Petrobras Reduc 65 years — first Petrobras refinery certified to supply SAF internationally
- Produced first batch of 3.8 million liters of SAF using ILUC‑certified soybean oil; ISCC Corsia certification enables international aviation supply.
- For the 2026–2030 cycle Reduc concentrates 36% of Petrobras refinery investments: US$4.6 billion total, including US$402 million for biofuels (SAF and Diesel R).
- ANP authorized production of Diesel R with 8.5% renewable content, up from the 5% tested in 2023, following tests showing operational stability.
- U‑1320 thermal plant modernization will receive US$153 million to add a gas turbine, heat recovery boiler and steam turbogenerator; a 13,000 m² photovoltaic plant (4.9 MW) is under study.
Refinery milestone
The Duque de Caxias Refinery (Reduc) marks 65 years of operation and is described as the most complex and diversified unit in Petrobras. The site covers 13 square kilometers, including 9,000 hectares of industrial area, and was the first Petrobras refinery certified to supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to international aviation.
Investment plan
Reduc concentrates 36% of Petrobras' planned refinery investments for the 2026–2030 cycle, representing US$4.6 billion of which US$402 million are earmarked for biofuels (SAF and Diesel R).
SAF
In July Reduc produced its first SAF batch of 3.8 million liters using ILUC‑certified soybean oil, a certification that confirms the feedstock did not cause recent deforestation or indirectly encourage it. The refinery had previously obtained ISCC Corsia certification for SAF production by co‑processing, enabling supply to international aviation.
Diesel R
In August Reduc received ANP authorization to produce Diesel R with 8.5% renewable content, an increase from the 5% share tested in 2023. Tests carried out attest to operational stability and technical viability, supporting increased use of soybean oil and reduced emission intensity.
Power and solar projects
Planned works include modernization of the U‑1320 thermal power plant with a US$153 million investment to install more efficient machinery, a gas turbine, heat recovery boiler and a steam turbogenerator, aiming for electricity self‑sufficiency and greater reliability. The project is part of the RefTOP program to reduce greenhouse gas emission intensity. A 13,000 m² photovoltaic plant with 4.9 MW capacity is also under study to lower electricity costs, cut emissions and decentralize generation.
Source: Petrobras
