President Luiz Inácio da Silva (PT) mentioned in a speech this Monday (16) that conflicts threaten the supply of fuel, and stated that it is a safe source of gas. He made the statement alongside the Bolivian president, Rodrigo Paz, who is visiting Brazil.
The mention of conflicts refers to the war promoted by and in . The Persian country reacted to the attacks on the Iranian coast.
The measure reduced the global supply of oil and . Around 20% of the oil and liquefied natural gas sold in the world passes through the Strait of Hormuz, through which production from several countries in the world is transported.
“For decades, Petrobras has helped build one of the most important energy integration experiences in Bolivia. In an international context marked by conflicts that threaten the safe supply of fuels, Bolíva remains a safe source and maintains its status as the largest supplier of natural gas to Brazil”, declared the Brazilian president.
Lula said he spoke with Paz about the possibility of expanding investments in the area. He also mentioned the manufacture of fertilizers, another product with supply.
“We talked about the possibility of expanding investments in this area and increasing the volume exported to the Brazilian market. The Brazil-Bolivia gas pipeline served a lot to the growth of Brazilian industry and the Bolivian hydrocarbons sector,” said Lula.
“Today, he [gasoduto] it can be used for a broader integration of gas markets in the Southern Cone. It could also contribute to supplying the fertilizer factory that the Bolivian government is considering installing in Puerto Quijarro”, declared the PT member.
To journalists, Paz reiterated his commitment and expressed his intention for Bolivia to become an energy distribution center, based on agreements signed with countries like Brazil.
“This is a big bet that Bolivians have to take. If we want to grow, we need to associate with those who can generate investment, who have technology, knowledge, but also markets. Brazil has the investment capacity, it has the technology, it has the knowledge, but it also has a huge market that never stops asking for energy,” he said.
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