The governor of Amapá (AP), Clécio Luís (União), stated that the discovery of evidence of oil or natural gas in the first block prospected by Petrobras in the Equatorial Margin is "the news of the century" in relation to the possibility of developing new projects in the Northern Region of Brazil.
Governor of Amapá says oil discovery is 'news of the century'
The governor of Amapá (AP), Clécio Luís (União), stated that the discovery of evidence of oil or natural gas in the first block prospected by Petrobras in the Equatorial Margin is "the news of the century" in relation to the possibility of...
"This discovery represents a lot for Brazil, for geopolitics, for the Brazilian development strategy", he added. The governor argues that the activity can boost state revenue, generate jobs and attract investment in infrastructure, logistics and services in the state.
- The drilling of this well was authorized in October 2025, after an environmental licensing process that took around 12 years.
- The project was at the center of debates between defenders of exploration, who point out economic potential, and environmental groups, who warn of environmental risks in the Amazon region.
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"Perhaps this will be the news of the century in relation to new projects, development, new jobs, everything we are building, dreaming and working on at this moment", he said, in a video posted on his social networks. "This discovery represents a lot for Brazil, for geopolitics, for the Brazilian development strategy", he added.
The governor argues that the activity can boost state revenue, generate jobs and attract investment in infrastructure, logistics and services in the state.
The drilling of this well was authorized in October 2025, after an environmental licensing process that took around 12 years. The project was at the center of debates between defenders of exploration, who point out economic potential, and environmental groups, who warn of environmental risks in the Amazon region.
The governor and other political leaders from the Northern Region, such as the governor and the president of the Senate, senator Davi Alcolumbre (União-AP), also celebrated the announcement and defended the continuity of exploratory research.
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