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Lula’s Government and Petrobras Announce Historic Investments of R$ 33 Billion for Refining and Petrochemical Sector

Written by Roberta Souza

Published on 02/07/2025 at 15:06

Oil and Gas

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Petrobras Confirmed That in a Press Conference Scheduled for Thursday (7/3), It Will Announce Investments Exceeding R$ 33 Billion in Refining, Petrochemicals, Energy Efficiency, and Renewable Products at Its Units in Rio de Janeiro.

Announcement Agenda

Press Conference: July 3, at 11 AM, at Senado Building (Rua Henrique Valadares, Centro – RJ), with participation from:
- Magda Chambriard, President of Petrobras;
- William França, Director of Industrial Processes and Products at Petrobras;
- Roberto Ramos, President of Braskem
Official Ceremony: on Friday (7/4), at Duque de Caxias Refinery (Reduc), with the presence of President Lula and the President of Petrobras.

Main Impacts and Objectives

Strengthening Refining and Petrochemicals: the funds will be allocated to the expansion of production, focusing on biofuels and greater energy efficiency at the Petrobras plants in Duque de Caxias and Itaboraí, in addition to the Braskem unit in Duque de Caxias.
Boaventura Complex (Itaboraí): part of the strategic investment will be directed towards the former COMPERJ, now Boaventura Energy Complex, including the production of renewable fuels, such as SAF and diesel with 5% renewable content.
Job Creation: the estimate is to create more than 38,000 jobs, both direct and indirect.

Investment Details

Petrobras: about R$ 20 billion is planned for the integration and expansion of Reduc and the complex in Itaboraí.
Braskem: the petrochemical unit in Duque de Caxias will also benefit, strengthening the synergy between the state-owned company and the enterprise.

Relevance to the Energy Sector

The significant investment aims not only to expand the processing and refining capacity but also to consolidate the transition to cleaner sources within the national energy matrix. The increased production of renewable fuels and the efficient use of energy will support programs for energy transition and economic sustainability.

Why This Matters

Industrial Power: strengthens Petrobras’ leadership in national refining and petrochemicals.
Clean Energy: encourages the production of biofuels, aligned with global trends.
Regional Development: reinforces Rio de Janeiro as a strategic energy hub, generating jobs and public investments.

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Lula’s Government and Petrobras Announce Historic Investments of R$ 33 Billion for Refining and Petrochemical Sector

Petrobras Confirmed That in a Press Conference Scheduled for Thursday (7/3), It Will Announce Investments Exceeding R$ 33 Billion in Refining, Petrochemicals, Energy Efficiency, and Renewable Products at Its Units in Rio de Janeiro.

Announcement Agenda

Main Impacts and Objectives

Investment Details

Relevance to the Energy Sector

Why This Matters

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Announcement Agenda

Main Impacts and Objectives

Investment Details

Relevance to the Energy Sector

Why This Matters

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