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ETH Bioenergia Inaugurates Costa Rica Unit and Boosts its Production Capacity
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4 eth bioenergia inaugurates production unit and advances toward sector leadership
On November 3, ETH Bioenergia – which operates in the area of ethanol and electric energy production using sugarcane biomass – inaugurated the Costa Rica Unit, located in the city with the same name in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul.
> 8 graduates from teaching units
associated with pdis participate in foreign exchange program in mexico
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Enthusiasm, joy and excitement.This was the look in the eyes of the graduates from the Family Homes and Youth Home who returned on October 24 as part of an educational journey to the State of Veracruz, Mexico.During a seven-day period, the group visited schools and tourism points in six different cities.
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10 conest residential village
innovates in the concept of social living
The CONEST Consortium, formed by Odebrecht Engenharia Industrial and OAS, responsible for building eight RENEST industrial units, has innovated in the concept of lodging, permanently investing in social actions inside the Residential Village to recognize Members’ needs.
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16 the newest oog drilling rig, the odn delba iii, begins journey to brazil
On September 13, 2011, after signing the amendments to the contracts with the client Petrobras and restructuring the financing, the ODN DELBA III semisubmersible rig joined the fleet of Odebrecht Oil and Gas(OOG) drill rigs for ultra-deep waters.
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> ethanol and sugar
ETH Bioenergia Inaugurates Advances toward Sector Lead On November 3, ETH
Costa Rica Unit, located in
investments of R$ 1 billion
Bioenergia – which
the city with the same name
in the agricultural and
operates in the area of
in the Brazilian state of Mato
industrial areas and has
ethanol and electric energy
Grosso do Sul.
an installed capacity for
production using sugarcane biomass – inaugurated the
The unit, which is the company’s eighth, received
The ETH Bioenergia unit was completed in 16 months and received investments of R$ 1 billion
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processing 3.8 million tons of sugarcane per harvest and
s Production Unit and dership producing 360 million liters
indirect ones, the Costa
of ethanol and 380 GWh of
Rica Units boosts ETH’s
investments total R$ 8
electric energy.
production capacity.This is
billion.“ETH is the leader in
the third ETH bioenergy unit
bioenergy production in
of 1,500 new direct job
in the state of Mato Grosso
the country and the start
opportunities and 3,000
do Sul.
of activities in Costa Rica
With the generation
The company’s
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André Puccinelli, Governor of Mato Grosso do Sul (3rd from left to right), José Carlos Grubisich (6th from left to right) and guests unveil the Costa Rica Unit inaugural plaque
represents yet another
sustainability.The new unit’s
in the sector in 2011 and
important step forward in
agricultural operations are
is responsible for a 60%
our strategy for growth,”
100% mechanized for the
increase in the production
said José Carlos Grubisich,
production of clean and
capacity in the country
the company’s president.“By
renewable energy.Still this
during the 2011/12 harvest.
putting this new project into
year, the company plans
The company also earned
practice, we demonstrate
to inaugurate the Água
recognition for planting
our teams’ capacity for
Emendada Unit in Goiás,
more than 350,000 hectares
achievement and ETH’s
completing the cycle of
of its own sugarcane over
commitment to the
investments planned for
a four-year period, which is
development and growth of
2011. With the start of
some 100,000 hectares per
Brazil,” he said.
operations of these two
year.“In the state of Mato
units, ETH has become the
Grosso do Sul alone, we have
company that most invested
planted 120,000 hectares
ETH is committed to competiveness and
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over the past three years,”
managing the construction
said Grubisich.“Being able
of the Costa Rica and
first bioenergy producer
to complete this operation
Água Emendada Units.The
constructed by Odebrecht
in a mechanized fashion,
established contract is an
Engenharia Industrial.It was
with competitiveness and
example of the alliance
ready in 16 months, below
sustainability, is a source of
and synergy between
average for installing a
pride for all of us,” he said.
the two companies.“This
project of this size, which is
sector has very specific
24 months.The number of
will start the next harvest,
needs with which we were
hired workers at the peak
2012/2013, with nine units
still not familiar,” said
reached 1,650.
operating and with an installed
Farid Feldberg, Contract
milling capacity of more than
Director.“The alliance with
possible thanks to the
30 million tons of sugarcane.
the client and its expertise
teams’ integration and true
were essential for helping
spirit of serving, in addition
us meet the deadline
to the alignment and
and ensure the client’s
synergy established with
satisfaction,” said Feldberg.
ETH,” said Farid.
Accordingly, ETH Bioenergy
SYNERGIES Odebrecht Engenharia Industrial is responsible for
The Costa Rica Unit is the
“This record was only
The Odebrecht Engenharia Industrial team on the Costa Rica Unit inauguration day – synergy and the spirit of serving odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 270 / november 2011
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Graduates from Teaching Uni Participate in Foreign Exchan Enthusiasm, joy and excitement.This was the look in the eyes of the graduates from the Family Homes and Youth Home who returned on October 24 as part of an educational journey to the State of Veracruz, Mexico.During a seven-day period, the group visited schools and tourism points in six different cities.“There are no words to describe how much we grew during this trip,” said Camila da Silva, age 17, from Presidente Tancredo Neves (BA).“We The graduates are welcomed to Mexico by the First Lady of the State of Veracruz, Karime de Duarte
discovered a rich culture and a country that preserves its roots. We brought our traditions and showed that in Brazil, there is agriculture and youth who want
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to change their reality and that
Sustainable Development
and learned more about their
of the communities in which
Program (PDIS), supported by
reality,” said Nascimento, age
they live,” said Silva.
