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Macaé Lives in the Shadow of Bankruptcy, and If Nothing Is Done, the Entire Fluminense Region Will Suffer the Economic Impact
Macaé, affectionately called the Princess of the Atlantic and known in all four corners of the globe as the National Capital of Oil by major multinational oil companies, faces the real risk of having its economy brutally fragmented due to the migration of the port system and offshore operations to the Port of Açú, located in São João da Barra. The company Edson Chouest, which maintains logistical and port activities in the city, will migrate about 80% of its operations, leaving Macaé only to handle emergencies.
SindipetroNF claims that Macaé will become irrelevant and risks total depopulation, which would be an incalculable disaster since the city lives and survives entirely on resources from oil exploration. Union representatives also emphasized that the lack of planning and political will have brought the city to this point. For example, the urban zoning law for the construction of the “Porto do Barreto” was not signed by current Mayor Dr. Aluízio a few years ago, claiming insurgencies and flaws in the amendment presented by the councilors of Macaé. This project is what would literally save the city or, at worst, keep it stabilized since, due to this port, we would still have some offshore activity in the region.
Edson Chouest announced that operations in São João da Barra are in full swing and that the port system in the region is impressive, capable of offering high-quality, low-cost offshore services. The Petrobras is already mobilizing and aggressively leasing several properties in Campos dos Goytacazes, leaving Macaé literally “watching the ships go by.”
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Worsening Macaé’s situation, the federal government has approved the construction of the Central Port of Espírito Santo, putting the “Princess of the Atlantic” in a near-death situation.
In light of the situation, the initiative “Macaé Porto Já” was created, uniting civil society and union forces to try to save the city from the economic abyss that is practically on a tightrope. This petition serves as a kind of pressure for political representatives, not only in the city but throughout the region, to pay attention and take action so that the port project in Macaé is resumed as soon as possible.
Below is a Short Video About the Port of Açú and Its Impressive Territorial Extension. Impressive, Isn’t It?
It’s a pity that Macaé, a city with history and tradition in the oil and gas sector, has come to this point. The truth is that the city is in a deep coma, breathing only with assistance; turning it off or not depends on you.
If you want to help the city, share this news and sign the official petition by clicking here.
Join the group São João da Barra, Porto do Açú, Economy and Jobs.
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