On 17 March 2025, in Macae (Rio de Janeiro), residents of the Parque Aeroporto neighborhood held a demonstration because of problems with the electricity supply in the neighborhood. They claim it is a recurring problem in the region. Participants set fire to branches and tires and closed Hildebrando Alves Barbosa Street, in the Barra de Macae neighborhood, near the region's airport, impacting the local traffic.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1) Summary On March 17, 2025, protests occurred in Macaé, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil due to power supply issues. Protesters burned branches and tires while blocking major roads near the airport, affecting regional transportation. However, this was classified as a low-level incident with minimal likelihood of large-scale escalation.

2) Supply-chain impact

• Regional logistics delays: Blockade of Hildebrando Alves Barbosa Street near the airport caused temporary disruptions to air cargo and passenger movement in the Macaé region
• Potential impact on oil & gas industry: Macaé serves as a major offshore oil production base in Brazil, and regional transportation paralysis could constrain movement of related personnel and equipment
• Power infrastructure vulnerability: Recurring power supply problems pose medium to long-term risk factors for operational stability of regional industrial facilities
• Aviation transport network: Airport access road blockages may cause flight delays or necessitate alternative transportation routes

3) Watch points

• Power supply recovery situation: Need to track power infrastructure improvement measures in the Macaé region and progress in resolving resident complaints
• Oil & gas production activities: Monitor normalization of Petrobras Macaé base operations and production volume fluctuations