Positive impact

Tackling energy insecurity has led Eneva to numerous projects in the Amazon region . Due to the remote location and sensitive environment of these areas , the business is finding ways to not only explore and produce energy but educate locals on how to continually preserve the region . “ We have found a substantial amount of natural gas resources in an area around 300 kilometers away from Manaus ,

There is no equal to Eneva in Brazil today the capital of the Amazon state , and we are planning to install a thermal power plant there to provide the Northern region with sufficient power ,” Lino details .

“ Generating power in the Amazon is complex ; solar and wind plants require a vast amount of land . So , installing a thermal plant avoids mass deforestation in the Amazon and has a much smaller environmental footprint ,” he goes on .

Anita elaborates : “ Before we started work in the Amazon , it was crucial that we understood local needs , not just from the environment , but the holistic needs of the community . Education is a huge focus for us , so we looked at social progress indicators for each of the Amazon ’ s 11 municipalities where we operate and established social projects accordingly . For example , in an area plagued by barren soil , we have created gardens in over 100 schools , educating children how to grow organic foods while preserving the soil .

“ Our numerous programs for locals are largely based around education in agroforestry techniques to restore degraded land moving forward ,” she continues . “ We recognize that education and employment are interlinked and interdependent , so we must work on the environmental and social aspects simultaneously . For instance , some of our education schemes are aimed at training people in certain techniques , so that we can employ locals to work on nearby projects as they arise .”

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