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At Odebrecht, December is the period for evaluating the results achieved, integrating professionals and establishing new challenges. Learn more about the 2011 annual meetings of the Organization’s companies.

The Trasvase Olmos Concessionaire completed the drilling work for the Transandino Tunnel, part of the Olmos Hydroenergy and Irrigation Project in Peru.

26 eth: heading toward sector leadership

Located in the municipality of Perolândia in Goiás, the Água Emendada Unit is the newest ETH Bioenergia plant, inaugurated on December 16, 2011.

30 new grandstands for brazilian fans

The four stadiums built by Odebrecht Infraestrutura for the 2014 World Cup have begun an important phase: the installation of the grandstands.

Next Edition: january 24, 2012.

34 creer arrives to argentinean lands

Odebrecht Engenharia Industrial has launched the “Aspire” Program, called Creer in the country, at the Colorado River Potassium Project, located in the city of Malargüe in the Province of Mendoza, Argentina.

38 international visibility

The Prime Minister of France, François Fillon, visited the construction work for the Shipyard and Naval Base that are part of the Submarine Development Program (PROSUB).

42 the positive evaluation of the norbe viii

The Odebrecht Oil and Gas NORBE VIII drill rig received a high level of recognition in the Petrobras Performance Assessment Bulletin.

> 44 Fast News

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> 2011 annual meeting

The Past and Future Reunit At Odebrecht, the month of December is the period for evaluating the performances and results achieved during the year, integrating professionals and determining new challenges. It was no different in 2011. The states of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Bahia served as the stages for the annual meetings of the Organization’s companies, which involved the participation of hundreds of leaders from December 5-19. OR Promotes Integration of Leaders

Paul Altit, Entrepreneurial Leader, opened

The Odebrecht Realizações Imobiliárias (OR) the meeting with the highlights from last year 2011 Annual Meeting was held on December

and the perspectives for 2012. An improvisation

5 and 6 and gathered 90 leaders at the Hotel

theater group “Playing in the Backyard” relaxed

Sheraton WTC in São Paulo. In addition to

those present with the Soccer theme. Soccer

the work meetings, the event also included

matches and a barbecue, together with

integration activities and casual moments at the

live music, closed the afternoon marked by

hotel itself and at the São Paulo Country Club.

networking.

OR gathered 90 leaders at its 2011 Annual Meeting

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ted in the Present The following morning, five cases were presented: Jardins Mangueiral (Bairro Novo), LED

actions and achievements in 2011. During the afternoon period, Marcelo

(Central-Southern Regional), Legend (Central-

Odebrecht, Managing Director of Odebrecht

South Regional), the Promovalor Partnership at

S.A., and Amaury Bier, President of Gávea

Paiva Reserve (Northern-Northeastern Regional)

Investimentos, served as the leaders for

and Rio Corporate (Rio de Janeiro Regional). Then,

“Interaction with Shareholders.” With a format

representatives from the Odebrecht Foundation

based on questions and answers without

talked about Tribute to the Future, encouraging

pre-defined topics, representatives of the

Members’ participation. Luciano Guidolin,

shareholders commented on different topics,

Responsible for Entrepreneurship-Finances

from the current moment experienced

Support at Odebrecht S.A., closed the morning

by the Brazilian real estate market to the

work by providing an overview of the entire

global economic crisis, on to business

Organization, with the balance of the companies’

opportunities for OR and the need to train new entrepreneurs. Amaury Bier highlighted the Organization’s reputation as one of the reasons leading Gávea to invest in OR and emphasized the decentralized model and transversality between businesses as highlights. Marcelo Odebrecht classified OR as an example of internal discipline. “It is a company that was able to grow organically, always integrating youth and mature professionals from the market with Odebrecht’s experienced professionals,” he said. During the last presentation, Marcelo Neves, the professional responsible for Finances and IT, detailed the financial results and provided a

Paul Altit revealed the main results for the period and the challenges for the year ahead

comparison between the company and other major players in the real estate market. At the end, the leaders got a first-hand look at the OR institutional catalog. The evening was marked odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 273 / january 2012

> 2011 annual meeting by networking between participants and their spouses to the sounds of the band Ambervision. Focus of ETH is Small Company Spirit The city of Guarujá, located on São Paulo’s Southern coast, was the site chosen by ETH Bioenergia for its 2011 Annual Meeting, which gathered 93 Members on December 9 and 10. After the reception, participants interacted with the representatives from the company’s minority shareholders, such as Tarpon and Sojitz, and José Carlos Grubisich, Entrepreneurial Leader, during a talk show led by Genésio Couto, Responsible for People and Sustainability. On the second day, André Amaro, Responsible for Entrepreneurship Support - Planning and Development at Odebrecht S.A., discussed the

The participants of the Spouses’ Meeting took part in integration activities

Organization’s growth, the achievements of the past year and the challenges for the 2012-2014 period. Luís Felli, the professional responsible for Agroindustrial Operations at ETH, presented the results from the 2011/2012 harvest and reinforced the Small Company concept. Currently, the nine company units are organized into five production centers (São Paulo, Goiás, Mato Grosso do Sul, Rio Taquari and Araguaia) and the five Managing Directors were responsible for indicating the upcoming operation challenges related to the production of ethanol, electric energy and sugar. Presentations on topics such as Health, Safety and Environment and the challenges of training, qualification and development teams were discussed among the participants. José

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José Carlos Grubisich closed the ETH meeting by presenting his 2012 Action Program (AP)

Carlos Grubisich closed the meeting with the presentation of his Action Program (AP) and his team. During the event, the spouses and husbands of the Members took part in the Spouses’ Meeting, which included activities and a lecture by Professor Mario Sergio Cortella. The ETH Annual Meeting had its greenhouse gas emissions compensated through the planting of 46 native Atlantic Forest trees. People and TEO Are Main Topics for OOG “The confidence in the Human Being’s potential and his/her capacity to develop.” This value, present in the Odebrecht Entrepreneurial Technology (TEO), illustrates the base of the planned delegation process and the relationship of trust between the Leader and Led. These were the topics that governed the Odebrecht Oil and Gas (OOG) 2011 Annual Meeting, held in two phases: on December 12 at the Hotel Windsor Atlântica, and on December 14 and 15 at the Hotel Caminho Real in Rio de Janeiro. The first meeting involved the presence of the OOG Board of Directors’ members, Roberto Ramos, and those directly under him, as well as the representatives of the company’s partners Matheus Villares, from Temasek Holdings, and Luiz Fraga, from Gávea Investimentos. Also participating were Luciano Guidolin, André Amaro and Márcio Polidoro, the professional odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 273 / january 2012

> 2011 annual meeting responsible for Communication at the

“I always try to pass on to those I lead a little

Engineering and Construction Operations.

more about the principles, concepts and

During the afternoon period, the participants interacted with Marcelo

which we live,” said Ramos.

