On Monday morning (03/24), Senai Getúlio Vargas hosted in Belém, the symposium.Amazon in the discussion – oil exploration and the urgency of local developmentThe event, which he held Para Etihad power And with the support of FIEPA Federation FederationThe authorities, experts and political leaders have been gathered to discuss the challenges and opportunities available for economic development and create job opportunities brought by oil exploration on the tropical bank in the Amazon.
Economic development opportunity
Jose Maria Mendona, Chairman of the FIEPA Infrastructure Board (Federation of Industries in the state of Para) highlighted the great impact that oil exploration can make on the Barra economy.
Jose Maria Mandokona. (Photo: Wagner Santana)
According to him, in addition to the direct benefits of the state, Amapá will benefit greatly with new investments and job opportunities.
“The influence on a wonderful Barra, but Amapá will witness greater progress. This project may be the key to separation from the paradox of a rich country with a large population of a poor population.”
Oil exploration in the region can explore new companies, create a business network and bring in basic investments to local development, as shown. “When there is money, there are entrepreneurs. With investments, jobs and opportunities that arise for everyone,” he added.
Creating job opportunities and professional qualification
Oil exploration will not only bring financial resources, but also a driver to create thousands of jobs in the region.
Zequinha Marinho (Somos), Senator Para, confirmed that the exploration process will require a great professional qualification, creating a request for trained workers to work in new industries and companies that will appear.
Paranese Senate Zequinha Marinho in the middle of the school stage. (Photo: Wagner Santana)
“With the operation of Petrobras, there will definitely a great need to qualify for the jobs specified for this industry, and the governments of Barra, Ada and Maraho will be ready to meet this request,” said Marinho.
In addition, Joao Carlos Gonelsvis, known as Gorona, Secretary -General of Força Sindical in Brazil, stressed the importance of preparing local workers for new opportunities.
Joao Carlos Gonelsvis. (Photo: Wagner Santana)
He pointed out that the symposium aims to enable the workforce so that it can participate actively in implementing new projects and COP 30, addressing the importance of integrating sustainable exploitation with social and economic development.
“The issue of oil exploration brings, for example, the possibility of many professionals in the region for this work – the possibility of more professional, engineering, geographic qualifications, and all specialized types of businesses can be attracted to this region,” Gunsalvis said.
Sustainability and social benefits
Despite the environmental concerns, the leaders of politicians and workers in the symposium showed confidence that oil exploration could take place sustainable.
Senator Lucas Barretto (PSD), from Amapá, recalls that Petrobras has a history of environmental responsibility, with more than 1,100 perforated wells without an accident, ensuring a high level of safety in the process.
“Petrobras is one of the most qualified sustainability companies in the world. We can trust the company’s experience,” said Petrobras is one of the most qualified sustainability companies in the world.
Lucas Barretto. (Photo: Wagner Santana)
The positive effect will also be visible in areas such as education and health, with resources of royalties resulting from oil exploration. According to Barretto, Amapá will create a fund that funds education and technological training, strengthening state universities and ensuring more independence for the region.
Challenge the integration between the environment and development
Participants in the symposium agreed that the discussion about oil exploration in the Amazon should be balanced, taking into account environmental needs and opportunities for economic development.
For Allan Kardec Duailibe, President of Maranheense Gas Company (Gasmar), it is necessary to clearly define Brazil goals related to the exploitation of tropical margin resources, while taking advantage of the experience of other countries that managed to integrate oil exploration with sustainable development.
Alan Cartic Dolibi. (Photo: Wagner Santana)
Mindkone, in turn, stressed that social and economic benefits are crucial to ensuring that oil exploration is not considered a threat to the environment, but as an opportunity to transform Pará and Amapaenses, which ensures an improvement in the quality of life and the warm economy.
