60 jobs could be the result of a billionaire investment in the Abreu e Lima Refinery (RNEST) in Pernambuco, expanding Petrobras' operations in the state, according to a deputy

BRL 1 billion investment promises to reinvigorate Abreu e Lima Refinery

The Abreu e Lima Refinery, located in Pernambuco, should receive an investment of approximately R$ 1 billion, as announced by Deputy Lula Cabral (Solidariedade). This financial injection into Rnest (Abreu e Lima Refinery) seeks to leverage diesel production and breathe new life into the local economy, expanding Petrobras' activities in the region.

But there are controversies about the economic and social viability of this refinery in the region. According to Olímpio Araújo Junior, these investments can bring more harm than good. Understand in the video below:

Generation of direct and indirect jobs heats up the labor market

With investments in the Abreu e Lima Refinery, the expectation is that more than 10 direct jobs will be generated in Pernambuco, in addition to approximately 50 indirect ones, according to Lula Cabral (Solidariedade).

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State deputy Jeferson Timóteo (PP) highlighted the importance of ensuring that local workers are prepared to fill available vacancies, highlighting the need for a public hearing to discuss the challenges of resuming refinery activities.

Regional development and complementary projects

In addition to the expansion of the Abreu e Lima Refinery, other projects are considered essential for the development of Pernambuco. Mário Ricardo (Republicans) mentioned the construction of the Metropolitan Arch, which aims to connect the north to the south of the state, as an equally important initiative.

Additionally, completion of the Transnordestina works it is seen as a necessity to further boost the local economy.

Antonio Coelho (União) celebrated the prospect of expanding Rnest's refining capacity and the signs of a healthier management by Petrobras, showing optimism in relation to the sector's future.

Abreu e Lima refinery as an economic engine in Pernambuco

The investments planned for the Abreu e Lima Refinery have the potential to have a significant impact on Pernambuco's economy. The injection of resources into Rnest, together with the generation of direct and indirect jobs, represents an important opportunity to boost the development of the State.

In addition, complementary projects, such as the construction of the Metropolitan Arch and the completion of the Transnordestina works, reinforce the perspective of growth and regional development.

With the resumption of activities and the expansion of Petrobras' operations at the Abreu e Lima Refinery, Pernambuco is positioned as an important economic and job-generating hub in Northeast Brazil, attracting even more investments and opportunities for the local population.