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Petrobras Refinery Sales May Change With State-Owned Company Leadership Transition

Written by Roberta Souza
Published on 22/02/2021 at 15:41
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Now With General Joaquim Silva e Luna in Command of Petrobras, the Sale of Refineries That Are in the Divestment Program May Have Changes

As part of Petrobras’ divestment plan, the refineries may undergo some changes that were not anticipated by the state-owned company, with the new leadership of General Silva e Luna. The new CEO of the company has already publicly stated that, since the decision on this matter is collegial, he does not foresee the possibility of fuel prices being altered. However, in addition to shareholders and profits, it is necessary to assess the company’s impact on the entire population.

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The new leadership of Petrobras was announced by President Jair Messias Bolsonaro on February 19, and this intervention was greatly influenced by the truck drivers, who were protesting against the rise in fuel prices.

Questions About the New Administration:

The partner of the consultancy Tendências, Gustavo Loyola, says that “The refineries (that are in the divestment program) sell derivatives. If they no longer belong to Petrobras, how will it be able to control prices?” Loyola further questions, “Will he continue in this program or have the confidence of potential buyers?” while commenting on the pro-privatization stance.

In practice, the question for analysts and investors is whether Silva e Luna will lead the oil company in a professional manner or if they will comply with the demands of the Planalto, which does not have a long-term national policy.

Alexandre Schwartsman, former director of the Central Bank, stated that “Silva e Luna is just another pawn, another (Health Minister, General Eduardo) Pazuello.” Meanwhile, the also former director of BS, Paulo Werlang, said that “There is (in the government) an understanding that privatization is something that helps improve public accounts and avoids public spending.”

Roberta Souza

Autora no portal Click Petróleo e Gás desde 2019, responsável pela publicação de mais de 8.000 matérias que somam milhões de acessos, unindo técnica, clareza e engajamento para informar e conectar leitores. Engenheira de Petróleo e pós-graduada em Comissionamento de Unidades Industriais, também trago experiência prática e vivência no setor do agronegócio, o que amplia minha visão e versatilidade na produção de conteúdo especializado. Desenvolvo pautas, divulgo oportunidades de emprego e crio materiais publicitários direcionados para o público do setor. Para sugestões de pauta, divulgação de vagas ou propostas de publicidade, entre em contato pelo e-mail: santizatagpc@gmail.com. Não recebemos currículos

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