O meio ambiente e o petróleo no Pré-Sal

Abstract

This monography introduces environmental issues and oil exploration in Brazil. The objective of this study is to present a brief analysis of the main measures taken during the oil platform Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which occurred in 2010 in the Gulf of Mexico, especially the US Coast Guard and verify its applicability in the case of a leak similar to what happened, in order to avoid interference of international actors, with the aim of environmental preservation, in oil exploration in the "Blue Amazon" maritime area. This research shows the evolution of environmental issues in the world and the growing importance that this issue falls to the international community. At the same time, shows the importance of energy security, especially oil as the primary energy source matrix. A brief analysis of how the Second Iraq War and the conflict in Libya may be both associated with the need for sovereign states to ensure their safety in exploring this kind of energy source. The author makes an analysis of the ─ National Contingency Plan for Pollution Incidents by Oil in Waters under National Jurisdiction ─, established by the Brazilian Decree nº 8,127/2013. And also indicates reflections about the necessary preparation for coping with an event of this size, if it occurs.