Water reuse: Petrobras and Águas do Rio sign agreements to implement the largest industrial projects in Brazil

The agreements provide that after the formalization of the definitive contracts and implementation of the projects, an annual volume of at least 28.908.000 m3 of water, sufficient to supply a city of 250 thousand inhabitants, and These will be the largest industrial reuse projects to date in Brazil.

“We believe that progress in these agreements allows Petrobras continue with its commitment to reduce freshwater abstraction in its operations in the coming years. The company has been active in the area of water security both by adopting water reuse projects in its operations and effluent treatment, and by sponsoring springs and riparian forest conservation projects”, says the director of Refining and Natural Gas, Rodrigo Costa. (Petrobras)

“The use of reused water in industrial processes is in line with best global practices and demonstrates the company’s commitment to the UN’s 2030 agenda. Ensures better use of natural resources and water security of the Metropolitan Region of Rio de Janeiro without impacting the development of industries. This sustainable model must be replicated. That's why we signed an agreement with the Petrobras, for the economic growth of the industrial hub, optimizing the use of natural resources and ensuring the availability of this essential resource for life to the most vulnerable”, explains Alexandre Bianchini, president of River Waters.

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