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The Meeting Marks The Beginning Of A New Era Of Partnership And Economic Development For Minas Gerais, With Petrobras Playing An Essential Role In Strengthening The Gabriel Passos Refinery (REGAP) And Creating Jobs.
On the morning of last Monday, (30/10), the president of Petrobras, Jean Paul Prates, and the Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, participated in the “1st Meeting of Oil, Gas, and Biofuels for Strengthening The Brazilian Industrial And Commercial Production Chain.” The event took place at the headquarters of the Federation of Industries of the State of Minas Gerais (FIEMG), in Belo Horizonte, gathering authorities, executives, technicians from the sector, and entrepreneurs, marking an important milestone for the state’s economy. One of the main focuses of this meeting was the announcement of R$ 10 billion to be invested in the Gabriel Passos Refinery (REGAP), as well as the generation of 200 thousand jobs in the state.
President Of Petrobras And Minister Of Mines And Energy Highlight Strategic Partnership At Event At FIEMG
The meeting provided a platform to highlight the importance of the strategic partnership between Petrobras and the state of Minas Gerais.
Jean Paul Prates, president of Petrobras, emphasized the fundamental role played by the state in the company’s operations.
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He stated: “At Petrobras, we consider Minas Gerais one of the main hubs for supply, supplies, and services for the oil industry. The mining industry is very important to the oil sector.”
Additionally, Prates highlighted that Petrobras has a refinery in Betim that is a significant source of revenue for the state, contributing 17% of the Tax on Circulation of Goods and Services (ICMS) of Minas Gerais.
The company also maintains business relationships with around 15,000 local suppliers, emphasizing the diversification of the mining industry.
The Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, highlighted the government’s commitment to creating a favorable environment for the industrialization and reindustrialization of the country.
He emphasized the importance of the oil and gas sector in this process, as well as the transition to new energy sources such as solar, wind, and green hydrogen.
See The Gabriel Passos Refinery In Minas Gerais
Gabriel Passos Refinery (REGAP) Will Receive R$ 2 Billion Investment For Energy Efficiency Improvements And Reduction Of Carbon Emissions
During the event, opportunities for suppliers in future Petrobras projects were presented, with a special focus on Minas Gerais.
The Gabriel Passos Refinery, known as REGAP, is about to receive substantial investments amounting to R$ 2 billion by 2027.
These investments aim to increase energy efficiency, improve reliability, and reduce carbon emissions.
William França, director of Industrial Processes and Products at Petrobras, explained that these projects align with the company’s Strategic Plan.
Furthermore, initiatives are being studied to increase the refinery’s processing capacity to up to 40 thousand cubic meters per day, compared to the current 26 thousand cubic meters per day.
Such expansions may require up to R$ 8 billion in investments in the unit, totaling R$ 10 billion when combined with previously approved investments.
It’s important to highlight that the new projects will undergo rigorous feasibility studies to ensure the competitiveness of the investments, following Petrobras’ internal governance.
Investment Expectations of Up To R$ 10 Billion Will Drive Job Creation in Various Sectors
However, the most impactful news for the people of Minas Gerais is the forecast of generating more than 200 thousand direct and indirect jobs over the next five years, thanks to Petrobras’ new projects.
These job vacancies span various sectors, such as the construction of new vessels and modules, refining, gas, energy, and decommissioning of platforms.
On his social media, Prates reaffirms the investments and the jobs that will be generated.
For Flávio Roscoe, president of FIEMG, the planned investments by Petrobras in REGAP will have a transformative impact on the relationship between the refinery and the industry and the people of Minas Gerais.
He stated: “Petrobras and REGAP have fundamental importance for the mining industry. Investing here is to value the state’s industry and the people of Minas Gerais.”
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