the Odebrecht Foundation,
18.“It was an unforgettable
According to the graduates, in
of which they are part.Ueslei
exchange,” he said.
all the sites visited it was possible
Nascimento, from Igrapiúna
For Abinael dos Santos,
to share a bit more about the
(BA), pointed out that he will
age 18, the most impressive
Bahia Southern Lowlands
remember this experience
moment was the lunch with the
Environmental Protection
forever.“We held exhibits at the
First Lady of Veracruz, Karime
Area Mosaic Integrated and
schools, presented our program
de Duarte.“I can’t explain what
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its Associated with PDIS nge Program in Mexico losing our values and customs,” she said. The exchange was made possible by Braskem and Odebrecht América Latina e Angola, as well as with the support of the local government.“We realized that the Veracruz Government admires Odebrecht,” said Robson Kisaki, Executive Director of the Igrapiúna Rural Family Home, who monitored the youth.“They truly believe that the Organization is there to transfer technology, train people and contribute toward the State’s development,” said Kisaki. The graduates now have a different mission.To share went through my head when
from Presidente Tancredo Neves.
I saw my spot marked with a
The First Lady, who visited
their experience during the exchange program with
plaque containing my name and
the Southern Lowlands in
the institutions associated
profession,” said Duarte.“This
August, thanked the visitors for
with PDIS.Divided into three
gave me great pride.Being
their interest in learning more
groups, the youth will visit the
there as a farmer, as someone
about the local culture.“ The
headquarters of the projects
from PDIS and the Southern
youth are the fortress of our
in the Southern Lowlands and
Lowlands, this was the greatest
society, the hope for us to
share their impressions and
feeling ever,” said the producer
continue developing without
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> innovation
CONEST Residential Village Innov
The Residential Village architectural project prioritized green areas and the use of strong colors in the environments
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vates in the Concept of Social Living The Abreu e Lima Refinery (RENEST ) is located inside the Suape Port Complex in an area undergoing accelerated expansion that has attracted several different companies.The region’s new route of development is bringing thousands of people from all over Brazil who come in search of job opportunities, but also presents some challenges. The population increase in the neighboring cities conflicts with the lack of structure to receive the new numbers. Furthermore, the high number of companies creates more disputes for qualified labor.Faced with this scenario, the CONEST Consortium, formed by Odebrecht Engenharia Industrial and OAS, responsible for building eight RENEST industrial units, has innovated in the concept of lodging, permanently investing odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 270 / november 2011
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> innovation
The IT room guarantees computer access to all Members
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in social actions inside
engineers received from
plate structure, painted
the Residential Village to
Contract Director, Antenor
in strong colors and with
recognize Members’ needs.
de Castro, the challenge
wooden details that
Located in the city of
of building a unique space
resemble a rustic and cozy
Cabo de Santo Agostinho,
that would help minimize
environment.Each block
along the Southern coast
the impact of the distance
was named after a beach
of Pernambuco, the
from one’s home and
in Pernambuco, a way of
Residential Village extends
family.“To reinforce this
recognizing the wealth of
across a total area of
differential, we sought to
the local tourism.The village
85,000m² and was designed
call the place “Residential
is located near to popular
for 3,700 Members of
Village” instead of lodging,
beaches, such as Porto de
CONEST who have arrived
like it is traditionally called
Galinhas.
from other states to build
at the construction sites,
the Abreu e Lima Refinery.
said Castro.The project
of green space between
The team of architects and
included blocks with a wall
the buildings, with grass
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There is a good amount
Together, the village’s two cafeterias have 1,364 places in ample, welldecorated spaces
and flowers that create
my home, and here I even
café.The residents also have
a landscape that is quite
have an electric shower,”
two cafeterias with a total
different from the reality
said backhoe operator,
of 1,364 seats.Through
experienced by the
Wedson Batista, who left his
partnerships with the
workers each day at the
job in the reed beds of rural
city’s merchants, services
construction sites.There
Pernambuco to participate
such as a beauty salon
are a total of 31 blocks
in the refinery construction.
and convenience store are
containing 1,076 rooms.All
The village’s leisure area
offered to the residents.
of the rooms are furnished
includes a soccer field,
The village also has a
with regular beds as
common area with pool
laundry service for personal
opposed to bunk beds,
tables, table soccer, chess,
clothing that is available
offering enhanced comfort
a television room, movie
to the Members free of
to the Members.“In the
theater, library, space for
charge.A medical clinic
Residential Village, I have
social digital insertion (“Hit
operates inside the village
comfort that I don’t find in
the Net”) and an Internet
from Monday-Friday from odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 270 / november 2011
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> innovation 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with
lectures and rounds of
an on-call medical staff,
talks focused on health,
in addition to the clinic
socialization and the
available 24 hours per day.
continuous search to
To guarantee transportation
improve the inter-personal
to the downtown area of
relationships of Members
the city of Cabo, a circular
at the site.The success of
bus service is offered to
the activities is guaranteed
Members daily.All of the
through partnerships
actions are coordinated
with institutions such
by a “Mayor,” which is a
as the Human Health
professional with training in
Coordination of the
the area of Human Sciences,
City of Cabo, Alcoholics
who assists the workers
Anonymous Group,
directly.
