Alexandre Silveira stressed that Petrobras met all the requirements established by the environmental agency and charged a clear position on what is still necessary for the decision to be made
The minister of, expressed his dissatisfaction with Ibama’s lack of clarification in relation to licensing for drilling in block 59, located in the Foz do Amazonas basin. He stressed that Petrobras complied with all the requirements established by the environmental agency and charged a clear position on what is still necessary for the decision to be made. Silveira also denied that there is any government pressure on Ibama professionals, but noted that ideological issues seem to be affecting the licensing assessment process. For him, it is essential that Ibama, as a public entity, acts responsibly in his decisions.
The minister emphasized that there is a political guideline focused on the exploitation of the riches present in the equatorial margin, which makes the need for an Ibama response even more urgent. Until the closure of this article, the organ had not spoken out about the criticism made by Silveira. In turn, Petrobras President Magda Chambriard defended the viability of the project, ensuring that there will be no damage to the environment. She pointed out that the state of Amapá will have a robust emergency response system, which, according to her, will ensure the safety of operations.
Published Pro Sarah Paula
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