BNDES Petrobras Seminar Discusses The Role Of Oil Revenue In Brazil's Energy Transition

BNDES Petrobras Seminar Discusses The Role Of Oil Revenue In Brazil’s Energy Transition

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Published on 12/10/2023 at 18:28

Foto: Presidentes do Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social (BNDES), Aloizio Mercadante, e da Petrobras, Jean Paul Prates. BNDES / Divulgação

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Experts Highlight The Importance Of Balancing Oil Exploration And Advancement Of Clean Sources In The Country

At the emblematic meeting “Paths To Just Energy Transition In Brazil,” held in Rio de Janeiro, the voices of leaders from two of the largest Brazilian institutions stood out. Aloizio Mercadante, at the head of the National Bank For Economic And Social Development (BNDES), and Jean Paul Prates, president of Petrobras, emphasized the cruciality of a balanced energy transition, in which oil exploration in the Equatorial Margin plays a central role.

Oil: The Evolving Protagonist Of The Energy Matrix

Mercadante pointed out that, however much we seek alternatives, oil has still not found an integral substitute. It remains a key piece in the world’s energy puzzle. “According to projections by the United Nations (UN), it is expected that by 2050, 17% of the energy matrix will still have fossil origins,” he said. In this context, he argued that oil will coexist with new energy sources, whose presence is encouraged to dominate the future economy.

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Latin America, and particularly Brazil, is in a strategic position in the global energy landscape. With extensive reserves already identified and the potential to become one of the largest oil producers, the continent draws global attention. Mercadante highlighted the length of the Brazilian coastline, which stretches from Rio Grande do Norte to Amapá. “We have already identified proven reserves of 11 billion barrels in this stretch, with an expected production of 1.5 million barrels per day,” he pointed out, alluding to the remarkable potential of the region, especially near the Amazon.

In summary, the transition to a cleaner energy matrix is undeniably essential, but responsible oil exploration will be a reality for a long time. The conclusions of the BNDES-Petrobras seminar reiterate the need to balance these two worlds, ensuring that oil revenue is channeled to finance this critical transition.

Source: BNDES Press.

BNDES Petrobras Seminar Discusses The Role Of Oil Revenue In Brazil’s Energy Transition

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