Petrobras refinery produces certified SAF

The ISCC CORSIA certification ensures rigorous sustainability and traceability standards for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in international aviation markets. The certification process began after obtaining authorisation from the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Biofuels (ANP) for the production of SAF in May 2025, culminating in the issuance of the ISCC certificate in October. SAF can directly replace conventional jet fuel without requiring modifications to aircraft or fuelling infrastructure. This makes the fuel a practical and rapid solution for reducing emissions in the aviation sector.

Reduc has authorisation from the ANP to incorporate up to 1.2% renewable feedstock into its SAF production through this route. The refinery is expected to begin production in the coming months to sell up to 50 000 m³/month (10 000 bpd) of the fuel. The use of low-carbon feedstock and the renewable compound content of the fuel are compatible with the requirement for a 1% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions for domestic aviation by 2027.

“Petrobras takes another step toward a just energy transition by offering the market a strategic, low-investment, fast-to-implement solution, effectively contributing to the decarbonisation of the aviation sector. At the same time, we are demonstrating the importance of investing in innovation and sustainability in Brazilian refining," said William França, Petrobras' Director of Industrial Processes and Products.

Bringing SAF production forward in line with current legislation, using the HEFA co-processing route, is crucial for the aviation market, given the sector's future requirements. Starting in 2027, Brazilian airlines must begin using this type of fuel on international flights, based on the Future Fuel Law and the mandatory phase of CORSIA.

Petrobras recently reached another milestone in the production of more sustainable fuels. The Henrique Lage Refinery (Revap) in São José dos Campos, São Paulo, also conducted tests to produce SAF by co-processing vegetable oil mixed with traditional petroleum streams.

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