Chemical industry in Brazil

projects tracked
45
active
32
chemical parks
2

Projects in Brazil

chemXplore tracks 45 projects in Brazil, of which 32 are active.

  1. 8 projects Announced / Concept
  2. 1 project FEED / Pre-FID
  3. 4 projects FID / Sanctioned
  4. 15 projects Under Construction
  5. 4 projects Commissioning & Start-up

Of the active ones, 18 new construction, 7 expansion and 7 revamp / retrofit.

Expected start-up, by year
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031

12 active projects carry no start-up date yet. The dates themselves, per project, are for subscribers.

What moved recently

  • 26 October 2026 Petrobras Replan SAF Co-Processing Revamp, Paulínia · Under Construction
  • 8 October 2026 Alpek Suape PTA Steam-Reduction Retrofit · Announced / Concept
  • 30 September 2026 Petrobras P-80 FPSO (Búzios 9) Newbuild, Búzios Field · Commissioning & Start-up
  • 9 September 2026 Petrobras Reduc Photovoltaic Plant, Duque de Caxias · Announced / Concept
  • September 2026 Petrobras Regap SAF Co-Processing Revamp, Betim · Commissioning & Start-up

Latest Brazilian chemical industry news

12 November 2026
Petrobras agrees to acquire remaining 70% of Logum

The R$620 million transaction would give the buyer full ownership and integrate the pipeline operator’s network into its logistics system, subject to regulatory approval.

10 November 2026
Petrobras raises 2026 production and investment projections

Higher output and operating cash generation estimates accompany increased Capex, operating expenses and lease-flow guidance.

10 November 2026
Petrobras posts R$39.8bn net profit in Q3 2026

Profit excluding one-off events reached R$47.9bn, up 68% year on year; operating cash flow rose 15% to R$61.8bn.

5 November 2026
ArcelorMittal Q3 2026 results: $2.0bn EBITDA, adjusted net income $0.9bn

EBITDA up 34% YoY to $2.0bn; adjusted EPS $1.15; net debt rose to $10.3bn while liquidity stays $8.7bn; strategic projects raise EBITDA potential by ~$1.8bn.

3 November 2026
Petrobras P-78 (Búzios 6) Reaches 180,000 barrels per day

Hit nominal capacity; platform 180 km offshore; high permo-porosity, thick reservoir supports strong flows; Búzios will host 12 FPSOs with two due in 2027.

30 October 2026
Petrobras issues biomethane procurement call with long-term supply options

Call seeks biomethane supplies starting 2027 with contracts up to 10 years, non-binding proposals, and CGOB-only offers limited to two-year terms.

29 October 2026
TechnipFMC Q3 2026 results

Raised Subsea 2026 revenue guidance; Q3 Subsea orders $2.05bn and opportunities list midpoint $32bn; free cash flow $469.7m and $320m of share buybacks.

29 October 2026
Petrobras completes drilling; third oil discovery in ultra-deepwater FZA-M-59 off Amapá

Third hydrocarbon interval found in the Morpho well at 2,886 m depth; drilling and geological data acquisition completed; rig to relocate to Potiguar Basin for Mãe de Ouro.

28 October 2026
Petrobras production hits record 3.512 MMboed in 3Q26

Operational efficiency, FPSO ramp-ups and fewer shutdown losses drove output growth, supported by 12 new wells and refinery and decarbonization advances.

26 October 2026
Petrobras lowers SAF carbon intensity after ISCC CORSIA recertification at Reduc

Reduc's process changes cut hydrogen CI 29% and SAF from corn oil CI 23.8%, placing the fuel among lowest‑carbon SAF and aiding compliance with 2027 regulatory targets.

Chemical parks and clusters

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