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Launch of the 6th edition of the Oil and Natural Gas Industry Yearbook in Espírito Santo
The Federation of Industries of Espírito Santo (Findes) launched the 6th edition of the Yearbook of Industry of Oil and Natural Gas in Espírito Santo. The publication brings important data and analysis of the sector and projects oil and gas production until 2027.
Projects involving companies PRIO, Petrobras, Shell and Seacrest Petróleo
The study indicates that R$ 8,8 billion will be invested in projects in Espírito Santo, mainly involving companies PRio, Petrobras, Shell and Seacrest Petroleum.
One of the highlights is the Parque das Baleias Integrated Project (IPB), which plans to install the FPSO Maria Quitéria in the Jubarte field, located on the south coast of Capixaba.
- Sete Brasil declares bankruptcy after scandals and billion-dollar debts: Company leaves negative impact on the naval sector and worries the oil and gas market
- Argentina discovered one of the largest oil reserves in the world, but this became a big problem
- New pre-salt layer could make Brazil an economic powerhouse due to oil. But there is a problem: Ibama does not want to authorize exploration by Petrobras. Now, the minister gives the agency a deadline to authorize studies on the Equatorial Margin
- Oil spill causes environmental disaster, polluting rivers and affecting several cities in Ecuador
The oil and gas sector represents 4,6% of Espírito Santo's GDP and has a production chain composed of more than 520 industries, responsible for maintaining 12 thousand direct jobs. The president of Findes, Cris Samorini, highlighted the relevance of the Yearbook as a tool to understand the oil and gas segment and contribute to the development of Espírito Santo.
Investment projects in oil and gas until 2027
The Yearbook foresees investments of R$ 8,8 billion in the oil and gas sector in Espírito Santo until 2027. Among the highlighted projects is the Integrated Park of Baleias (IPB).
The chief economist at Findes and executive manager of the Industry Observatory, Marília Silva, points out that it will help to increase the oil and gas recovery factor through the optimization of the current drainage network, with the interconnection of a new FPSO (ship- platform).
Platform decommissioning will generate BRL 2,45 billion
In addition to the planned investments up to 2027, there are 18 Facility Decommissioning Programs (PDI's) approved up to 2026, which will generate R$ 2,45 billion in investments in Espírito Santo.
The Business Environment manager at the Findes Industry Observatory, Gabriela Vichi, explains that the decommissioning of facilities is the safe destination of oil and natural gas exploration and production structures after the end of their production phase, generating opportunities for several companies .
