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President Lula and Jean Prates Attend the Ceremony for the Resumption of Investments at the Pernambuco Refinery, in Petrobras’ New PAC.
The Abreu e Lima Refinery (RNEST) has been an important point of job creation in the city of Ipojuca, Pernambuco. The investment in the RNEST Project is included in Petrobras’ 2024-28+ Strategic Plan and is part of the New Growth Acceleration Program (PAC) of the federal government. Currently in the contracting phase, the construction of the Pernambuco refinery’s Train 2 is scheduled for completion in 2028, when it will have the capacity to process 260 thousand barrels of oil per day. The works for Train 2 are expected to begin in the second half of 2024.
With the implementation of Train 2, Petrobras will help expand national refining capacity, enabling an increase in the production of derivatives such as gasoline, LPG, naphtha, but mainly low sulfur diesel (diesel S10), to meet market demands, reducing the need for imports. ‘Considering all the planned adaptation projects and the enhancement of the industrial park and the supply chain and logistics, Petrobras estimates a production increase of diesel by about 40% in the coming years,’ said Prates.
Petrobras Investments in the Abreu e Lima Refinery (RNEST)
The Abreu e Lima Refinery (RNEST), located in Pernambuco, is part of the New Growth Acceleration Program (PAC) and has been the target of significant investments by Petrobras. The production capacity of the Pernambuco refinery is continuously expanding and is expected to reach 230 thousand barrels daily by 2023.
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RNEST: Expansion and Modernization
The modernization of RNEST has been a priority for Petrobras, which is investing in cutting-edge technologies to increase the efficiency and production capacity of the refinery. With ongoing investments, RNEST is becoming one of the most modern and efficient refineries in Brazil.
Impact of Petrobras’ Investments in RNEST
Petrobras’ investments in RNEST are bringing significant impacts to the economy of Pernambuco and to the energy sector as a whole. In addition to contributing to the increase in fuel production capacity, the investments are generating jobs and driving the development of the region.
Challenges and Opportunities in the Expansion of RNEST
Despite technical and operational challenges, the expansion of RNEST represents a great opportunity for Petrobras and for Brazil as a whole. With modernization and increased production capacity, RNEST is positioning itself as a key player in the country’s energy landscape.
Source: Petrobras Agency
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