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Petrobras oil drilling in the Amazon Equatorial Margin

Overview

The situation regarding Petrobras oil drilling in the Amazon Equatorial Margin involves conflicting priorities between environmental protection and economic interests. Initially, Ibama technical staff issued reports indicating insufficient grounds to overturn a previous denial of Petrobras’ request for offshore drilling near the mouth of the Amazon River, citing concerns over biodiversity sensitivity.

However, subsequent developments indicate that exploratory drilling in Block 59 commenced in November following Ibama approval, despite earlier technical recommendations. This has led to growing opposition from local fishing and shell-collecting communities, particularly on Marajó Island, who fear that potential spills could destroy their livelihoods. Local organizers and activists have begun coordinating resistance, noting that government momentum for drilling has increased following the conclusion of the COP 30 climate conference.

Entities

IBAMA · Petrobras · Marajó · CPP · Amazon Equatorial Margin

Timeline

5 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
Amazon fishermen fear for livelihoods amid Petrobras oil drilling
Fishermen near the Amazon River mouth fear for their livelihoods as Petrobras conducts exploratory oil drilling in ecologically sensitive waters despite environmental warnings.
8 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Ibama maintains veto on Petrobras oil drilling in Amazon Equatorial Margin
Ibama technical staff have maintained their refusal of Petrobras' request to drill for oil in the Amazon Equatorial Margin, citing insufficient grounds to overturn the initial denial.

Sources

apach57.fr · economia.estadao.com.br · em.com.br · leinetal24.de · op-online.de · reportermt.com · sustentabilidade.estadao.com.br