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Brazil’s Urucu oil field, operating since 1988, balances energy production with conservation by preserving 98% forest cover and planting 1.5 million trees.
The Urucu Oil and Gas Production Field in Brazil’s Amazonas state, operating since 1988, supplies oil and natural gas to northern Brazil while maintaining about 98% of its land as native forest, according to operator Petrobras.
The site uses environmental safeguards like rainwater recycling, waste recovery, and reforestation, having planted over 1.5 million native trees.
Aerial images from October 16, 2025, show pipelines and storage tanks integrated into the rainforest, with wildlife observed nearby, reflecting ongoing efforts to balance energy production with ecological preservation in a biodiverse region.
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El yacimiento petrolífero brasileño de Urucu, en funcionamiento desde 1988, equilibra la producción energética con la conservación al preservar el 98% de la cubierta forestal y plantar 1,5 millones de árboles.