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The Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, visited this Monday (13/11), the works of the Angra 3 nuclear plant, in Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro. The project undergoes technical and economic studies to verify the feasibility of completing the project. Federal parliamentarians and mayors from the region participated in the visit.
“We are here on a visit to see the Angra 3 work in situ. We are here with the municipal mayors to discuss the agreements that have already been established between Eletronuclear and between the municipal governments in the continuity of this Angra 3 work. together with federal parliamentarians who are working hard to ensure that this work, so important to Rio de Janeiro, so important to the country, continues. We came here to be able to discuss technically and legally the continuity of this work”, stated the minister.
Silveira highlighted the importance of investing in the production of clean and renewable energy in the country.
“Brazil is the country leading the energy transition on the planet as it has 88% clean and renewable energy, as it has one of the cleanest energy sources in the world. Advancing both in technology and in the production of nuclear energy is essential so that we can reindustrialize the country and, in the near future, even export sustainability through green hydrogen, which is the future of adequate energy storage”, explained the minister.
