The National Oil Agency auctioned 19 offshore oil blocks in Brazil, drawing major firms such as Chevron, ExxonMobil, and Petrobras. Of the 172 blocks offered, a significant number were in areas near Indigenous lands, raising alarms among environmentalists and community leaders over potential human rights violations and ecological impacts. Protesters condemned the government's actions, highlighting the risks posed to traditional communities while the government asserted that the auction supports a transition towards low-carbon energy. This auction comes as oil becomes Brazil's primary export, surpassing soybeans.
The auction of offshore blocks in Brazil, hosted by the National Oil Agency, attracted major firms like Chevron and ExxonMobil, raising environmental concerns and protest from local communities.
Despite Brazil's growing dependence on oil, now its top export, officials claim the auction aligns with a low-carbon energy transition strategy, which has stirred controversy.
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