Rio Grande do Norte is already one of Petrobras' main centers of activity in oil and gas developments. The new president of the state-owned company, Jean Paul Prates, intends to expand projects in the state for new renewable energy activities.

Aiming at 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 operations beyond the business of oil and gas. The oil company will take advantage of the high potential for renewable energy generation in the state of Rio Grande do Norte to boost projects in the area.

Governor of RN and president of Petrobras discuss the role of the state oil company in the state to take advantage of the potential of renewable energy production 

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

The strong winds on the coast, added to constant solar irradiation, make this the perfect region for the production of wind and solar energy.

In this way, the new president of Petrobras met with the Governor of the State, in the capital Natal, to discuss future projects in the region.

Jean Paul Prates announced that, in addition to continuing to operate in the oil and gas sector, the oil company will present future projects for the generation of renewable energies in the state of Rio Grande do Norte.

“Petrobras is a mixed company that has the federal government as its largest shareholder and controller. In this new government we will resume investments and, in addition to maintaining the areas of prospecting, production, refining and marketing, we will add renewable energy activities that will be headquartered in Natal”, highlighted Prates.

Fátima Bezerra, current Governor of Rio Grande do Norte, highlighted the socioeconomic responsibility of the state-owned company in the new Lula Government towards the state of Rio Grande do Norte.

She stated that Petrobras' projects guarantee a strong economic movement in the region, in addition to promoting several job opportunities for residents.

In addition, the housekeeper recalled that RN also has a high potential for renewable energy production, which is very advantageous for the company's operations.

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

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

This was a respectful decision towards Potiguar workers, according to Fátima, since they built the base of the state-owned company's projects in RN.

With the confirmation of Petrobras' continuity in the RN, Fátima said that the work committee formed by technicians from the State and the oil company will be reactivated to overcome obstacles and make processes and investments viable.

In addition, it will continue to communicate directly with the state-owned company for the development of future renewable energy projects at the site.

In this way, Jean Paul Prates strengthens Petrobras' relations with the Government of RN and expands the presence of the state-owned company beyond the oil and gas market.