the State Department of Social Defense, the
INTEGRATION BEYOND
City Governments and
THE CONSTRUCTION
NGOs that orient the
WORK
village residents on the
“The village professionals
following topics:STDs/AIDS,
are good companions
Alcoholism and Drugs,
offers the transportation,
and provide excellent
Hygiene, Sexual Abuse,
snack and Social Service
assistance,” said Member
Sexual Diversity and the
support that comes with
Gilson Elide de Souza, a
Anti-Drug and Violence
the outings.The department
resident of the Residential
Educational Program
provides tourism guides
Village for the past four
(PROERD), among others.
and plans the site to be
months. “The activities held
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The CONEST Social
visited.During the second
here are excellent.I have
Service Team also develops
half of 2011 alone, several
already participated in the
cultural activities.A
Members had already
cultural excursions and
partnership with the Recife
toured Historical Recife,
I want to go on the next
and Olinda Department
visited the studio of
one, to the historical city of
of Tourism offers tourism
modern artist Abelardo da
Olinda,” said Souza.
outings to the main points
Hora and the Princesses’
Each week, there is the
in the Pernambuco capital
Country Palace – the
promotion of educational
and city of Olinda.CONEST
Pernambuco Government
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tiles.All of the sewage generated at the village is treated at a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), which provides water – within the parameters required by local environmental legislation – for reuse in the toilets and gardens and plantations of the village itself. The village area was also the chosen site for the “Green Life” Project warehouse, an initiative that develops the composting of the organic waste generated by the CONEST cafeterias, transforming it into
The arts and crafts fair is one of the activities held at the Residential Village, together with cultural excursions and the practice of sports
fertilizer that is then used
headquarters.“These
productivity of the workers,” in the gardens of the
outings encourage
said Castro.
construction sites.“Green
participation, focused
Life” is one of the
socialization and provide
VISION OF
projects of the Recycling
Members with information,
SUSTAINABILITY
Center that promotes
culture and leisure,” said
The warehouse used
sustainability actions,
social assistant Sheyla
for the cafeterias and
aligning environmental
Leila.“The construction
common areas was adapted
responsibility with social
project’s success is built
so as to ensure adequate
commitment. In addition
by people,” she said.We
ventilation, with a ceiling
to the participation of the
believe that investing in the
height of 20 meters, and
Members, the Green Life
Members’ well being is the
a maximum amount of
program also involves a
path toward achieving the
natural lighting through
local community that lives
increased motivation and
the use of translucent roof
off family farming.
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> oil and gas
The Newest OOG Drilling Rig, the ODN Delba III, Begins Journey to Brazil On September 13,
2008 financial crisis, were
2011, after signing the
unable to reach a financial
amendments to the contracts
equation that would make
with the client Petrobras and
the project feasible.The
restructuring the financing,
commercial banks, led by BID,
the ODN DELBA III semi-
agreed to loan the necessary
submersible rig joined the
amount at competitive rates
fleet of Odebrecht Oil and
granted that Odebrecht
Gas (OOG) drill rigs for ultra-
would work through OOG to
deep waters.
assume shareholder control
In 2007, the company
of the business and the rig
Delba and the German
operation.In this way, OOG,
company MPC Capital formed
together with the support
a partnership to jointly
of the original shareholders
implement the charting and
(Delba and MPC Capital),
service contracts established
financing institutions and
within the context of the
Petrobras, was able to
PROMIMP bidding process
successfully complete the
was the in-depth knowledge
between Petrobras and Delba. project restructurization. They of rig engineering, since it The project was financed by
decided to call the unit the
is a sister unit to the NORBE
a bank trade union led by the
ODN Delba III, since it is the
VI, as well as the relationship
Inter-American Development
third drilling rig to be built in
with the shipyard in the
Bank (BID).
partnership with Delba.
United Arab Emirates and
Delba and MPC Capital, which were affected by the
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One of OOG’s competitive differentials for this project
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with local and international suppliers and subcontracted
The unit has the capacity to work at water depths of up to 2,400 meters and is contracted to operate for Petrobras for a seven-year period
companies.This allowed
gains in synergy and scale
currently heading to Brazil
it to quickly mobilize a
resulting from the larger
with its crew practically
competent, experienced
fleet, which consists of four
complete.The rest of the
and motivated technical
drill rigs, as well as two other
crew will be hired from the
supervision team.
semi-submersible units.
market, and later, trained
Furthermore, during the
The ODN Delba III was
through the EMBARCAR
unit’s operating period, OOG
delivered by the shipyard
(“GETTING ON BOARD”)
will also benefit from the
on September 30 and is
Program. odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 270 / november 2011
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> fast news
Rio Paraguaçu Consortium Consolidates New Method for P60 Rig Launch Built and assembled by the Rio Paraguaçu Consortium (Odebrecht Engenharia Industrial,
(belonging to Petrobras, the client for the
Construtora Queiroz Galvão S/A and UTC
project) until it was stabilized in the waters
Engenharia), the P60 self-lifting rig was
of the river.The procedure using the BGL-2
launched on October 24 using a method 100%
represents an option with lower costs and
developed in Brazil.The procedure consolidated
improved flexibility – primarily as to the
the use of semi-submersible rafts during the
structure required for the process.
launch of self-lifting rigs, pioneering technology
Some six months of work will still be
employed by the consortium for the launch
required to prepare the rig for the first drilling
of the P-59, held on June 24 on the Paraguaçu
operation.During this period, there will be the
River (Bahia’s Deep Recess).
load-out of the rig floor (the placement of the
Undertaken with the support of the
structure over the BGL-2), conclusion of the leg
Brazilian Navy and the Port Authority, the
assembly and all of the unit’s commissioning
launch lasted 15 seconds, consisting of
for operation.
