Petrobras Approves Fertilizer Plant to Restart in 2025

Written by Ruth Rodrigues

Published on 09/06/2024 at 17:17

A Petrobras anunciou a retomada das operações da fábrica de fertilizantes após hibernação desde 2020. Com contratação de antigos funcionários. Foto: Agência Petrobras

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Petrobras Announces the Resumption of Operations at Araucária Nitrogenados S.A. (ANSA), Fertilizer Factory in Paraná, After Hibernation Since 2020. The Reactivation Scheduled for the Second Semester of 2025 Aims to Strengthen the Local Industry, Generate Jobs and Investments, and Increase National Fertilizer Production.

On last Thursday, (6/06), Petrobras announced a strategic decision that promises to boost not only the local economy but also the national fertilizer production. After a period of hibernation since 2020, the Araucária Nitrogenados S.A. (ANSA) fertilizer factory, located in Paraná and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, is about to resume operations.

The news comes as a relief to the region, which has seen the enterprise paralyzed in recent years. With the resumption of activities, it is expected not only to strengthen the local industry but also to bring back jobs and investments to the area.

Petrobras Announces Return of Fertilizer Factory in Paraná

The decision was made during a meeting of Petrobras’ Executive Board held on Thursday (6/06).

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Hiring of Former Employees

Additionally, Petrobras authorized ANSA to enter into agreements and hire former employees, provided they are approved by the Superior Labor Court (TST).

This measure not only recovers jobs but also acknowledges the experience and knowledge of professionals who were previously involved with the factory.

The Return of Petrobras’ Fertilizer Factory

The expectation is that operations will restart in the second semester of 2025, marking a significant milestone for the fertilizer industry in the country.

With the revision of Petrobras’ strategic guidelines, investment in fertilizer production is back in the company’s portfolio, as outlined in the Strategic Plan 2024 – 2028+.

This shift in focus reflects not only a long-term vision but also a commitment to food security and national autonomy in the production of agricultural inputs.

ANSA Prepares to Resume Operations with Impressive Production Capacity

Located next to the Presidente Getúlio Vargas Refinery — REPAR, ANSA has an impressive production capacity of 720,000 tons/year of urea and 475,000 tons/year of ammonia, in addition to 450,000 m³/year of the Liquid Reducing Agent (ARLA 32).

These numbers not only highlight the factory’s relevance to the national market but also its ability to contribute to the trade balance and the economic development of the country.

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18/06/2024 09:12

Deveriam noticiar porque a fabrics ficou imbernando esse tempo…quais os motivos q fizeram ela fjcar paralizada.

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Petrobras Approves Fertilizer Plant to Restart in 2025

Petrobras Announces Return of Fertilizer Factory in Paraná

Hiring of Former Employees

The Return of Petrobras’ Fertilizer Factory

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