The convoy was carrying uranium fuel fabricated in Resende, in Rio de Janeiro state, to supply Angra 2, one of the two nuclear power plants in Angra dos Reis, which began operations in 2001.
Kolonyada ayaa wadday shidaal Yuuraaniyaam ah oo lagu soo farsameeyay gobolka Rio de Janeiro si loo geeyo warshadda Angra 2 oo ah mid ka mid ah labada warshadood ee ku yaalla Angra dos Reis oo shaqada billaabay 2001.