In Brazil, Agave tequilana, a plant widely used in Mexico in the production of tequila, begins to gain new uses in Brazil. In a research conducted by Embrapa Cotton (PB) in partnership with the company Santa Anna Bioenergia (BA), the species is being studied as an alternative for ethanol production, carbon sequestration and animal feed. […]
In Brazil, an innovative project will transform fishing waste in the Amazon Legal into sources of clean energy and products that strengthen the local economy. The initiative is the result of a partnership between FGV Energia, Petrobras, the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM), and the Senai Institute of Innovation in Biomass. Lasting 18 months, the […]
In Brazil, Riograndense Refinery (RPR) successfully performed the co-processing test of 5% biomass pyrolysis oil or bio-oil (non-food biomass raw material) with mineral load. In this way, the refinery, located in Rio Grande (RS), which has corporate interests of Petrobras, Ultra and Braskem, was the first in the country able to produce cellulosic-content fuels. Based […]
In Brazil, Petrobras recently obtained the international ISCC EU RED certificate for the commercialization of bunker with renewable content at the Rio Grande Terminal (TERIG), in Rio Grande do Sul. The VLS (Very Low Sulfur) B24, produced by Petrobras, is the result of mixing mineral-based bunker with 24% biodiesel. In July 2024, Petrobras was the […]
In Brazil, Petrobras published its first call for proposals for acquisition of biomethane on Monday. The initiative is in line with the company’s goals of decarbonizing its operations and acting with a robust and competitive portfolio of gas offers with products with a lower carbon footprint. The initiative provides for the receipt of offers for […]
In Brazil, Petrobras has signed contracts worth R$16.5 billion for the construction and chartering of 12 Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs) from Bram Offshore and Starnav Serviços Marítimos. Of the total value of the contracts, R$5.2 billion is earmarked for investments in shipbuilding in Brazil. These vessels will be essential for the company’s Exploration and Production […]
In Brazil, Zack’s reports Petrobras is exploring a return to ethanol production having previously divested its assets to reduce its debt load. Currently Petrobras is in discussions with Raízen, BP plc BP and Inpasa to make a quick re-entry into the ethanol market as part of its $111 billion strategic plan for 2025-2029, going big […]
In Brazil, Petrobras and Vale announced an agreement to supply products focused on competitiveness and advancing the decarbonization agenda. The agreement includes the use of Diesel R in the mining company’s vehicles. The agreement provides for joint action by companies to assess low-carbon business opportunities, including, among others, co-processed diesel with renewable content, natural gas […]
In Brazil, Petrobras will build its first pilot plant for generating renewable hydrogen at the Vale do Açu Thermoelectric Plant, in Alto do Rodrigues, Rio Grande do Norte. The project, with a total budget of R$90 million and carried out in cooperation with the Senai Institute for Innovation in Renewable Energy (Senai ISI-ER), will be […]
In Brazil, Bloomberg reports Petrobras is exploring the production of jet fuel from corn- or sugarcane-based ethanol as part of its major $16.7 billion investment package through 2028, but logistics will be crucial. In order to make the investment work, ethanol pipelines would likely be required to supply the feedstock directly to refineries. Brazil is […]