Weighing approximately 11,000 tons, the P60 rig will have a maximum drilling capacity of 9,000 meters
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the sliding of the rig onto the BGL-2 raft
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Journalists Visit Fonte Nova Arena Construction Work
In addition to touring the construction site, the group also interviewed project Members as part of the exercises proposed by the course
Sponsor of the Intensive Applied Journalism
Members contracted by the Fonte Nova Arena
Course promoted by the newspaper O Estado
through the partnership with the Igreja
de S. Paulo, Odebrecht took 30 “seals” – as
da Trindade Community, which assists the
new journalists are known – from the course’s
homeless, shared a moving testimonial about
22nd group to visit the construction work for
getting off the streets thanks to the entity’s
the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador.The visit
work.In addition to the visit to the construction
took place from October 30 to November 1.
work, the “seals” also had the opportunity to
In addition to viewing the progress of the
see Salvador’s main tourism points.The youth
construction work up-close, the “seals” viewed
also visited the Odebrecht Cultural Center
the project for the new arena and its multi-
and Hertha Odebrecht Library, located at the
use character, since it will host soccer games,
Organization’s head office.The visit was closed
shows, conferences, fairs and other events.
with an interview with the State Secretary for
The project’s environmental and social aspects were also presented.One of the
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Odebrecht Walk and Run Gathers 1,200 Members and their Families in São Paulo On November 5, the second edition of the Odebrecht
twice a year, was organized by
regular physical activities for
the Health Support team.
health.After that, Jorge Soto,
2011 Run and Walk gathered
The activities were kicked
the professional responsible
approximately 1,200 Members
off with the words of Marcos
for Sustainable Development
and relatives from all of the
Paulo Reis,Physical Educator
at Braskem, addressed topics
Organization’s companies at
from the sports advisory firm
such as sustainability and solid
the Villa Lobos Park in São
MPR, who spoke about the
waste recycling.
Paulo.The event, which occurs
importance of practicing
After stretching out, groups were formed for light walking, fast walking, jogging and running, based on each person’s preference and preparation.At the end of the activities, the participants enjoyed a breakfast and watched the presentations of the Braskem and Quantiq choirs, which sang Brazilian
Under the orientation of physical educator Marcos Paulo Reis, Members stretch out before the run
songs and another one composed in honor of Odebrecht’s 2020 Vision. “It was a pleasant morning dedicated to health care,” said Alice Sawamura, the Workplace Nurse at the Organization.“ The event has been held for the past five years and promotes the integration and well being of the participants, encouraging habits designed for a healthier
Members and their families marked their presence at the second edition of the Odebrecht 2011 Walk and Run
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lifestyle,” she said.
Salvador Hosts Last Run of the Braskem 2011 Eco Run Circuit
Over 4,000 people attended the Braskem Eco Run Circuit in Salvador
The final stage of the
After traveling through
in the women’s and men’s
Braskem 2011 Eco Run
Porto Alegre, Belo Horizonte,
categories of each circuit
Circuit – a street race that
Rio de Janeiro, Brasília,
received a trophy and gift
seeks to encourage the regular
Maceió and São Paulo, the
card from a sports store.The
practice of exercise and
5th edition of the Braskem
highlighted athletes included
promote social-environmental
Eco Run Circuit reinforces
Edilon dos Santos Brito, three-
awareness through sports
the concept of sustainability
time winner of the 5-km race,
– took place in Salvador
by prioritizing the use of
and Hélio dos Reis, two-time
on November 6.The event
recycled materials in its
winner of the 10-km race.”It
gathered 4,012 participants
structure, encouraging the
is wonderful to get up on the
and hundreds of spectators,
recycling of plastic bottles
podium again; it is work that
including both children and
by local cooperatives and
bring results,” said Reis.“I have
adults.The participants took
compensating the emission
been running for 10 years and
part in 5km and 10km circuits,
of the carbon resulting from
I currently train six times per
with the starting line located
the run by planting trees.
week along courses ranging
at Jardim de Alah.
Those who placed first
from 18km to 22km.” odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 270 / november 2011
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Norberto Odebrecht Receives Staff of Command from General Officer of Brazilian Army
Generally given to generals, the staff was handed over to a civilian for the first time
On November 1, Norberto Odebrecht, Chairman of the Odebrecht Foundation Trustees
which unites the qualities of a true commander
Board and Honorary Chairman of the Odebrecht
and leader,” he said.
