Industry Veteran Mauricio Viana to Spearhead Asset Integrity Management at ABL South America

Industry Veteran Mauricio Viana to Spearhead Asset Integrity Management at ABL South America

(IN BRIEF) ABL Group has appointed Mauricio Viana as the new Asset Integrity Manager for South America, where he will enhance operational excellence across the region’s energy and marine sectors. With 15 years of experience in mechanical engineering and asset management, Viana will lead the expansion of ABL’s Asset Integrity Management (AIM) offerings, particularly in Brazil’s growing renewable energy sector. He will also introduce ABL’s advanced software solutions to the South American market, aiming to optimize maintenance, reliability, and data management for clients across various industries.

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 20-Aug-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — In a strategic move to enhance operational excellence across South America’s energy and marine sectors, ABL Group, a global leader in energy and marine consultancy, has appointed Mauricio Viana as the new Asset Integrity Manager for the region. With a career spanning over 15 years in mechanical engineering and asset management within the chemical, petrochemical, and oil and gas industries, Viana brings a wealth of expertise to his new role.

Mauricio Viana’s appointment is set to bolster ABL’s Asset Integrity Management (AIM) offerings across Brazil, Panama, and Mexico, with a focus on optimizing maintenance, reliability, and data management. His role will be pivotal in ensuring safe and efficient operations for clients in the renewables, maritime, and oil & gas markets. The expansion of AIM services also reflects ABL’s commitment to advancing operational standards in emerging sectors, including renewable energy, where the company already has a strong foothold.

Andreas Theophanatos, Regional Director for Brazil, expressed confidence in Viana’s ability to drive ABL’s AIM services forward. “Mauricio’s extensive background in asset management positions him perfectly to lead our AIM expansion in South America. His expertise will unlock new opportunities for our clients, particularly in Brazil’s rapidly growing renewable energy sector,” Theophanatos said.

Under Viana’s leadership, ABL will introduce its award-winning suite of software solutions, including AssetVoice, Effio, and ePAV, to the South American market. These tools, which have been successfully deployed in global oil and gas projects as well as renewable energy facilities, are designed to enhance asset tracking, maintenance, and operational efficiency across diverse industries.

Reflecting on his new role, Mauricio Viana commented, “I am thrilled to join ABL at this pivotal time of expansion in Central and South America. There is a clear need for specialized asset integrity management in the region, and ABL’s comprehensive technical offerings, combined with its industry-leading software, will provide our clients with the robust support they need to achieve their operational goals.”

ABL’s decision to expand its AIM portfolio in South America underscores the company’s dedication to delivering innovative, end-to-end solutions that support clients throughout the entire lifecycle of their projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable operations across the globe.

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SOURCE: ABP