vianna (Regional Operations Director), two event attendees and Mayara Zunckeller (Business Development Manager).
ABS QE Director of Operations with Event Attendees
From left to right: Event attendee, Rosemary Vianna (Regional Operations Director), and event attendee.
Strategic Advances in Performance, Cost and Safety
The implementation of ISO 55001 practices yielded tangible results across Petrobras’ thermoelectric facilities:
- Performance: Achieved a 10.8% increase in operational availability (2021–2024)
- Cost Reduction: Reduced excess inventory by 95% (2019–2024)
- Safety: Nine thermoelectric plants ranked among Petrobras’ top 10 safest facilities
These accomplishments showcase how asset management practices contribute directly to operational efficiency, financial sustainability and risk mitigation. Looking ahead, Petrobras aims to integrate asset management with climate change initiatives in alignment with the updated ISO 55001:2024 while expanding digital innovations like IoT, artificial intelligence, drones and robotics in their processes.
Recognition and Collaboration
This certification result cements Petrobras as a benchmark of operational excellence in the energy sector globally. Special recognition is extended to Marisa Zampolli, the creator and coordinator of EGAESE from MM Soluções Integradas for facilitating such a valuable platform for collaboration in asset management innovation.
ABS QE’s Role
ABS Quality Evaluations is proud to support Petrobras during this transformative journey and showcase this milestone as part of our commitment to advancing the energy sector’s best practices through globally recognized certifications.
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Working with ABS Quality Evaluations
"The award, granted by ABS Quality Evaluations, is an outstanding recognition on a global level! Rosemary França Vianna, thank you so much for your words of acknowledgment! ABS's performance in the audit process was impeccable." - Paulo Leonardo R. - Sector Manager of Asset Management
About ABS Quality Evaluations
ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. (ABS QE) is a subsidiary of ABS Group of Companies, Inc. (www.abs-group.com). As a world-leading certification body, ABS QE works with companies to improve the performance of their business, systems, people and supply chains through management systems certification, verification, training and assessments, including supply chain and cybersecurity. ABS QE’s global network of auditors plays a crucial role in helping organizations achieve business excellence and obtain the necessary certifications to get products and services to market.