Current Petrobras President Jean Paul Prates Meets With Governor of Rio Grande do Norte to Present Expansion Plan for Oil and Gas Projects Into New Renewable Energy Activities in the State

Written by Ruth Rodrigues

Published on 04/02/2023 at 11:59

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Rio Grande do Norte Is Already One of the Major Operation Hubs for Petrobras in Oil and Gas Ventures. The New State President, Jean Paul Prates, Aims to Expand Projects in the State to New Renewable Energy Activities.

Aiming for the future of the national energy market, the new president of Petrobras met with the Governor of Rio Grande do Norte, Fátima Bezerra, on Friday, (03/02), to discuss future partnerships. Jean Paul Prates’ objective is to expand the state-owned company’s role beyond oil and gas businesses. The oil company will leverage the high potential for renewable energy generation in the state to drive projects in the area.

Governor of RN and President of Petrobras Discuss State Oil Company’s Role in Utilizing Renewable Energy Production Potential

In addition to being a hub with strong productive potential in oil and gas projects, Rio Grande do Norte has established itself as one of the most attractive states for renewable energy generation.

The strong winds along the coastline, coupled with constant solar irradiation, make this region perfect for wind and solar energy production.

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Prates Also Announces the Suspension of State Workers from RN to Other States. Fátima Bezerra Celebrates Continuity of Oil and Gas Operations

In addition to announcing new renewable energy projects in Rio Grande do Norte, Prates informed the Governor that there will be an immediate suspension of the transfer of workers from the state to other states.

“Transfers are suspended. Employees and their families can feel at ease. Petrobras will continue operating in Rio Grande do Norte, where it has been for 50 years, and will increase investments here,” reinforced the new president of Petrobras.

This was a respectful decision towards the workers from Rio Grande do Norte, according to Fátima, as they built the foundation of the company’s projects in RN.

With the confirmation of Petrobras’ continuity in RN, Fátima said that the working committee formed by state and oil company technicians will be reactivated to overcome obstacles and enable processes and investments.

In addition, she will continue to communicate directly with the state-owned company for the development of future renewable energy projects in the area.

Thus, Jean Paul Prates strengthens Petrobras’ relationship with the RN Government and expands the state’s presence beyond the oil and gas market.

Current Petrobras President Jean Paul Prates Meets With Governor of Rio Grande do Norte to Present Expansion Plan for Oil and Gas Projects Into New Renewable Energy Activities in the State

Rio Grande do Norte Is Already One of the Major Operation Hubs for Petrobras in Oil and Gas Ventures. The New State President, Jean Paul Prates, Aims to Expand Projects in the State to New Renewable Energy Activities.

Governor of RN and President of Petrobras Discuss State Oil Company’s Role in Utilizing Renewable Energy Production Potential

Prates Also Announces the Suspension of State Workers from RN to Other States. Fátima Bezerra Celebrates Continuity of Oil and Gas Operations

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Current Petrobras President Jean Paul Prates Meets With Governor of Rio Grande do Norte to Present Expansion Plan for Oil and Gas Projects Into New Renewable Energy Activities in the State

Rio Grande do Norte Is Already One of the Major Operation Hubs for Petrobras in Oil and Gas Ventures. The New State President, Jean Paul Prates, Aims to Expand Projects in the State to New Renewable Energy Activities.

Governor of RN and President of Petrobras Discuss State Oil Company’s Role in Utilizing Renewable Energy Production Potential

Prates Also Announces the Suspension of State Workers from RN to Other States. Fátima Bezerra Celebrates Continuity of Oil and Gas Operations

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A British company has installed in the middle of the ocean the world’s first floating platform that generates electricity 24 hours a day from the temperature difference between the surface and the depths of the Atlantic, without relying on wind or sun.

Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has ceased to be a climatic phenomenon and has become a biological system that feeds on itself, with 8,000 kilometers in length, 37 million tons of algae, and scientists confirm that it is now permanent.

China is building an artificial island in the middle of the sea, covering 20 km², to construct the largest offshore airport in the world, the Dalian Jinzhouwan. This $4.3 billion project is anchored on more than 3,000 pillars embedded in the rock beneath the ocean and is scheduled to open in 2035.

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