Petrobras approves FID for RPBC bioQAV and renewable diesel plant
- Board approved the final investment decision for the RPBC Biorrefino project with an estimated investment of approximately US$1.2 billion.
- A dedicated plant at Presidente Bernardes Refinery in Cubatão (SP) will produce aviation bio-kerosene (bioQAV) and renewable diesel with capacity up to 15,000 barrels per day.
- Start of works is expected by the end of 2026 after contracting; commercial operation is targeted for 2030.
- Project is included in Petrobras' Business Plan 2026-2030 and aligned with CORSIA and Brazil's Future Fuel Law (Law No. 14.993/2024).
Decision and funding
The Board of Directors of Petrobras approved the final investment decision for the RPBC Biorrefino project on 19/06/26, with an estimated investment of approximately US$1.2 billion. Petrobras will move to final contracting and expects to start works by the end of 2026.
Plant scope and capacity
The project provides for a dedicated plant at the Presidente Bernardes Refinery (RPBC) in Cubatão (SP) to produce aviation bio-kerosene (bioQAV) and renewable diesel. The facility is planned to have capacity to produce up to 15,000 barrels per day of renewable fuels, with operations expected to start in 2030.
Strategic context
The project is included in Petrobras' Business Plan 2026-2030 and was placed in the Base Implementation Portfolio considering the company's financing conditions. It is positioned to support Petrobras' stated commitment to a just energy transition and to meet aviation-sector obligations under CORSIA and Brazil's Future Fuel Law (Law No. 14.993/2024).
Source: Petrobras
