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Without infrastructure, Brazil is forced to reinject 50% of the natural gas it currently extracts from the pre-salt layer
The Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, said that the PPSA (Pre-Sal Petróleo SA) will begin the construction and transport of pre-salt natural gas to the Brazilian coast. The ultimate goal is to reduce Brazil's need to import raw materials for the production of inputs such as fertilizers.
At the end of the meeting of the CNPE (National Council for Energy Policy) on Friday (17), he announced that the Civil House is formulating a provisional measure to increase the supply of natural gas in the country; however, he did not specify the role of the State in this endeavor.
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President Lula participated in the event on the pre-salt
Although President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) was present at the event, he left without addressing the media.
As there is currently no gas infrastructure that can transport pre-salt gas to the Brazilian coast, about half of it must be reinjected.
About 25 billion cubic meters were reinjected in 2022, according to the ANP (National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels). Even so, it was said at another event that the Brazil needs to license new exploratory frontiers because the pre-salt is running out this week.
In addition, the minister claimed to have invited Bruno Eustáquio, former executive secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure, to be his chief of staff or parliamentary advisor. Even now, he didn't show any signs of a response.
About Pre-Sal SA
Pré-Sal SA is a Brazilian state-owned company created in 2013 with the objective of managing the exploration and production of oil and gas reserves in the pre-salt layer of the Brazilian continental shelf. The pre-salt layer is a geological formation located on the Brazilian coast and which extends over an area of more than 149 km², where it is estimated that there are large reserves of oil and natural gas.
Pré-Sal SA is responsible for conducting oil and gas exploration and production activities in the pre-salt layer, in addition to managing contracts with companies authorized to explore and produce in the area. The company is also responsible for ensuring compliance with Brazilian regulations, environmental standards and occupational health and safety policies.
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