Banca de DEFESA: FRANCISCO DANIEL SOARES

Uma banca de DEFESA de MESTRADO foi cadastrada pelo programa.
STUDENT : FRANCISCO DANIEL SOARES
DATE: 16/10/2024
TIME: 15:00
LOCAL: Remota via google meet
TITLE:

OIL EXPLORATION OFF THE COAST OF AMAPÁ: THE CASE OF BLOCK FZA-M-59 AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL LICENSING PROCESS

KEY WORDS:

Environmental Licensing; Block FZA-M-59; Oil Drilling; Petrobras; Amapá Coast

PAGES: 50
BIG AREA: Outra
AREA: Ciências Ambientais
SUMMARY:

The implementation of activities such as oil and natural gas exploration and production generates numerous debates when subjected to environmental licensing processes, given their potential to cause significant environmental disasters in the event of oil spills. Such public discussions have been observed in the context of the licensing process for Block FZA-M-59, where Petrobras intends to conduct oil exploration in the Amapá coastal region. This research aimed to identify and demonstrate the main challenges faced by the Brazilian state-owned company in obtaining licenses for its offshore drilling project in that area, as well as to address issues related to public participation in the process. The investigative methodology used was exploratory, involving bibliographic and documentary surveys. It became evident that Brazil has extensive environmental legislation—both general and specific—that must be applied when licensing oil-related activities. Several of the main socio-environmental impacts that can arise from the oil and gas industry in the event of spills, particularly in marine areas, were reported. It was found that the licensing process for Block FZA-M-59 began in 2013, and in 2023, the licensing authority denied Petrobras the Operating License. The Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA) identified various inconsistencies in the environmental studies conducted by the company in its Technical Opinions, highlighting the challenges Petrobras faces in obtaining the license for drilling in Block FZA-M-59. The difficulties encountered by the state-owned company in securing the drilling license off the coast of Amapá are related to: numerical modeling of oil dispersion; the Social Communication Project; the Individual Emergency Plan; the Wildlife Protection Plan; and the lack of Environmental Assessment for the Sedimentary Area. Regarding public participation in the licensing process, it was confirmed that this right was ensured through the holding of sectoral meetings and Public Hearings.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Presidente - 2206642 - DAGUINETE MARIA CHAVES BRITO
Interna - 1453788 - HELENILZA FERREIRA ALBUQUERQUE CUNHA
Externa à Instituição - TERESA CRISTINA ALBUQUERQUE DE CASTRO DIAS - UNIFAP