Petrobras’ board of directors has approved the final investment decision (FID) for an SAF and renewable diesel plant at the Presidente Bernardes Refinery (RPBC) in Cubatão, São Paulo state. Image source: Wilson Melo
Petrobras’ board of directors has approved the final investment decision (FID) for an SAF and renewable diesel plant at the Presidente Bernardes Refinery (RPBC) in Cubatão, São Paulo state. Image source: Wilson Melo

Brazil’s state-run oil company Petrobras’ board of directors has approved the final investment decision (FID) for a dedicated plant to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel at the Presidente Bernardes Refinery (RPBC) in Cubatão, São Paulo state.

Part of the company’s 2026-2030 business plan, the RPBC biorefining project would involve an estimated investment of approximately US$1.2bn, Petrobras said on 19 June.

Following approval of the investment, the company said it would move forward to the final phase of contracting and execution of agreements, with construction expected to begin by the end of 2026.

The plant would have a production capacity of up to 15,000 barrels/day (bpd) of SAF and renewable diesel, with start‑up scheduled for 2030, Petrobras said.