Petrobas starts operations at the Paulínia Refinery

The operation began three months ahead of the date originally scheduled in the feasibility study, and the project was executed within the approved investment level at the time.

With the start-up of the new unit, Replan increases its production capacity of S-10 diesel by up to 63 000 bpd and jet fuel by up to 21 000 bpd. This expansion prepares the refinery for the phase-out of S-500 diesel (500 ppm sulfur), enabling the complete conversion of its diesel production to S-10 diesel (10 ppm sulfur). Additionally, this conversion brings environmental benefits, improving the plant’s energy efficiency, and reducing sulfur compound (SOx) emissions from the fleet, which will now use S-10 instead of S-500.

Petrobras remains focused on operational safety, improving energy efficiency, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, while upgrading its refineries and ensuring competitiveness. Over the next five years, the company plans to invest approximately US$15.2 billion to expand refining capacity and position its refineries among the world's best in efficiency and operational performance.

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