What are the non renewable resources in Brazil?

Answer 1

The Brazilian energy matrix is composed of 54% of non-renewable sources 2, the lowest percentage among major economies. The country is, since 2006, self-sufficient when it comes to oil production. Brazil has one of the largest companies in the worldwide and world-leading technology to extract offshore in deep waters. In recent years, as Petrobras' resulted in one of the greatest discoveries of reserves, the pre-salt layer.

Bilaterally, Brazil has maintained relevant dialogue on the topic of energy with Argentina, China, USA and European Union. The country follows, while not a member, the activities of the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in light of its importance on the world stage. In addition, participates in the discussions of the International Energy Forum (IEF).

In the regional context, we highlight the importance of energy integration in South America Brazil has a significant role in such organizations as the Latin American and Caribbean Energy (OLACDE), the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) and the Common Market South (MERCOSUR), in its Sub-Working Group to focus on energy (SGT-9). The goals are to integrate energy for the integral, sustainable resource of the region and developing an infrastructure for inter-regional agreement with the three pillars of sustainable development: economic, social and environmental.

Regarding international organizations, Brazil has a presence in various forums and summits in the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China), South-Africa (ASA), India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Latin America and the Caribbean (CALC), Brazil and the Caribbean (CARICOM).