Odebrecht, who answered the leaders’

As for the challenges of 2012, he

questions. The lecture “The Evolution of

emphasized that the year will involve

Organizations,” given by professor and

consolidating the OOG operations, with the

consultant Marco Aurélio Vianna, closed the

start of operation of four new drilling rigs

event.

and the construction of pipe laying support

During the second phase of the meeting,

vessels (PLSVs) – in partnership with the French

Jorge Mitidieri, Managing Director of the

company Technip – as well as the arrival of the

Business Units and Integrated Services, and

company’s first production ship to Brazil - the

Herculano Barbosa, Managing Director of

FPSO Cidade de Itajaí.

Drilling, presented the achievements for

For Roberto Ramos, one of the objectives

2011 and the perspectives for this year. The

of the Annual Meeting was to intensify the

participants also took part in integration

leaders’ commitment and extract contributions

activities and a networking cocktail party.

for the company’s growth strategy. “We

During the meeting, Roberto Ramos

identified new ideas and actions in the group

emphasized the importance of trust in the

dynamics we did, which will be implemented

relationship between the Leader and the Led,

in 2012 with aims of ensuring OOG’s

considered crucial for the delegation process.

perpetuity,” said Ramos.

The OOG Members took part in group dynamics to elaborate proposals designed to contribute toward the company’s growth

criteria of the TEO, applied to the reality in

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Construction companies, from Odebrecht Administradora e Corretora de Seguros (OCS) and from Odebrecht S.A. During the opening for the event, Luciano Guidolin presented the Organization’s consolidated results and Marcelo Odebrecht spoke about the main challenges. The first night also included the traditional delivery of the Braskem Destaque Award, which completed five years with four winning groups. On the following day, the participants listened to presentations by Carlos Fadigas, Entrepreneurial Leader at Braskem, and by the Business Units (BUs). Each BU shared the results from the past year and the challenges

Roberto Ramos considers 2012 to be the period for consolidating OOG’s operations

for 2012, highlighting the importance of the actions focused on the 2020 Vision, which is “to be the global leader in sustainable chemistry, innovating to better serve people.”

Braskem Reinforces Partnership between its Leaders Held on December 14, 15 and 16 at the Bahia

With the highlights in 2011, Carlos Fadigas cited the acquisition of the Dow Chemical PP assets, in the United States and Germany,

beach of Praia do Forte, the Braskem 2011

the progress of the COMPERJ project in Rio

Annual Meeting gathered Members to analyze

de Janeiro, and the Ethylene XXI Project

achievements and challenges seen during the

in Mexico, as well as the beginning of the

year, share knowledge and reach an alignment

construction work for the Butadiene Plant

as to the company’s next steps. The meeting

in Rio Grande do Sul and the PVC Plant

also reinforced the partnership between the

in Alagoas. For 2012, he presented the

leaders and recognized the work, dedication and

priorities and focuses of his AP, as well as the

commitment of each one.

company’s areas of growth related to the

In addition to the leaders who work in Brazil, the United States, Mexico and Germany, there

2020 Vision. In order to enrich the meeting, Braskem

was also the participation of their wives and guest

invited leaders from other Odebrecht

Members from the Organization’s Engineering and

Organization businesses. Paulo Lacerda, odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 273 / january 2012

> 2011 annual meeting

Wellington Nogueira, from the group “Doctors of Joy,” was one of the speakers at the Braskem Annual Meeting

the Vice President of Engineering and Construction Operations, discussed the scenario of the companies and current developments, promoting synergy between the different businesses. During the closure of the event, which involved the presence of the participants’ spouses, everyone listened to a speech by Wellington Nogueira, founder of the group “Doctors of Joy,” under the theme “A Joyful Experience Amidst Adversity.”

Carlos Fadigas addressed the leader’s importance for the success of the company and its business

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The last day of the Annual Meeting was marked by the integration between people. “We paid tribute to the families, who also support

Members of Foz do Brasil take part in a group dynamics exercise with geometric shapes, promoted by architect Roberto Pompéia

the leaders as they head the businesses,”

On the first day, the leaders shared a balance

said Camila Dantas, from the People and

of their activities and the focuses for 2012.

Organization area at Braskem. There was

Representing Odebrecht S.A., Luciano Guidolin

also the presentation of videos featuring the

presented the Organization’s Businesses.

children of the Members, those honoring the leaders and also about the company.

Marcelo Odebrecht opened the work the next day by answering participants’ questions and also highlighted the challenges the Odebrecht

Foz do Brasil Closes the Year in Bahia Over 100 people, including Members and

Organization faces for the upcoming years. The day was also marked by group dynamics coordinated by consultant Moisés Swirski together

guests, took part in the third Foz do Brasil

with the participation of urbanist architect Roberto

Annual Meeting, held on December 15 and

Pompéia, who promoted an interesting reflection

16 at the Odebrecht head office in Salvador.

using geometric shapes. “Similarly to previous years,

In addition to the dynamic organization

the playful attitude and creativity of our Members

of the Entrepreneurial Leader, Fernando

stood out,” said Renata Mendonça, the professional

Santos-Reis, Regional and Industrial Directors,

responsible for People and Organization at Foz do

Support Teams, Operations Directors,

Brasil and the one who organized the event.

Members of the Entrepreneur Development

The activities were closed with a presentation

Program - PDE 2011, Board Members and

by Fernando Santos-Reis, who spoke about the

guests were also present.

