Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras, commonly known as Petrobras, has initiated the start-up procedures for Brazil's largest natural gas processing unit (UPGN) in Itaboraí, Rio de Janeiro. The company received authorization from the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) on September 9, 2024, for the plant's industrial operation. The UPGN, part of the Route 3 Integrated Project (PIR3), is set to enhance the supply of natural gas in Brazil and reduce import dependency. The unit will process gas from the pre-salt layer of the Santos Basin, with commercial operations expected to commence in the first half of October 2024. The PIR3 project will allow for the flow and processing of significant volumes of gas, contributing to the domestic market. Additionally...Show More

Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras, commonly known as Petrobras, has initiated the start-up procedures for Brazil's largest natural gas processing unit (UPGN) in Itaboraí, Rio de Janeiro. The company received authorization from the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) on September 9, 2024, for the plant's industrial operation. The UPGN, part of the Route 3 Integrated Project (PIR3), is set to enhance the supply of natural gas in Brazil and reduce import dependency. The unit will process gas from the pre-salt layer of the Santos Basin, with commercial operations expected to commence in the first half of October 2024. The PIR3 project will allow for the flow and processing of significant volumes of gas, contributing to the domestic market. Additionally, Petrobras has renamed the Itaboraí Industrial Complex to Boaventura Energy Complex, with an inauguration scheduled for September 13th. The company is also developing other projects within the Complex, including two gas-fired thermoelectric plants and refining units for fuel and lubricant production. Once operational, these units will significantly contribute to the production capacity of various petroleum products.