S.A. Board of Directors, received the Staff of
PARTNERSHIP
Command from the General Officer of the Brazilian
The Brazilian Army has been a partner of
Army.The tribute, proposed by Army General João
the Bahia Southern Lowlands Environmental
Francisco Ferreira, Commander of the West Military
Protection Area Mosaic Integrated and
Command (CMO), took place in Campo Grande
Sustainable Development Program (PDIS),
(MS), the CMO head office.Made from Brasil wood,
supported by the Odebrecht Foundation,
the staff is the symbol for the highest level of
since 2007 and encourages citizenship, social
leadership and command in the Army.
inclusion and support for the communities
“I want to express to a dear friend my
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I recognize in him a distinguished personality, one
located in that region.The results include the
recognition and admiration for the exceptional
joint implementation of the Civil Social Action
project of relevant social reach undertaken by
(ACISOS) initiative, the installation of the “War
the Odebrecht Foundation in Bahia’s Southern
Shot” in Valença (BA) – a space that allows
Lowlands,” said General Ferreira, who until
recruits to provide the initial military service
January 2011 served as Commander of the
in the cities in which they reside – and the
6th Military Region – which includes the States
installation of the first Northeastern Military
of Bahia and Sergipe.“Iwould like to thank
Instruction School at the Youth House State High
Dr.Norberto for the lessons that he taught me and
School in Igrapiúna (BA).
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To Dr. Norberto Odebrecht On that occasion I hand over the Command of the 6th Military Region, I want to express to a dear friend my recognition and my admiration for the exceptional project of relevant social reach undertaken by the “Odebrecht Foundation”, in Bahia´s Southern Lowlands. Here, in the cradle of the Brazilian history, I was fortunate to meet, in his person, a Brazilian who turns dreams into reality and, over the nearly three years, he taught me life lessons which I will never forget and which will serve as a guide for my future actions. Participation that was offered to me by the Odebrecht Foundation in such important projects that contribute to national development, such as the “Tiro de Guerra de Valença”, School of Military Instruction at the “Casa Jovem” School and the Cooperation Agreement in Bahia´s Southern Lowlands, made me believe, increasingly, the future of Brazil can be transformed by concrete and objective actions, led by enlightened leaders directed to the common good. For all that, I would like to thank Dr.Norberto for the lessons that he taught me and I recognize in him, a distinguished personality, which combines the qualities of a true captain and leader. Expressing my joy and admiration for the cordial and fraternal living together, I want to offer you a simple reminder that represents, in Brazilian Army, the greatest symbol of Command - The Staff of Command from the General Officer of the Brazilian Army, in the certainty that you, by your examples of life, is deserving of this honor. Thank you for your friendship and appreciation in which I have always been distinguished. Always count on my unrestricted support and consideration, anytime and anywhere. “Brazil above all!” Gen. Ex. João Francisco Ferreira Commander of the 6th Military Region
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Odebrecht Liberia lauches the Wired Program (Caia na Rede) in english On October 20,
Two groups were initially
Resource Center, offers
Odebrecht Liberia launched
formed:the first, consisting
computer access to 30
the training program Wired
of 27 Odebrecht Members
women from neighboring
– the English version of
and six from Arcelor Mittal–
communities completing
the Caia na Rede Program
a client in the Railway
the high school level
– in the city of Buchanan.
Rehabilitation Works for
courses in four schools in
The course, promoted
the Liberian Iron Ore
the region.
in partnership with the
Project – who do not have
Grand Bassa Community
computer access during
student from the Bassa
College (GBCC), offers
their daily work routines
High School secondary
basic computer training
as machine operators,
course, the Wired Program
for workers and members
welders, plumbers, drivers
is a point of departure
of the community, helping
and operators.The second
for making a dream come
increase the digital
group, the result of a
true:“I want to increase
inclusion opportunities in
collaborative agreement
my computer knowledge,
the country.
with the GBCC Women’s
and in doing so, take the
For Hashel Gobu, a
first step toward earning a degree in nursing,” said Gobu. Gladys Lavien, leader of the Women’s Resource Center, pointed out:”This program has great value for the center, since it is helping train women.”The majority of the Wired participants had never had contact with computers. For most of the students, the Wired Program represents the first opportunity to learn basic computer knowledge
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Odebrecht Angola Delivers First Cambambe Hydroelectric Facility Rehabilitated Generator Unit The Angola National Electricity Company (ENE) initiated the commercial operation of the first Cambambe Hydroelectric Facility rehabilitated unit on October 3.The unit construction work was completed by the Cambambe Rehabilitation Consortium, of which Odebrecht Angola is leader. Cambambe was the first large Hydroelectric Center constructed in Angola at the end of the 1950s and has four 65-MW Francis turbines, totaling 260 MW of installed power. In parallel to the Center 1 rehabilitation activities, Odebrecht is also completing the construction of the Center 2, with 700 MW, which will allow for the full use of the Kwanza River at the site. After the conclusion of the construction work, the Cambambe Hydroelectric Facility will supply 960 MW of energy for the entire North Angola System
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Odebrecht Angola Highlighted at Civil Construction Fair Odebrecht Angola
Companies in Angola.”During
Miguel Catraio, and the
received the award for “Best
the award ceremony, the
Minister of City Planning
Participation”in the ninth
exhibitors that most stood
and Construction, Fernando
edition of the International
out in the 10 different
Fonseca, who emphasized
Civil Construction, Public
categories were honored.
for the press the benefits of
Works, City Planning and
The fair involved the
the Continued Professional
Architecture Equipment and
participation of 372
Qualification Program –
Material Fair “Projekta by
exhibitors of different
Aspire Program (“Acreditar”).
