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The Maintenance Shutdown at Petrobras’ Reduc Refinery Is Aligned with the Company’s Strategic Plan
This week marked the beginning of a strategic maintenance shutdown at the six Lubricants Production units, known as Train 1, at the Duque de Caxias Refinery (Reduc). This maintenance effort represents a substantial investment of BRL 279 million, aligned with the company’s Strategic Plan 2023-27 and the potential to create hundreds of jobs.
The main objective of this initiative is to preserve the integrity of the equipment, enhance safety levels, restore operational capabilities, and increase the efficiency of the Reduc refinery’s production, resulting in refined performance for this important facility, as reported by the Petronotícias portal.
The scheduled shutdown at the Reduc refinery is expected to last approximately two months and will encompass a wide range of activities, including maintenance services, inspection, and replacement of parts and equipment in the lubricants production units, with the opportunity for job creation.
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Petrobras guarantees that all these activities will follow the highest safety standards and a commitment to environmental sustainability. During this time, approximately 2,300 temporary jobs are expected to be created, with around 92% of these positions being filled by local professionals.
Investing in the Future of the Reduc Refinery and Job Creation Potential
William França, Director of Industrial Processes and Products at Petrobras, emphasizes that the company is committed to investing in the refining sector to enhance the efficiency and operational capacity of its assets, aiming to meet future demands as well. With this shutdown, the refinery will be able to generate various job opportunities. The modernization of Reduc’s equipment is considered a fundamental prerequisite for boosting the overall performance of the refineries. The Duque de Caxias Refinery has the capacity to process 38 million liters of oil daily and is responsible for about 80% of the national lubricants production.
Impact on Supply
Petrobras reassures the market by stating that the scheduled shutdown at Reduc for maintenance will not impact the supply of lubricating products. The Reduc refinery has a second lubricants production block that will continue to operate during the maintenance on Train 1. Additionally, Petrobras’ strategic planning includes the establishment of pre-stocks before scheduled shutdowns and full collaboration between the commercial and logistics areas to ensure continuous product availability to customers during this period.
Luís Cláudio Michel, General Manager of the refinery, reaffirms Petrobras’ unwavering commitment to maintaining supply quality. He highlights that “we operate in an integrated manner with the commercial and logistics areas to ensure we meet our customers’ needs.” Petrobras, as one of the main companies in Brazil’s energy sector, continues to demonstrate its commitment to the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency in all phases of its operations and production.
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