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Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo, investment hotspots, will be the states to receive the majority of job openings offered by Petrobras.
A Petrobras is about to take a big step in increasing its production and creating new jobs, with significant investments in the Brazilian naval industry.
At a Transpetro event held in Angra dos Reis (RJ), the company's president, Magda Chambriard, shared details about the company's expansion plans. Among the main projects is the expected production of 1,5 million barrels of oil per day in the Búzios field, one of the company's most promising areas.
The expansion of this production will be made possible by a robust plan to hire support vessels, which will have a positive impact on the national ship and shipyard market.
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Chambriard highlighted that, by 2026, Petrobras will contract 44 new vessels to support this operation. The number may be even higher by 2029, when Petrobras intends to launch new platforms, totaling 10 units, with seven already contracted and another three still to be tendered.
Billion-dollar investments in shipyards and vessels
The state-owned company is already demonstrating its commitment to local industry and job creation. In Brazilian shipyards alone, Petrobras will allocate R$58 billion by 2026 to build process plants for 10 new platforms, with emphasis on the new FPSO Almirante Tamandaré platform, which began operations in the Búzios field.
This investment will result in the creation of more than 60 direct and indirect jobs in Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo, the states that will concentrate most of the activities. In addition, another R$20 billion will be invested in the construction of support vessels, which will generate 27 new jobs.
These investments will be essential to ensure that Petrobras continues its path of expansion and innovation in the oil and gas sector, while maintaining its focus on local content and strengthening the national industry. The increase in local content requirements, which could reach 65%, is another important measure that aims to benefit the Brazilian economy.
Commitment to safety and sustainability
The president of Petrobras also mentioned the importance of ensuring safety in all of the company's operations, especially in relation to the exploration of new frontiers, such as the Brazilian Equatorial Margin.
Petrobras is committed to conducting these activities responsibly, always respecting environmental requirements and with due monitoring, if it obtains the necessary licenses.
Chambriard also highlighted that the company has 19 operational bases ready to act in emergency situations, reinforcing the security of its operations.
To this end, Petrobras has established strategic partnerships, such as collaboration with NASA to monitor potential oil spills. One of the highlights of this partnership is the use of cutting-edge equipment, such as one of only four devices in the world capable of plugging a well if any type of leak is detected.