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> 2011 annual meeting and Construction companies and guests from Braskem, OR, ETH and OOG took part in the 2011 Annual E&C Meeting on December 16 and 17. Márcio Polidoro and Paulo Lacerda were responsible for opening the event. On the first day, the companies presented the highlights from the Entrepreneurial Leaders (ELs) in 2011 in terms of the progress of the four macro-strategies for achieving the 2020 Vision – Maximizing the Potential of the Organization’s Concept, Guaranteeing the Guidelines for Growth, Reinforcing and Supporting the Leader in his or her Role as Educator and Adding

Fernando Santos-Reis highlighted the advances of the company and People Development area in 2011

Efficiency and Sustainability to our Effectiveness Agenda. Benedicto Júnior, Entrepreneurial Leader at Odebrecht Infraestrutura, pointed out that

people development perspective in 2011,

25% of the company’s contracts are developed in

indicating the focuses for the upcoming years. A

partnership with other Organization businesses.

dinner at the restaurant Amado marked the end

Fábio Gandolfo, Managing Director of PROSUB-

of the year at Foz do Brasil.

EBN, presented the project undertaken in Rio de

For Renata Mendonça, the Annual Meeting

Janeiro, one of the examples of transversality.

reflected the growth and consolidation of the

“The client’s dream is the soul of the program,

Organization’s environmental engineering

since there are only five countries with the

company. “Our major challenge, besides

technology for nuclear-propelled submarines,” he

marking the closing of a year full of challenges

said. “Brazil will be the sixth.”

and achievements, is also to integrate

Representing Odebrecht Energia, Henrique

people coming from other companies of the

Valladares, Entrepreneurial Leader, cited the

Organization and the market,” he said.

creation of the new company, which already has more than 1,400 MW of installed energy,

Productivity and Synergy are

and the search for sustainable developments.

Highlights for Engineering and

Gabriel Ybarra, the professional responsible for

Construction

Business Development, presented the Chaglla

At Sauípe Coast, in Bahia, over 500 Members from six of the Organization’s Engineering

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Hydroelectric Power Plant project in Peru as a model of synergy between the company and

Odebrecht América Latina e Angola, through

Mozambique, was the highlight for Odebrecht

Odebrecht Peru.

International during the presentation by Luiz

Growth, internationalization, diversification of

Rocha, Entrepreneurial Leader, and Paulo Brito,

its segment of operation and the qualification of

Contract Director. “The plant we are building

results were the points addressed by Márcio Faria,

for Vale will be one of the largest for coal

Entrepreneurial Leader at Odebrecht Engenharia

processing worldwide and the first greenfield

Industrial. Saulo Vinicius, Managing Director for

project developed in Africa,” explained Paulo

Northern/Northeastern/Central-Western Brazil and

Moreira.

Petrochemicals, indicated productivity as one of the main challenges to be overcome by 2020. The Moatize Coal Project, located in

Euzenando Azevedo, Entrepreneurial Leader at Odebrecht Venezuela, mentioned the fulfillment of the production AP, ensuring

“There is no Organization that is able to unite the past and the future in the present like we do,” said Marcelo Odebrecht odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 273 / january 2012

> 2011 annual meeting the company’s profitability and the synergy

2011 and commented on the challenges ahead

with Braskem, OOG and Odebrecht Engenharia

for 2012.

Industrial as contributions toward the 2020

Benedicto Júnior explained that

Vision. Marcelo Colavolpe, the professional

strengthening Odebrecht Infraestrutura’s

responsible for the Los Teques Subway, spoke

image as the main player in the 2014 World

about Odebrecht’s increased operations in the

Cup program and the expansion of its presence

sector: “The project became the Altos Mirandinos

in São Paulo are the main plans for the new

Mass Transportation System, in which we will be

year. The Entrepreneurial Leader also cited

responsible for the civil construction work and

strengthening the Odebrecht TransPort brand in

for the equipment and systems.”

the sector as a goal.

The transversality with Odebrecht Energia,

The focuses of Odebrecht Energia,

Odebrecht Engenharia Industrial, ETH and

according to Henrique Valladares, include

Braskem was the theme of the presentation

the development of alternative sources, the

by Luiz Mameri, Entrepreneurial Leader at

integration of the biomass generation assets

Odebrecht América Latina e Angola. “It is

with ETH, the winning of new projects in Peru,

important to seek integrated solutions for

as well as the generation of energy by 14

clients,” he said. Jorge Barata, Managing Director

turbines at the Santo Antônio Hydroelectric

of Odebrecht Peru, reinforced the importance of

Power Plant in Rondônia.

diversification. “Diversification drives the natural search for transversality and growth,” he said. Then, Sérgio Leão, the professional

According to Márcio Faria, the creation of unique opportunities, the consolidation of its operations abroad, the stabilization of

responsible for Sustainability in the Engineering

Odebrecht Defesa e Tecnologia in Brazil and the

and Construction Operations, provided a

development of the ethanol market are some of

balance of the PreVer (“Prevent”) Program and reinforced the need to expand and apply the initiative at all projects. “PreVer must be added to our routine and our Workplace Safety management structure must mirror our growth,” he said. The first meeting was closed with a cocktail party at the Hotel Sauípe Park. The Priorities for the New Year On the second day of the meeting, the LEs showed their main results and achievements in

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“Our dream is the sum of the dreams of the people with whom we relate,” said Benedicto Júnior

the goals for Odebrecht Engenharia Industrial. “For the first time, we will promote synergy with Foz do Brasil in the United States and with ETH in Africa,” said Luiz Rocha when he presented the Odebrecht International priorities for 2012. Among other challenges, he also cited the strengthening and consolidation of the company in those countries in which it operates, the achievement of a qualified backlog and the development of new projects in the United States, Libya, GuineaConakry and Mozambique. Euzenando Azevedo indicated the progress

“Odebrecht Energia’s participation in the last hydroelectric auctions in Brazil was 6,127 MW. Our goal is to maintain this figure,” said Henrique Valladares Jayme Fonseca, the professional responsible

of the projects undertaken in the country as

for Engineering and Construction Finances,

Odebrecht Venezuela’s main focus this year. The

and Carlos Fadigas, Entrepreneurial Leader at

mobilization for the Negale Bridge, inauguration

Braskem, were the next to give presentations.

of the Mariche Metrocable Express System, the

According to Jayme Fonseca, the 2011 results

first Los Teques Subway station and the three first

should be the best of the past 10 years. “We

Cable Train stations and the start of the generation

delivered results despite the challenges,” said

of energy at the Tocoma HPP are also included as

Fonseca. “For the upcoming period, we plan

priorities.

to see growing revenues and results,” he said.

