Petrobras Invested Approximately R$ 2 Billion This Year in Preventive Maintenance, Inspecting Over 4,000 Refinery Equipment and Maintaining High Levels of Fuel Production

Written by Flavia Marinho

Published on 13/04/2022 at 10:02

Updated on 03/06/2022 at 13:51

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After Maintenance, The Average Monthly Gasoline Production At Petrobras Refineries Increased By 17% Compared To The Second Quarter, And Diesel Production Grew By 8% In The Same Period.

The Brazilian oil giant Petrobras reported that it invested around R$ 2 billion throughout 2021 in preventive maintenance at its refining facilities. A total of more than 4,000 pieces of equipment were inspected across all of the company’s refineries.

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According to Petrobras, the main purpose of the investment is to ensure safety and operational continuity, as well as to adjust the production capacities of the units and promote improvements in the facilities.

The maintenance shutdowns at Petrobras’s refineries were concentrated in the second quarter of 2021, with some actions still taking place in the third quarter. Following the completion of the maintenance campaigns, the state-owned company resumed a high level of fuel production.

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In October and November, the average monthly gasoline production at Petrobras refineries increased by 17% compared to the second quarter, and diesel production grew by 8% in the same period.

In November, the utilization factor of the refineries closed at 87% of capacity, 12 percentage points above the second quarter. “Petrobras always seeks the most efficient use of its assets, and the processing level can fluctuate according to the availability of equipment, the cost-effectiveness of operations, and customer demand,” said the oil company in a statement.

Therefore, the processing level of the refineries is planned based on the availabilities and types of oil, the capacity of the refineries and logistical assets, as well as demand forecasts. Based on technical criteria, the system identifies the solution with the best economic outcome for the entire facility.

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Petrobras Invested Approximately R$ 2 Billion This Year in Preventive Maintenance, Inspecting Over 4,000 Refinery Equipment and Maintaining High Levels of Fuel Production

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