O setor do petróleo durante os governos Lula: Locomotiva econômica e disputa de hegemonia política

Abstract

This research seeks to analyze the Brazilian oil sector. How its composition is established, how the oil industry affects the economy, politics and society are the topics addressed in this research. The object of this research is the study and investigation of the performance of interest groups related to the oil industry, with special emphasis on the Brazilian oil exploration and production sector. The present study will focus on the analysis of these groups during the period of the government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (2003-2010). The research seeks to map the action of these interest groups during the neo-developmentalist period through the analysis of the Brazilian Institute of Oil and Gas, in addition to understanding the implications of state intervention for the development of the oil exploration and production segment through the performance of Petrobras. We emphasize the importance of social movements and civil society organizations that work on platforms and campaigns, raising proposals on how the oil industry should be oriented for the benefit of society in general, and not just fractions, and highlighting the importance of autonomy of strategic sectors to ensure national sovereignty and independence from private and foreign capital.