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Macaé Had Strong Presence at Rio Oil & Gas and Pointed to a Promising Future of Jobs for the Oil and Gas Sector
The 2022 edition of Rio Oil & Gas took place at Boulevard Olímpico in Rio de Janeiro from September 26 to 29, and brought many innovations to the oil and gas sector. The City Hall of Macaé had a significant presence, showcasing its new proposals, partnerships with big companies, including Petrobras, and the generation of new jobs.
One of the most interesting facts highlighted by the City Hall of Macaé was that new jobs will not require professional experience in specific activities in the oil and gas sector. Thus, hiring will be simpler, which can help in the job creation process. Want to know more? Keep reading.
Check Out the Statement from the Secretary of Macaé in the Interview Granted to the Portal During Rio Oil & Gas 2022
Mayor of Macaé Discusses Job Proposal in the Oil and Gas Sector with Companies and Petrobras
In an interview with our portal on the first day of the event, the mayor of Macaé, Welberth Rezende, highlighted his proposals and the negotiations that have been taking place. In this regard, he pointed out that the topic of job creation has been extensively discussed with major companies in the oil and gas sector, including Petrobras.
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However, this requirement for experience for most positions leaves many residents of Macaé out of the offshore market, on the margins of unemployment. Therefore, a reduction in requirements during hiring could favor new jobs in the oil and gas sector. The mayor also stated that discussions with Petrobras are already at an advanced level and are very promising.
The mayor also declared that participation in Rio Oil & Gas 2022 brought the opportunity to finalize new partnerships and seek investments for the city. After all, this is one of the largest gatherings of the sector in the world and brings the presence of many important figures.
The City Hall Discussed New Billion-Dollar Investment Projects for the City of Macaé
During Rio Oil & Gas 2022, where the City Hall of Macaé was present, an investment of over R$ 25 billion in the municipality was announced. This is exclusively in business related to the oil and gas sector. This announcement, made by the mayor of Macaé, is planned to occur over the next five years.
Additionally, the event was very beneficial for the City Hall, with the possibility of exchanging experiences between the mayor and other major business leaders. In this sense, more doors were opened for potential national and international investments in the coming years, invigorating the oil and gas sector in the Macaé region.
Partnership “Friend of Macaé” is an Initiative That Encourages Investment in the City within the Oil and Gas Sector
The mayor of the city and some secretaries who were present at the event pointed out that the city of Macaé has become a major reference in oil and gas, as well as offshore. Large multinationals and business delegations are seeking to establish new partnerships through the “Friend of Macaé” initiative, which provides greater opportunities for investment and employment.
This initiative issues a seal for all partner companies that cooperate with the municipality. Thus, the partner companies can benefit from a return on investment and company expansion by establishing themselves in the city.
A new Natural Gas Processing Unit (UPGN) is also planned for the city of Macaé as a result of this partnership. The installation of this new enterprise promises even more jobs and advancement in the development of the oil and gas sector in the city.
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