Oil and Gas Production in the Pre-Salt Sees Stunning Increase in Early 2021, According to ANP Data

The Agreement Between Petrobras and Docas do RJ Guarantees Oil and Gas Production in the Pre-salt According to Data from ANP

The Docas do Rio de Janeiro signed a transitional contract with Petrobras this week, which will ensure the maintenance and increase of oil and gas production in the pre-salt according to ANP. The contract is valid for six months and was authorized by Antaq (National Agency of Waterway Transportation).

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The next step will be the preparation of a Technical, Economic, and Environmental Viability Study – EVTEA to initiate the process of definitive leasing of the operations that will be carried out at the terminal.

Operations in the Port and Increase in Oil and Gas Production in the Pre-salt, According to ANP

According to the Business Development Manager at Docas do Rio and data from ANP, operations conducted by Petrobras at the RJ Port supported oil and gas exploration activities within the pre-salt fields.

“The maintenance of this operation in the offshore oil and gas market demonstrates the commitment and seriousness with which Docas do Rio has been working. This generates trust and credibility in the market, leading Petrobras to strive to maintain its base at the Port of Rio, which is of strategic importance for the company and for the country,” emphasized Eduardo Miguez.

The Benefits of the Contract for the Oil and Gas Market

For Pablo Fonseca, Superintendent of Planning and Business Development, the signing of this contract is a win for all port sector employees and the offshore oil and gas market: “In addition to ensuring the continuity of operations, the activity will continue to greatly contribute to the socioeconomic development of the port region. Finally, the signing of the contract demonstrates the vitality of the Port of Rio de Janeiro in the oil and gas market and port support,” he stated.