According to Luiz Mameri, the challenges

Carlos Fadigas revealed the highlights of the

faced by Odebrecht América Latina e Angola

past year, plans for the current one and closed

include increasing the net productivity margin

his presentation with the following message:

and backlog in the countries, investing in the transportation and logistics sectors, promoting export credit and starting up the operation in other Caribbean countries. The ELs also indicated the following as priorities for 2012: training of people, strengthening of the teams’ competencies, retention of young talents, reinforcement of the leader-educator’s role, improved synergy between the Organization’s companies, boosted productivity, improved Workplace Safety practices and promotion of project sustainability.

“The challenge of 2012 is very big, but it’s already been identified. The trend is to resume investments and boost results,” said Luiz Rocha odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 273 / january 2012

> 2011 annual meeting “We must innovate to better serve people.” During his presentation, Marcelo Odebrecht answered participants’ questions and left messages for those present. The Organization’s Managing Director summarized the challenges for the next period in the consolidation of what has already been accomplished. “One of the main

“The sustainability of our projects will be based on the “Aspire,” Recycle and Include programs,” cited Márcio Faria

focuses for 2012 is to boost productivity,” he said. “The merit is when we know our strengths and weaknesses,” he said. “The challenge is the performance and practice of Presence Pedagogy.” Marcelo Odebrecht reminded those present that the responsibility to train and qualify Members belongs to the leaders. “This is a personal task, primarily during this moment of growth,” he said. When he was questioned about the most important

“We will continue by providing political and strategic support to Braskem, OOG and Odebrecht Engenharia Industrial,” said Euzenando Azevedo

event in 2011, he responded: “The most important thing in our life is people. During the year, our joy resulted from people and the achievements of people.” During the event, the winners of the 2011 Destaque Award, which celebrated the 20 years of the award, were honored. Projects from Peru, Venezuela, Brazil, Liberia and Angola earned first place in the categories Innovation, Young Partner, Environment, Community Relations, Utilization of the Knowledge and Workplace Health and Safety.

“Intensifying the Members’ participation in the Knowledgeable Communities and transversality are crucial this year,” said Luiz Mameri

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The Spouses’ Meeting, integration and sports activities on the beach and a dance-filled dinner completed the meeting programming.

Caring for the Organization’s

Benedicto Junior, Márcio Faria and Henrique

Culture

Valladares.

Involving the participation of 210 Odebrecht

After lunch, Marcelo Odebrecht provided a

Leaders, Odebrecht S.A. held its 2011 Annual

balance of the set of businesses, emphasizing,

Meeting at the Organization’s head office in

among other aspects, the importance of

Salvador on December 19. During the day, there

integrating people with the Organization’s

was the presentation of the main results from

culture, the need for the permanent quest for

the past year and what is being planned for the

improved productivity, the role of synergies

2012-2014 period.

and image and the focus on qualified growth.

During the morning period, there were

“Over recent years, we have consolidated the

presentations by Maurício Medeiros, the

trust of clients and shareholders, and over the

Executive President of the Odebrecht

upcoming years, we will continue to dream

Foundation, as well as the Entrepreneurial

our clients’ dreams even bigger, always using

Leaders Carlos Fadigas, José Carlos Grubisich,

as a reference the Odebrecht Entrepreneurial

Fernando Santos-Reis, Roberto Ramos, Paul Altit,

Technology, the base that never changes,” he

Euzenando Azevedo, Luiz Rocha, Luiz Mameri,

said.

Maurício Medeiros discussed the details of the Odebrecht Foundation projects

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> 2011 annual meeting After that, founder Norberto Odebrecht

Emílio Odebrecht, Chair of the Odebrecht S.A.

transmitted his annual message, emphasizing

Board of Directors, who invited all leaders to

the importance of Participative Governance.

“care for our culture,” which includes among

Piero Marianetti spoke on behalf of the Advisory

its basic foundations the practice of trust and

Board and each one of the members of the

loyalty.

Odebrecht S.A. Board of Directors commented on the day’s presentations. The meeting was closed with a message by

Also participating in the meeting were other shareholders and members of different generations of the Odebrecht family.

Marcelo Odebrecht emphasized the importance of integrating people with the Organization’s culture, the permanent quest for improved productivity, the role of synergies and image and the focus on qualified growth

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In his annual message, Norberto Odebrecht emphasized the importance of Participative Governance

EmĂlio Odebrecht invited leaders to care for the Organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s culture, practicing trust and loyalty odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 273 / january 2012

> 2011 annual meeting

Braskem

Foz do Brasil

ETH

2011 Destaque Award

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Engineering and Construction

Odebrecht Realizações

The Engineering and Construction Spouses’ Meeting

Odebrecht S.A. odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 273 / january 2012

> Peru

From One Side of the Andes Mountain Range to Another - through a Tunnel

In Lambayeque in Northern

Hydroenergy Project, which

Peru, Odebrecht Peru is

will carry water from the

working through the Trasvase

Huancabamba River to the

Olmos Concessionaire to help

desert region of the Olmos

construct the Olmos Irrigation

Valley, passing through the

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The project will allow for the transfer of 400 million m3 of water per year from the Huancabamba River to irrigate more than 43,500 hectares of lands in the Olmos Valley

Andes Mountain range from the Atlantic to Pacific slopes.

been concluded. On December 20, 2011, the

The project consists of the

concessionaire completed

Transandino Tunnel and Lim贸n

the digging work for the

Dam, which have already

Transandino Tunnel, which

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> Peru

Members celebrate the TBM’s arrival to the final point of the Transandino Tunnel

extends 20 km and has a

project, not only due to the

company that invests in the

diameter of 5.3 meters. Its

challenge of opening a tunnel

development of infrastructure

construction represents one

through the mountain range

in the country,” explained Juan

of the world’s most complex

with adverse geological and

Andrés Marsano, Investment

engineering projects currently

geotechnical conditions,

Director at Odebrecht.

being completed, since the

but also due to the public

tunnel’s depth reaches 2,000

and private association

the conclusion of the

meters below the mountain

between Peru, represented

drilling work was held

surface.

by the Regional Government

inside the tunnel, 6 km from

of Lambayeque, and a

the entry, and included

“It is an emblematic

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The ceremony marking

Members of Odebrecht Peru.

dedication of the Members,”

The participants watched the

said Jorge Barata, Managing

arrival of the Tunnel Boring

Director of Odebrecht Peru.

