en.Wedoany.com Reported - Petrobrás and the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) have signed a partnership aimed at research, development, and innovation cooperation on critical minerals related to the energy transition chain and the oil and gas sector. The signing ceremony took place during the celebration of BNDES's 74th anniversary, attended by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Petrobras CEO Magda Chambriard, and BNDES President Aloizio Mercadante.
The agreement involves information exchange and research to identify technological and production bottlenecks, while mapping ongoing projects and new initiatives that could help strengthen these industrial chains. The program also includes an analysis of technology development opportunities and capacity expansion in areas considered critical to the energy transition and the oil and gas sector.
Magda Chambriard stated that critical and strategic minerals play a central role in the basic technologies required for energy security and a fair energy transition. She noted that through this partnership with BNDES, it will be possible to study synergies with oil and gas activities and contribute to the development of technology and knowledge, helping Brazil enter this new field with a leading role and capability, moving towards a low-carbon future.
Aloizio Mercadante believes this initiative helps improve understanding of resources considered strategic for industrial development. He stated that no country can lead the future industry without mastering its strategic resources and the knowledge of applied technologies. Analyzing the production capacity of critical minerals is the first step in developing investment opportunities, adding value to natural wealth, and positioning Brazil in higher value-added global value chains, which is a priority of President Lula's government.
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