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Petrobras begins scheduled shutdown of the REDUC refinery, where around 2.300 temporary jobs will be generated and expected investments of R$279 million 

Written by Roberta Souza
Published 05/10/2023 às 10:22
petrobras, refinery, reduc, employment
Photo: Reproduction Agência Brasil

The maintenance stop at Petrobras' Reduc refinery is in line with the company's strategic plan

This week marked the beginning of a strategic maintenance stop at the six Lubricant Production units, known as Train 1, at the Duque de Caxias Refinery (Reduc). This maintenance effort represents a substantial investment of R $ million 279, aligned with the company's Strategic Plan 2023-27 and with the possibility of generating hundreds of job vacancies.

The main objective of this project is to preserve the integrity of the equipment, improve safety levels, restore operational capabilities and increase production efficiency at the Reduc refinery, resulting in refined performance for this important installation, as reported by the Petronotícias portal.

The scheduled stoppage at the Reduc refinery is expected to last approximately two months and will cover a wide range of activities, including maintenance services, inspection and replacement of parts and equipment in lubricant production units, with the opportunity to job generation.

Petrobras guarantees that all of these works will follow the strictest safety standards and commitment to environmental sustainability. During this period, approximately 2.300 temporary jobs are expected to be created, with approximately 92% of these jobs being filled by local professionals.

Investing in the future of the Reduc refinery and the possibility of job creation

William França, director of Industrial Processes and Products at Petrobras, emphasizes that the company is committed to investing in the refining sector to improve the efficiency and operational capacity of its assets, also aiming to meet future demands and, with this shutdown, the refinery could generate several job vacancies. The modernization of Reduc's equipment is considered a fundamental prerequisite for boosting the global performance of refineries. The Duque de Caxias Refinery It has the capacity to process 38 million liters of oil daily and is responsible for around 80% of national lubricant production.

Impact on supply 

Petrobras reassures the market by stating that the scheduled stoppage at Reduc for maintenance will not impact the supply of lubricant products. The Reduc refinery has a second lubricant production block that will continue to operate during maintenance on Train 1. In addition, Petrobras' strategic planning encompasses the creation of prior stocks before scheduled shutdowns and full collaboration between the commercial and logistics areas. to ensure continued product availability to customers during this period.

Luís Cláudio Michel, refinery general manager, reinforces Petrobras' unwavering commitment to maintaining the quality of supply. He highlights that “we work in an integrated manner with the commercial and logistics areas to guarantee service to our customers”. Petrobras, as one of the main companies in the energy sector in Brazil, continues to demonstrate its commitment to the highest standards of safety, quality and efficiency in all phases of its operations and production.

Roberta Souza

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