PETROBRAS takes FID in bio-jet fuel and renewable diesel plant at the RPBC

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Jun.2026, Words: 216) — The board of directors of PETROBRAS approved the final investment decision (FID) for the Presidente Bernardes refinery (RPBC) Biorefining project with an estimated investment of $1.2bn.

The project provides for implementation of a dedicated plant for the production of bio-jet fuel and renewable diesel at the RPBC, located in Cubatão (São Paulo state),

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