Machine (TBM) to the site,

Considered a model of

when the equipment drilled

innovation and business

the last meter of the tunnel.

creativity, the project will

“The result was

directly benefit more than

achieved thanks to the

100,000 Peruvians and

participation of the

will generate more than 1

Peruvian government, the

million direct and indirect

incentive provided by the

job opportunities. “The

Regional Government of

construction project marks a

Lambayeque and the Olmos

new economic course for the

Tinajones Special Project as

region of Lambayeque and

the supervising entity, and

for Northern Peru,” said Jorge

due to the commitment and

Barata.

the participation of the President of Peru, Ollanta Humala Tasso, the Minister of the Economy, Miguel Castilla, Housing Minister, René Cornejo, Agriculture Minister, Luis Gionocchio, Governor of Lambayeque, Humberto Acuña, Mayor of Olmos, Willy Serrato, and

From left to right: Humberto Acuña, Ollanta Humala Tasso and Jorge Barata during the conclusion ceremony for the drilling work odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 273 / january 2012

> ethanol and sugar

ETH: Heading Toward Sec

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ctor Leadership

The Ă gua Emendada Unit in GoiĂĄs is the ninth ETH Bioenergia unit and has the installed capacity to process 3.8 million tons of sugarcane per harvest

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> ethanol and sugar Located in the municipality of Perolândia, in Goiás, the Água Emendada Unit is the newest ETH Bioenergia plant, inaugurated on December 16, 2011. This is the company’s third bioenergy unit in the state of Goiás and the second to begin operating last year. The ninth unit received investments of R$ 1 billion in the agricultural and industrial areas and has an installed capacity for processing 3.8 million tons of sugarcane per harvest and producing 360 million liters of ethanol and 380 GWh of electric energy. With the generation of 1,500 new direct job opportunities and 3,000 indirect ones, the agricultural operations are 100% mechanized. The launch of the unit marks the conclusion of the company’s first investment cycle, begun in 2007 and involving R$ 8 billion. “ETH is the leader in bioenergy production

in the country and the start

said José Carlos Grubisich,

development and growth of

of activities of yet another

Entrepreneurial Leader. “By

Brazil,” he said.

unit represents an important

putting this new project into

ETH is the company that

step forward in our strategy

practice, we demonstrate our

most invested in the sector last

for growth and reflects our

teams’ capacity for achievement

year and is responsible for 60%

trust in the bioenergy sector,

and our commitment to the

of the growth in the country’s

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JosĂŠ Carlos Grubisich and ETH Members participate in the inauguration ceremony for the ninth unit

production capacity during the 2011/12 harvest. Over a

hectares per year. The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next harvest,

This year, ETH will begin the internationalization process

four-year period, the company

2012/2013, will have nine units

for the production of ethanol,

planted more than 350,000

operating and an installed

electric energy and sugar in

hectares of its own sugarcane,

milling capacity of more than

regions such as Africa and Latin

representing some 100,000

35 million tons of sugarcane.

America. odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 273 / january 2012

> 2014 world cup

New Grandstands for Brazil

The construction work for the site to the opening of the World Cup, the Corinthians Stadium, is already 23% completed

Brazil is increasingly closer

after the beginning of the

manufactured inside the

to the 2014 World Cup. Last

Petrobras pipe placement, the

construction site itself. A total

December, the four stadiums

future Corinthians Stadium

of 2,450 of the 3,200 stakes

constructed by Odebrecht

installed the first rows of

have already been driven in,

Infraestrutura – Corinthians in

lower grandstands for the East

470 of the arena’s foundation

São Paulo, Fonte Nova Arena in

building, the sector where the

concrete blocks created and

Salvador, Pernambuco Arena

construction is the furthest

32 “Jacaré” beams installed,

in São Lourenço da Mata, and

along. The construction work

designed to provide support

Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro

for the site to the opening of

for the East grandstand.

– began an important phase

the World Cup is already 23%

More than 950 direct job

for the event and primarily

complete.

opportunities created were

for fans: the installation of the grandstands. In the São Paulo capital,

The grandstand beams are made from concrete parts that are pre-cast and

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generated as part of the project. At the Fonte Nova

lian Fans Arena in the Bahia capital,

Members working to rebuild

the construction work

the stadium. The new

was 41% completed at

arena should be ready by

finalized, with 95% of the

the end of December after

December 2012 for the 2013

work completed and 32% of

the installation of the first

Confederations Cup.

the structure erected. Over

grandstand rows. The first “Jacaré” beams

November 2012. The foundations are nearly

The Pernambuco Arena,

2,000 Members currently

built in the Metropolitan

work on the project, whose

were also placed, designed

Region of Recife, is also

construction peak, estimated

to provide supporting for

earning shape. With a pre-cast

for March of this year, should

the seats. In all, 45,000 m³

structure that is assembled at

gather 2,500 workers.

of concrete will be used,

the site itself, the multi-use

14,000 m³ in pre-cast parts

arena made advancements

last match and closing event

and 31,000 m³ in parts cast

in the installation of the first

for the World Cup, which is

at the construction site.

grandstands. This phase

Maracanã Stadium in Rio de

There are currently 2,100

should be completed by

Janeiro, the first parts of the

At the site designed for the

There are currently 2,100 Members working to build the Fonte Nova Arena

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> 2014 world cup new grandstand have already been placed in the structure known as the buttress, located 14 meters from the field sideline. In all, 2,748 parts will be installed in the metal and concrete structures that will be erected to meet the FIFA recommendations. In order to provide the support necessary for the grandstand assembly, four cranes will be installed to fit these parts into the new structures. This phase of the project should be completed in September 2012, before the start of the hoisting operation for the new roof.

At the Pernambuco Arena, the work for the foundations is 95% completed and 32% of the structure has been executed

Fonte Nova Arena now has a website The Fonte Nova Arena project website is now online. The user can find information about the project, testimonials by Members, former soccer players and residents of the nearby communities, photo and video galleries, as well as a clock marking the countdown until the 2014 World Cup. Access the website and learn more: www.arenafontenova.com.br

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Corinthians Launch Bate-Bola Radio Program with TEO One of the internal media used at the Corinthians Stadium is the construction project’s radio show, focused on topics related to the Organization’s culture and topics such as Safety, Environment, Health and Behavior. Speakers were distributed throughout strategic points of the construction site so that the Members – the radio show’s target public – can have easy access to the information. The workers can also hear the programming on the construction site computers. One of the programs is called Bate-Bola (“Dribble”) with TEO, whose episodes narrate passages of the Odebrecht Entrepreneurial Technology. In one of the editions, the narrator simulates an interview with the Organization’s founder, Norberto Odebrecht. Click here to hear one of the editions of the program (in Portuguese).

