As a nationwide strike at Brazilian oil giant Petrobras entered its third day, the industrial action achieved 100% participation in the crucial Campos basin, directly impacting 28 specific production platforms. The strike, initiated by the Brazilian oil workers union federation (FUP) after failed negotiations, has seen workers at platforms including PGP-1, P-31, P-51, and P-62, among others, cease operations.

Company Stance on Production Impact

Despite the widespread participation, Petrobras maintains that its overall oil and gas output has not been affected. The state-controlled company asserts it has deployed contingency teams to carry out essential operational activities on the platforms, aiming to mitigate the strike's impact on production.

Expanding Scope of the Strike

The strike's reach has broadened significantly beyond offshore production. The paralysation has spread to new onshore facilities, including additional oil refineries and terminals operated by Petrobras's transport subsidiary, Transpetro. Furthermore, the industrial action now encompasses four thermoelectric plants and two biodiesel plants, indicating a widening territorial and operational impact across the company's infrastructure.