Constrói Angola 2011,” held
nationalities, including
The fair was designed to
at the Filda installations in
Portugal, Spain, Italy,
promote companies in the
Luanda from October 24-
Germany, China, Brazil and
civil construction sector
30. Odebrecht was also
Turkey.At the event opening,
and form partnerships that
nominated one of the three
the booth was visited by the
consolidate operations in
“Top Civil Construction
Vice Governor of Luanda,
the country’s reconstruction process, in addition to fostering social policies that encourage sustainable economic development and help improve the quality of life of the populations. During the three days of the event, there were debates on the topics “Construction and Development in Angola,” “Construction Accelerates Growth of the Retail Economy:A New Drive for the Construction Sector” and “Housing – Need for Quality.”
Minister Fernando Fonseca with the Aspire Program (“Acreditar”) program simulator, exhibited at the Odebrecht Angola booth
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Braskem Donates Resins for the Production of Breast Prostheses November 12, Braskem
healthy lifestyle and breast
the battle against cancer
and HAM took part in the
cancer prevention.On the
together with the Bahia
Citizenship Center, a social
occasion, the public also had
League Against Cancer
action held in the city of
the chance to view breast
(LBCC) and Aristides Maltez
Camaçari (BA) that offers
prostheses on exhibit at the
Hospital (HAM), the only
free breast exams.LBCC
site and learn how they are
center specialized in this
volunteers spoke about a
produced.
Braskem is engaged with
area in Bahia.The largest producer of thermoplastic resins of the Americas from 2002 to 2011, the company donated resins for the creation of 5,479 prostheses for patients with breast cancer. The partnership with the institution is also focused on community services:on
During the Citizenship Center, the community of Camaçari had access to free medical examinations and information about breast cancer
Belo Monte Begins Rock Excavation Work The Construtor de Belo Monte Consortium – CCBM, responsible for building the Belo Monte Hydroelectric Power Plant, began the work
common material for the generation circuit structures. “This is the most important step in CCBM’s
to remove the rock on October 21 in the area
history,” said Luiz Sette, the Manager of the
that will house the main Power House in the
Belo Monte Site Construction Work.“It is
future.On this same day, the project reached
gratifying after three decades of studying
the mark of 1 million m³ of excavation,
about Belo Monte to finally be able to begin
loading, transportation and distribution of
the rock excavation work,” he said.
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Odebrecht Energia and Tribute to the Future Hold Lectures at Construction Sites Odebrecht Energia developed a Communication Campaign focused on
brochures and e-mail marketing. The campaign was inaugurated at the
encouraging its Members’ participation in the
construction site for the Teles Pires HPP,
Tribute to the Future Program.The planned
currently being undertaken by Odebrecht
actions include lectures at the construction
Energia, and featured two lectures on
sites, face-to-face actions with the project
November 7 and 8.On November 10 and 11,
multipliers and the application of stickers at
the campaign was held at the Santo Antônio
the offices, in addition to the distribution of
HPP.
Erivaldo Santiago and Islandia Santos, both assisted by the Tribute to the Future program, shared how the program helped transform their lives
Starting from the left:Erivaldo Santiago and Islandia Santos next to Antônio Augusto, Teles Pires HPP Contract Director, and Décio Carvalho, Member of the Odebrecht Foundation
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OR and Franz Construtora Inaugurate Exhibit in Honor of City of Santos Odebrecht Realizações
archive and with images and
the local population, which
Imobiliárias (OR) and the
testimonials from Santos
affirms with a great deal
company Franz Construtora
residents who participated
of pride:“I’m from Santos!”
inaugurated the exhibit “I’m
in the cultural contest
explained historian and
from Santos!A Tribute to the
promoted in the social
exhibit curator, Rosana
Past; a Present for the Future,”
networks.The second area is
Miziara.The participation
on November 5 in the city
dedicated exclusively to the
of the city’s residents was
of Santos.The exhibit, which
memory of one of the most
encouraged through a
is sponsored by the Syrian-
traditional associations in
cultural contest promoted
Lebanese Club and the
Santos, the Syrian-Lebanese
in social networks, in which
newspaper A Tribuna, consists
Club, which will earn a
Web users were invited to
of four main panels with
new headquarters with
post videos and photos that
photos, video and texts, divided
the Legend development,
illustrated Santos’ history and
into two different areas.
currently being constructed
its affective relationship with
by OR and Franz.
the city.A total of over 200
The first addresses the city’s history, from its origins to
“It is a narrative built from
works were received, the best
present day, and is illustrated
the rich mosaic of memories
of which are on display in the
with photos from the A Tribuna
and important events for
exhibit. SERVICE Exhibit:I’m from Santos!A Tribute to the Past; a Present for the Future. VisitingHours: from Monday through Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Until March 2012. Place:Av.Dona Ana Rosa, 473. Santos –SP.
