Partnership establishes supply of diesel with 15% biodiesel and opens up opportunities for the development of low-carbon fuels
A ea announced this Monday (January 5, 2026) an agreement to supply diesel to the mining company’s operations in Minas Gerais. The contract states the delivery of the which already contains 15% biodiesel, following Brazilian legislation.
The agreement also opens up opportunities for the development of low-carbon fuels, such as Diesel R, with additional renewable content, and HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil), a diesel produced from vegetable oils, according to the state-owned company.
For Petrobras, the partnership reinforces the strategy of getting closer to end customers, better understanding their needs and offering solutions that contribute to decarbonization goals.
The president of the company, stated that the contract improves logistics and “strengthens” the company’s international presence.
“Establishing this direct contact allows the company to better understand consumer needs and be more assertive in building solutions that generate value for customers and society. Petrobras improves its logistics structure and capacity to produce for internationally relevant customers”he stated in a note.
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Since 2023, the two companies have been jointly exploring sustainable solutions. In 2024, they carried out tests with Diesel R5, which adds 5% renewable content to traditional diesel, and with marine bunker with 24% renewable content.
Diesel R
It is a version of regular diesel that contains an extra amount of renewable fuel in addition to the mandatory biodiesel. This means that part of the energy comes from cleaner and more sustainable sources, such as vegetable oils or organic waste, helping to reduce the emission of polluting gases.
HVO
It is a type of diesel produced from vegetable oils treated with hydrogen. The result is a fuel with performance similar to traditional diesel, but with lower carbon emissions, that is, more sustainable for the environment.