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> people development

The launch of Creer was held at one of the Basic Module classrooms

Creer Arrives to Argentine participants of the Continued

Industrial at the Colorado

residents from the Province

Professional Qualification

River Potassium Project,

of Mendoza, in Argentina,

Program - “Aspire,” called

located in the city of Malargüe.

headed back to the classroom.

Creer in the country, launched

The students are the first

by Odebrecht Engenharia

On December 12, 264

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The objective is to provide labor for the development,

an Lands currently being undertaken in

of a plant designed to extract

December 5, 2011, and included

partnership with Techint for

4.3 million tons of potassium

the presence of Odebrecht

Vale. The companies are part of

per year.

leaders and Members in the

the RĂo Colorado Consortium, responsible for the construction

The program launch ceremony was held on

country, representatives from Vale, the municipal government odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 273 / january 2012

> people development and province government, members of partner entities and the community. In Argentina, the Basic Module of Creer includes the new “World of Work” workshop, created in partnership with the Malargüe Employability School. “We asked the institution to adapt and create an exclusive chapter for our students,” explained Diego Pugliesso, the professional responsible for Odebrecht’s AdministrativeFinancial Program (RPAF) in the country. The workshop is focused on identifying the professional and personal values of each participant, recognizing the importance of groups of reference, such as family, and on raising awareness as to the proper use of money, with practical activities designed for students to learn to plan and use their finances. At the end of the chapter, all participants receive their CVs ready for future selection

simultaneously at three head

the project. Over 500 people

processes at the company’s

offices, in the cities of Luján de

have already signed up for the

projects.

Cuyo and Guaymallén, located

first stage.

In the Province of Mendoza, the program will run

600 km from the project, and in

The technical courses

Malargüe, located 275 km from

offered include for the job

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The first selected individuals were divided into 12 groups of 22 students and completed the Basic Module from December 12-17, 2011

functions of Electrician,

Assembler, Welder, TIG Welder,

the three program head offices

Industrial Painter, Crane

Truck Operator and Piping

by the end of this month. It is

Operator, Edger, Assembler,

Assembler.

estimated that 2,000 residents

Mechanical and Boiler Assembler, Metallic Structure

The consortium expects to have 30 courses underway at

will be trained through Creer in 13 months. odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 273 / january 2012

> submarines

International Visibility On December 17, the Prime Minister of France, François Fillon, visited the construction work for the Naval Shipyard and Base designed for the Brazilian Navy, representing the structurization phase for the Submarine Development Program (PROSUB), made possible through a technology transfer agreement between France and Brazil. The development is being undertaken by Odebrecht Infraestrutura and Odebrecht Engenharia Industrial. During a diplomatic visit to Brazil, France’s head of government toured the construction work for the Metal Structure Manufacturing Unit (UFEM), site to the future assembly of the submarine sections and installations of the company Nuclebrás Equipamentos Pesados (Nuclep), the government industry responsible

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The Prime Minister of France, François Fillon, and his group visit the PROSUB-EBN project, undertaken for the Brazilian Navy in Rio de Janeiro

Com o Sistema Ponto a Ponto, a tarifa paga pelo usuรกrio serรก proporcional ao trecho percorrido

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> submarines for manufacturing the

was accompanied by six

Coordinator of the Nuclear-

subsections and painting

French congress members

Propelled Submarine

the resistant hull of the

and senators, the Brazilian

Development Program,

submarines. FranĂ§ois

Minister of Defense, Celso

Admiral JosĂŠ Alberto Accioly

Fillon also watched the

Amorim, the General

Fragelli, the President of

institutional video about

Commander of the Navy,

DCNS Brasil, Eric Berchelot,

PROSUB-EBN.

Admiral Julio Soares de

the Managing Director

Moura Neto, the General

of Odebrecht Defesa e

The Prime Minister

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Tecnologia, Roberto Simões,

strengthen its Defense area.

electrodiesel-propelled

and the Managing Director of In 2008, the two countries

submarine and its first

Prosub-EBN, Fábio Gandolfo.

signed a cooperation

nuclear-propelled submarine,

and military technology

making it the sixth country

Brazilian-French

transfer agreement that

worldwide to develop such

Alliance

will allow Brazil, among

technology.

France is Brazil’s strategic partner in the program to

other advancements, to produce four conventional

In addition to being faster and better equipped than the conventional submarines, the nuclear-propelled submarine can remain hidden for more time and patrol more extensive areas. For the development of PROSUB, the Brazilian Navy hired the French company DCNS (Direction des Constructions Navales et Services),

which

identified Odebrecht as the ideal partner in Brazil. Together, the companies formed a Specific Purpose Company called Itaguaí Construção Naval (ICN) to build and deliver the five submarines. Contributing toward the development of defense technology, Odebrecht will be able to participate in future opportunities in this The General Commander of the Navy, Admiral Julio Soares de Moura Neto, and the Minister of Defense, Celso Amorim, pay tribute to France’s head of government

segment, such as PROSUPER, the program designed to develop ships and frigates for the Brazilian Navy. odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 273 / january 2012

> client satisfaction

The Positive Evaluation of the NORBE VIII

The Odebrecht Oil

associated with the period

with different subdivisions

and Gas (OOG) NORBE VIII

of December 14-27 of last

and scores – that analyzes

drill rig received a high

year.

the areas of equipment

level of recognition in the

Held twice a month, BAD

and materials, human

Petrobras Performance

is an evaluation system

resources, installations and

Assessment Bulletin (BAD)

with four groups – each one

effectiveness. “The system

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which indicates a high level of client satisfaction with the services provided. In the groups “equipment and materials” and “human resources,” the averages were 9.5 and 9.2, respectively. BAD also analyzed areas for improvement in each item, helping to optimize the rig’s operating processes. According to Pedro Mathias, when they begin to operate, the drilling rigs take some time to obtain high performance rates. “Because the NORBE VIII began operating in August 2011, reaching such a high result so early is really quite significant, even more so because we know that Petrobras is a rigorous client when it comes to evaluating The Norbe VIII operates in ultra-deep waters and has the capacity to drill in the pre-salt layer, operating in water depths of up to 3,000 meters

its suppliers,” he said. For Mathias, the results achieved by the team deserve recognition: “None of this would be possible

is a general and careful

of the OOG Drilling Business

without the dedication and

assessment by Petrobras

Unit.