The main events that marked the history of Santos are recorded in the exhibit
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With seven commercial towers and two hotel businesses, the HANGAR architecture project is focused on the rational use of natural resources and the comfort of final users
HANGAR Business Park Earns Award for Architecture Excellence The HANGAR Business Park architectural
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The award represents international
project, undertaken by Antonio Caramelo,
recognition for the quality of the
earned first place in the Brazil phase of the
developments constructed by Odebrecht
International Property Awards 2011 in the
Realizações Imobiliárias (OR), which brings
Office Architecture category (the country’s best
to Salvador and the Metropolitan Region the
commercial architecture project).The award,
state’s first corporate campus. The project is
which is currently in its 17th edition, is the
now competing in the second phase of the
main one from the global real estate segment
award, which covers the entire American
and designed to honor excellence in global
continent.The result will be announced on
architecture.
december 12.
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Braskem will Supply Green Plastic for Dutch Stadium Seats On November 11,
1996, the stadium is currently
in sustainable chemistry,”
Braskem announced
undergoing construction
said Marcelo Nunes, Green
a partnership with the
work to improve the area
Chemistry Business Director
Amsterdam Arena to
designed for public use.The
at Braskem.”Braskem’s
supply Green Plastic for
entire remodeling project
partnership with the
manufacturing Dutch multi-
is oriented by sustainability
Amsterdam Station combines
functional stadium seats.
guidelines.
with the others already
During the next two years,
“The presence of Green
consolidated over the
there will be the installation
Plastic at the Amsterdam
past months, which joined
of 54,000 plastic seats made
Arena is fully aligned with
together companies focused
with 100% renewable raw
Braskem’s strategy of
on sustainable initiatives,” he
material. Inaugurated in
becoming the global leader
said. Photo: Divulgation
The installation of the new seats is part of the strategy to make the Amsterdam Arena the trademark of the world’s most sustainable capital
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Corinthians Arena Construction Work Earns Reinforcement
With the start of the second shift, the construction work for the Corinthians Arena continues at an even faster pace
Odebrecht Infraestrutura
work during the second
with nearly 64% of the earth
reinforced the team of
half of 2012. To serve the
leveling work completed,
workers at the Corinthians
needs of all Members, the
1,425 piles driven, 280
Arena and initiated the
construction site kitchen
concrete blocks made and
second shift of activities.
began serving dinner, in
22 pillars installed.Over 15%
The new team works from
addition to breakfast and
of the work has already been
1:00 p.m. to 11:20 p.m. and
lunch.The company plans
concluded by a team made
consists of 40 Members, a
to have a third shift by next
up of 640 workers, a number
number which should reach
January.
that should reach nearly
approximately 300 at the peak of the construction
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2,000 at the peak of the construction.
Terramiga Program and Igrapiúna Rural Family Home Compete for Awards The Inter-American Development Bank
Integrated and Sustainable Development
(BID) selected the Terramiga Program as one
Program (PDIS), supported by the Odebrecht
of the seven initiatives that will represent it to
Foundation.
compete in the Development Impact Honors
The Igrapiúna Rural Family Home (CFR-I) – a
Competition.The award, granted by the U.S.
teaching unit that is also part of PDIS – also
Treasury Department, recognizes high impact
celebrated its nomination as finalist for the
projects for social development.
Banco do Brasil Foundation Social Technology
Thirty actions signed up with BID.Terramiga
Award.CFR-I, which entered the project “Training
stood out for the significant results that it has
of Young Rural Entrepreneurs,” is part of a group
already achieved, in addition to the wealth
of 27 selected from the 264 projects that meet
of audiovisual records.From 2006 to 2010,
the criteria set out in the public notice.In all,
the program benefited the cooperatives
there were 1,116 projects entered.The awarded
associated with the Bahia Southern Lowlands
project will be announced on November 22 in
Environmental Protection Area Mosaic
Brasília (DF).
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Miss Universe Promotes Environmental Preservation in Angola Upon returning to
Goodwill Ambassador for
of environmental protection
Angola after being crowned
Arid Regions of the United
in the country that took place
Miss Universe 2011, Leila
Nations Convention on
on October 28 was organized
Lopes planted her first
Combating Desertification.
by Odebrecht Angola in
tree in Luanda as the
The symbolic act in support
an initiative by the NGO Maiombe Environmental Network. Leila Lopes, assisted by the children from the Angola Pioneers’ Organization (OPA), planted a flamboyant tree in one of the green spaces of the Talatona Neighborhood, the area benefited by the urban maintenance, landscaping and gardening services of the Luanda Expressways Project. The ceremony was featured in the country’s media and included the presence of Angola’s Environmental Minister, Maria de Fátima Jardim, representatives from UN Organizations, local NGOs, the Miss Universe Committee and Odebrecht.
The tree planting was Miss Universe’s first action to raise the population’s awareness as to combating the desertification and degradation of the earth
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Odebrecht and Braskem Among Brazil’s Most Admired Companies Odebrecht earned first place in the “Heavy Construction” segment in the ranking of the survey “The Most Admired Companies in Brazil,” promoted by the magazine Carta Capital and involving approximately 1,200 company executives. Braskem earned first place in the Petrochemical sector, chosen by 52.9% of the interviewees. In the Chemical segment, the company also earned a position of leadership, with 20.5% of the votes. The award ceremony took place on October 31 at the Rosa Rosarum Space in São Paulo.Benedicto Júnior, Entrepreneurial Leader at Odebrecht Infraestrutura, and Carlos Fadigas, President of Braskem, received the awards from the Minister and Chief of
Benedicto Júnior and Carlos Fadigas represented Odebrecht and Braskem, respectively, during tribute paid by Carta Capital magazine
Staff of the Brazilian Presidency of the Republic Department
Rousseff and several different
of the most admired companies
of Social Communication,
State Ministers.
