Petrobras and MPF Dispute Oil Exploration at the Mouth of the Amazon
Petrobras rebutted the MPF and denied impacts on indigenous lands from oil exploration at the mouth of the Amazon. Understand the conflict over the Equatorial Margin.
TL;DR
- Petrobras denies causing socio-environmental impacts from its exploration in the Amazon's mouth region.
- The Federal Public Ministry requested the suspension of drilling permits, citing risks to fishing and local communities.
- Petrobras states its current work is exploratory and all studies show no direct damage to indigenous lands or local communities.
- The MPF claims 17 municipalities in Pará could be affected and reports complaints from fishermen, quilombolas, and indigenous people.
- The controversy involves the Morpho well, located in ultra-deep waters, and Petrobras has confirmed oil discovery in the area.
- Petrobras has taken measures to reduce noise impacts from flights, including adjusting flight routes and altitudes after meeting with indigenous leaders.