effort of the Members, who

related to the performance

consistently form a very well

The company earned

of its service providers’

scores higher than seven in

evaluation team, always

operations,” said Pedro

all of the analyzed categories

seeking to improve and

Mathias, Operations Director

and its final score was 8.8,

overcome difficulties.” odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 273 / january 2012

> fast news

Odebrecht Places Eighth in 2011 Valor “Large Groups” Edition Last December, the newspaper Valor

earnings of nearly R$ 53.9 billion last year,

Econômico disclosed its “Large Groups” special

accounting for a 27.2% increase compared

edition, featuring the ranking of the 200

to 2009. Luciano Guidolin, the professional

largest organizations in the country last year.

responsible for Entrepreneurship-Finance

Odebrecht leapt from 12th to 8th place compared

Support at Odebrecht S.A., stated that the start

to the 2010 list.

of operation of the investments already made

Among the 20 largest in the Industry, the Organization earned 4th place with gross

and those for new projects should generate opportunities for growth in Brazil and abroad.

Braskem Wins 2011 FINEP Innovation Award Braskem won the 2011

evaluated received the Gold,

it faces the international

Innovative Study and

Silver and Bronze trophies.

economic crisis. “The

Project Finance (FINEP)

The winners received non-

current international

Award in the ‘Large

reimbursable funding that

scenario requires us to be

Company’ category as the

ranges from R$ 120,000 to

more competitive,” said

year’s most innovative

R$ 2 million, depending

President Rousseff. “The

company. The award

on the category. In all, the

markets of the developed

ceremony was held on

21 candidates awarded in

and emerging countries

December 15 at the Planalto

five regions of the country

have been reduced.” She

Palace in Brasília and

competed for the national

also stated: “The addition

involved the participation

trophy.

of value will perhaps

of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff.

become one of the greatest

the award to Braskem,

instruments for the next

President Dilma Rousseff

decade and upcoming years.

‘Large Company’ category

stated that innovation

“There is no lack of political

were analyzed by a special

will become the antidote

will to invest in innovation.”

jury and the three top

for Brazilian industry as

The candidates in the

During the delivery of

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Odebrecht Among Best Places to Work in Argentina Odebrecht was elected the seventh best place to work in Argentina in 2011 in the category “From 251 to 1,000 Members” based

the engineering and construction sector to be included in the category. The results were obtained through a survey

on the ranking by the Great Place to Work

conducted among company professionals

Institute. The company moved up two positions

that individually and anonymously answered a

related to 2010 and was the only company in

questionnaire elaborated by the institute.

Diego Pugliesso, the professional responsible for the Administrative and Financial Program, and Flávio Faria, Managing Director of Odebrecht Engenharia Industrial in Argentina, celebrate the company’s achievement odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 273 / january 2012

> fast news

Odebrecht Realizações Receives ADEMI Awards in Rio de Janeiro Odebrecht Realizações

Real Estate Market Company

operations in the state.

Imobiliárias (OR) was

Directors’ Association (ADEMI-

considered the Top Company

RJ) Distinction Award. The

Entrepreneurial Leader, and

of 2011 during the 12th

award honors the companies

Antônio Pessoa, OR Director

edition of the Rio de Janeiro

with the top projects and

for Rio de Janeiro, received

Paul Altit, OR

the honor during the award ceremony, held on December 12 in the Rio de Janeiro capital. OR also earned the Master Real Estate Award in the category of “Social Interest Housing Project - Range 1” with the Parque Valdariosa condominium project, built and designed in the municipality of Queimados Paul Altit and Antônio Pessoa receive the Master Real Estate Award for Best Company of the Year, granted by ADEMI-RJ

by Bairro Novo, the OR brand geared toward the low-cost segment. André Portela, the Director of Bairro Novo for Rio de Janeiro and Bahia, Max Lemos, Mayor of Queimados, and Carlos Radamesse, Manager of Bairro Novo, received the trophy.

Starting from the left: Carlos Radamesse, Rodrigo Wermelinger, from the Brazilian Federal Government bank Caixa Econômica Federal, Max Lemos and André Portella with the Social Interest Housing Project trophy

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ETH Bioenergia Unit Earns BONSUCRO Certification The ETH Bioenergia Conquista do Pontal

simultaneous compliance with laws, respect

Unit, located in the state of São Paulo,

for human and labor rights, guaranteed

received the BONSUCRO international

production sustainability, the preservation

certification, which attests to sustainable

of biodiversity and ecosystem services, as

practices and allows for the export of

well as productivity and the continuous

sugarcane derivatives to European Union and

improvement of production processes.

Asian countries. The unit certified 1.9 million

The seal is valid in the 27 European Union

tons of sugarcane.

member countries, which must considerably

The BONSUCRO certification, formerly

increase their consumption of biofuels by

called the Better Sugarcane Initiative

2020, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and

(BSI), is the only one that requires the

the impact on climate change.

BID Group Visits Tocoma HPP Construction Work At the end of last year, the Environment

Environmental Specialist, and Alberto

Safeguard Unit of the Inter-American

Elizalde, Energy Specialist, classified the

Development Bank (IDB) visited the Manuel

progress of the Hydroelectric Facility

Piar Hydroelectric Project, developed by

construction work as “Satisfactory.”

Odebrecht Venezuela in Tocoma with

The project recorded progress of more

aims of examining the progress of the

than 60% according to Yvan Valverde, the

construction work and learning more about

Head of Civil Construction Supervision at

the development’s Environmental and Social

Sub Comisionaduría de Ingeniería y Proyectos

Management Plan (PMAS).

Oriente. The first generation unit is set to

After three days of inspections, BID representatives Juan Carlos Páez,

start operating during the last quarter of 2012.