involving not just the executives
Helena Chagas, and from the
In its 14th edition, the survey
from the sector, but all of
Mayor of São Paulo, Gilberto
evaluated companies from 48
the interviewed executives,
Kassab, respectively.The event
segments from June to August
preventing the award from
also included the participation
2011. A recent methodological
covering only a small base of
of Brazilian President Dilma
modification is the evaluation
interviewees in critical sectors. odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 270 / november 2011
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ETH Bioenergia Launches Graduate Course at Mirante do Paranapanema Working through the Social Energy
included the presence of representatives
for Local Sustainability Program, ETH
from ETH Bioenergia and the Mirante
Bioenergia held the inaugural class
do Paranapanema City Government.ETH
for the graduate course in Institutional
Bioenergia will finance 50% of the monthly
Psychopedagogy on November 5 for
cost for the 80 enrolled students, with the
professors from the region’s public and
rest paid by the participants.
private schools.The course, which has a
The Social Energy for Local Sustainability
class load of 445 hours, is administered by
Program is a set of actions and investments
doctorate professors from the São Paulo
designed to promote sustainable
campus of Cidade University (UNICID),
development and improve the quality of
involving both onsite and distance classes
life in the sites in which ETH is inserted.
with a duration of 18 months.
The program’s priority areas are Education,
The inaugural class took place at the National Rural Learning Service (SENAR), and
Culture, Production Activities, Health, Safety and Environmental Preservation.
The initiative is designed to train professors to improve the quality of teaching in the city
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The ETH Youth Program aligns the exchange of experiences, practical activities and theoretical knowledge about the bioenergy business
ETH Youth Program Strengthens Members’ Strategic Vision During the second half of 2011, ETH
September, involving the participation of 54
Bioenergia launched the ETH Youth
Members from the ETH agroindustrial units
Program, focused on youth that have been
and was focused on the first phase of the
at the company for at least six months who
business, which consists of the installation of
participated in the Introduction to Culture
an agroindustrial unit.The module advisors
Program and show potential for more difficult
were the leaders from the area of engineering,
challenges.
technology, innovation and investments at ETH.
The program is sequential to Young Partner
Another two modules are included in
and is designed to accelerate knowledge of the
the programming and close the business
bioenergy business, promoting an exchange of
cycle:Agroindustrial Operation and Sale,
experiences and perceptions and enhancing the
Logistics and Supply.Practical and distance
participants’ strategic vision.
activities complement the theoretical content
The first onsite module was held in
through case studies. odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 270 / november 2011
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Members of Moatize Coal Project Receive Award for Safety, Order and Cleanliness
Paulo Brito speaks about Health, Order and Cleanliness to Moatize Coal Project Members
The Members who stood out in the
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equipment (PPE) and uniforms, the
evaluations for the Safety, Order and
organization of the work area and general
Cleanliness (SOL) Campaign, held by the
cleaning and the use of scaffoldings, among
Moatize Coal Project Workplace Safety,
others.Each item evaluated during the
Health and Environment area, were awarded
inspections corresponded to one point.In all,
during the monthly evaluation event held on
48 workers of those 500 that participated in
November 2 in Mozambique.
the campaign received awards.“The lives of
The campaign with the slogan “The Sun
the Moatize Coal Project Members come first,”
Rises for Everyone” assessed the Members’
said Paulo Brito, Contract Director.“That is why
practices in items considered crucial, such
actions like this one will continue to appear on
as the correct use of personal protection
our leaders’ agenda,” he said.
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Moatize Consortium and Vale Train Workplace Safety Monitors October 31 marked the graduation
of the Brazilian Ministry of Education,
ceremony for the first group of students
given that there is no professional training
from the Workplace Safety Monitor
in the area of SHE in Mozambique.Sixty-
course promoted by the Moatize Coal
three graduates completed the course, 62
Project and coordinated by the Moatize
of who are from Mozambique.“We are only
Consortium and Vale Workplace Safety,
just beginning,” said Roberto Salvador,
Health and Environment (SHE) Management
SHE Manager.There is still a great deal to
Department.
do.“Who knows, we may even promote a
The course lasted eight months and was based on the technical training guidelines
university course in the area of Safety,” he said.
Group of graduates from the Workplace Safety Monitor course together with leaders from the Moatize Coal Project
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“Healthy Life” Program Promotes Debates on Health and Safety
One of the objectives of the “Healthy Life” Program is to promote a more healthy work environment
On October 18, Odebrecht
The event included debates
contracts and takes place
Argentina held yet another
on the negative effects
through seminars, lectures
workshop under the “Healthy
caused by the continuous
and awareness raising
Life” Program, a campaign
use of alcohol and drugs in
workshops.The last meeting
developed by the local
the professional and home
involved the participation
People and Organization
environments.
of Contract Directors,
(P&O) team with aims of
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The “Healthy Life”
occupational physicians and
promoting and boosting the
Program is directed at
members of the P&O, Social-
effectiveness of workplace
the Members of the
Corporate Responsibility
safety and health actions.
Odebrecht Argentina
and Sustainability areas.
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