SAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras (PETR3.SA) , opens new tab will be able to deliver about 20% of the country's total demand for nitrogen fertilizers next year as it restarts operations at three local plants, CEO Magda Chambriard said on Thursday.

Petrobras' Bahia and Sergipe plants, both in Brazil's northeastern region, are expected to supply 5% and 7%, respectively, of the national urea market, according to the company's strategic plan.

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Meanwhile, its unit in Parana state, in southern Brazil, has already resumed operations, and aims to supply 8% of the country's urea demand. All three plants were previously offline.

During an event in Bahia state, Chambriard also highlighted that the company is working to resume operations at a nitrogen fertilizer plant in Mato Grosso do Sul state. The unit would be expected to account for 15% of total demand.

"This plant is already being contracted, the construction will be completed, and once it's ready, we will be capable of delivering 35% of all the nitrogen fertilizer Brazil needs," the executive said.

The renewed investment in the fertilizer sector aligns with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's goals, as he has advocated for the firm to resume investing in the industry. Brazil is heavily dependent on fertilizer imports.

"With the public policies issued by the federal government and with our shareholders, we are aware of Petrobras' strategic role," Chambriard said.

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