Brazil’s National Council for Energy Policy (CNPE) has set new emission reduction targets for fuels under the country’s National Biofuels Policy (RenovaBio) for the next decade.
According to a 30 December 2025 announcement by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) on the government’s website, the programme is expected to consolidate the use of biofuels in the Brazilian energy mix and lead to a 11.8% reduction in carbon intensity compared to 2018 levels.
“RenovaBio is a strategic policy for Brazil. By projecting a reduction of almost 12% in carbon intensity by 2035, we are strengthening the role of biofuels in our energy matrix, stimulating investments and ensuring that the energy transition occurs safely, competitively and generating development,” said Minister Alexandre Silveira.
The proposal was based on the MME’s Regulatory Impact Analysis Report, which evaluated alternatives for defining decarbonisation goals in the 2026-2035 period by evaluating fuel supply, predictability of the Decarbonization Credits (CBIOs) market, programme balance and protection of consumer interests.
Submitted for Public Consultation from 09/11/2025 to 10/26/2025, contributions were received from 18 institutions and evaluated by the RenovaBio committee, the governance body of the National Biofuels Policy (RenovaBio), which makes annual recommendations to the CNPE for mandatory targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Since its introduction, RenovaBio has contributed to the expansion of the use of ethanol, biodiesel and biomethane, in addition to significantly reducing emissions associated with the transport sector, the CNPE said.