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> fast news

COOPALM Celebrates Winning the 2011 ECO Award With a smile on his lips,

of our region.” With the

During the award

Raimundo dos Santos, a

award, COOPALM was

ceremony, Santos presented

member and President

recognized in the category

a heart of palm produced by

of the Bahia Southern

Sustainability Practices –

the members of COOPALM.

Lowlands’ Heart of Palm

Process Sustainability (small

“We received lots of praise

Producers’ Cooperative

and medium-sized).

and were sought out by

(COOPALM), stepped up to

The ceremony, held on

several executives who

the podium to receive the

December 2 last year in São

wanted to know more about

2011 ECO Award on behalf

Paulo, awarded projects

our work,” he said. The

of the cooperative. “This

divided into an additional

farmer concluded: “What

achievement is a source of

three categories: Strategy,

makes us stand out is that

pride for small producers,”

Leadership and Innovation

we bring the benefits of

he said. “This reinforces that

and Sustainability. Em 2011,

sustainability to the rural

we are on the right track,

108 projects were signed up

producers.”

promoting the development

and 10 were awarded.

The ECO Award is an initiative of the São Paulo branch of the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM). Launched in 1982, it recognizes institutions that adopt socially responsible practices, generating reflections on sustainable business development in Brazil. In 2008, the initiative became a joint initiative by AM-CHAM and the newspaper Valor Econômico.

Raimundo dos Santos, a member and President of COOPALM, received the ECO Award in the Sustainability Practices category

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The first Santo Antônio generation unit will begin operating in January 2012

First Santo Antônio HPP Turbine in Final Testing Phase On December 15, 2011, the Santo Antônio

schedule. When fully operating at the start of

Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP), currently

2016, the plant will be able to generate enough

being constructed by Odebrecht Energia

energy to supply a city with 40 million people.

em Rondônia, began the tests for its first

The Santo Antônio HPP involved investments

generation unit, including the synchronization

of R$ 16 billion, R$ 1.4 billion of which is directed

of the equipment with Brazil’s National Energy

at social-environmental actions.

Connection System, scheduled for this month. The start of the energy generation will occur

Learn more about the project by watching the video.

approximately one year ahead of the original

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> fast news

Embraport Qualifies Over 600 People through Acreditar Program The Embraport

on December 19 at the

only four months of classes.

Project, currently being

Coliseu Theater. “We offer the

“Before, it was very hard

undertaken by Odebrecht

courses as an opportunity for

to find a job,” said Lima.

Infraestrutura in Santos,

qualification and entry into

“With this qualification, I

along the São Paulo coast,

the job market,” explained

will definitely be able to

trained 691 men and women

Henrique Marchesi, Contract

grow increasingly more

through the Continued

Director. “Our goal is to

professionally,” he said.

Professional Qualification

prioritize the contracting of

Program - Acreditar

local labor and many of the

Paulo Tavares Papa, spoke

(“Aspire”). The students

graduates are sent to work on

about the importance of the

received training in the

our construction projects,” he

partnership between the

positions of Production

said.

municipality and Odebrecht:

Assistant, Assembler,

Many of the participants

The Mayor of Santos, João

“It is crucial for cities to be

Vibrator Operator, Bricklayer

find a chance for a new

able to count on companies

and Carpenter.

beginning in Acreditar,

of Odebrecht’s size, which

such as Cleuton de Souza

besides being modern,

Lima, who was hired after

also have a concern for

The ceremony to deliver the certifications took place

the community and invest where they plan to operate,” said Papa. In Santos, Acreditar is held in partnership with the Brazilian Ministry of Social Development and Hunger Alleviation and the Santos City Government through the “Santos New Times” Program. The Acreditar Program has already trained 691 Santos residents in different job functions

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Odebrecht Energia Graduates first PDS Class The Supervisor Development Program (PDS),

already visible in the field and that is why we

undertaken by Odebrecht Energia at the

want you to transmit what you learned to those

Santo Antônio Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP)

you lead, said Borgatti. “The training is constant,”

construction site, concluded the classes for its

he said. Leonardo Borgatti, Contract Director

first group with a graduation ceremony held on

of Civil Construction Projects, added: “The

December 8, 2011.

importance of this training is what you can leave

After eight months of course work, divided into different classes under the Basic, Behavioral and Instrumental modules for a total course

for the people with whom you relate, making the learning a faster process.” PDS promotes development through

load of 300 hours, the 20 participants, all

continued education and was designed

general construction supervisors, received their

based on the needs and interests detected

certifications of conclusion. Members of the civil

in the field. The initiative also promoted an

and assembly construction work and directors

exchange of experiences. “In addition to

from the Construtor Santo Antônio Consortium

adding scientific knowledge, we acquired

honored the graduates.

tools for understanding the work of others

Vitor Sayegh, Production Manager,

and contributing in some way,” said graduate

represented Miguel Figueiredo, Contract

Izaías Falchione, a technician specialized in

Director at Odebrecht Assembly, and

Topography.

congratulated the participants. “The results are

At the Santo Antônio HPP, 20 general supervisors graduate from the first group of the Supervisor Development Program odebrechtnoticias.com.br / no. 273 / january 2012

> fast news

“Live Happy” Begins Teaching New Young Apprentice Group

Youth from the Young Apprentice Program will be prepared for the job market

The “Live Happy” Project, undertaken by Odebrecht Infraestrutura in the

Industrial Learning Service (SENAI). The 43 contracted youth will be trained

municipality of Campos dos Goytacazes in

for the functions of Administrative

Rio de Janeiro, started teaching the second

Assistant and Machining Mechanic through

group of the Young Apprentice Program, held

theoretical courses lasting from January 8-12,

in partnership with the Brazilian National

administered by SENAI.

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Coral Expressway Project Delivers Literacy Course Certificates As part of its Social Responsibility Program, the Coral Expressway Project,

Building” to six Members of

and write. The program

the project last December.

lasts five months, with

The initiative,

four hours of class per

developed by Odebrecht

undertaken in partnership

week, and uses a teaching

América Latina e Angola

with Alfalit International,

method that combines the

in the Dominican Republic,

teaches adults who

visualization of common

delivered the certificates of

work on the project

images associated with

conclusion for the literacy

and residents of local

letters and symbols.

course “Educating is

communities to read

Juvenalito Gusmão, Contract Director, and Milagros de Bello, from Alfalit International, deliver the certificates

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> fast news

Knowledgeable Communities Meetings Close 2011 On November 21 and