Petrobras issues biomethane procurement call with long-term supply options

Procurement objective

Petrobras opened a call for proposals to purchase biomethane as part of its decarbonization strategy and to prepare for obligations under the Future Fuel Law. The company intends to assess market conditions for possible contracts with terms of up to ten years for supply starting in 2027, with delivery options at various points in the country.

Regulatory context and targets

The Future Fuel Law created the National Program for the Decarbonization of Natural Gas Producers and Importers and for the Incentive of Biomethane and established an initial national acquisition target equivalent to 504 thousand cubic meters per day. Individual targets for each company will be defined by ANP; a preliminary definition for 2027 is expected in December, with final consolidation in March 2027.

Scope and evaluation

The call is aimed at producers that meet the technical and regulatory requirements and covers acquisition of biomethane and/or Certificates of Guarantee of Origin (CGOB). Proposals are non-binding; Petrobras will evaluate operating and in-development projects on start date, maturity and competitiveness and may move suitable submissions to commercial negotiation. The process allows maximum terms of 10 years for biomethane and 2 years for CGOB-only proposals.

Planned use and schedule

Petrobras plans to use biomethane mainly to replace part of the natural gas consumed in refineries and other industrial facilities to lower carbon intensity while maintaining energy security and competitiveness. The deadline for registration on the Petronect Portal and request to participate is 12/11/26, and proposals will be received between December 14 and 22, 2026.