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In September, the company reached a historic milestone in its refining park, recording the highest monthly performance of its entire history.
As refineries da Petrobras In September, they achieved a historic result in relation to energy efficiency, reaching 101 points in the index that measures specific energy consumption. Year-to-date, this index reached 103,8 points, demonstrating significant progress in this aspect.
This optimization of energy intensity in the refining park resulted in a 25,4% reduction in natural gas consumption, when compared to 2020, before the implementation of the RefTOP program. This program aims to boost operations performance, ensuring greater efficiency and sustainability.
This reduction in natural gas consumption is also reflected in a decrease in greenhouse gas emissions. It is estimated that this reduction is equivalent to the emission of more than 75 thousand urban buses circulating five days a week.
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Furthermore, in September, the refineries recorded an excellent result in relation to the intensity of greenhouse gas emissions in the refining process, reaching the mark of 36,2 kgCO2eq/CWT, repeating the level reached in August. These significant results are the result of the integrated work of the teams in the Operation, Optimization, Maintenance and Engineering areas of the refineries, which use robust technological solutions.
These results are a reflection of Petrobras' ongoing commitment to energy efficiency and the sustainability of its operations. The RefTOP program, launched in 2021, aims to boost energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase operational availability and expand pre-salt oil processing capacity.
Petrobras recognizes the importance of aligning its operations with the values of safety, environment and health, always seeking to improve its processes and guarantee the sustainability of its activities.
These results achieved by Petrobras refineries show the company's commitment to adopting more efficient and sustainable practices, contributing to the preservation of the environment and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The search for greater energy efficiency is essential to guarantee the company's competitiveness and to promote the transition to a cleaner and more sustainable energy matrix.
