Petrobras has announced a significant achievement with the authorization from the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) for the commercialization of maritime fuel containing renewable content, granted on July 11th.
As explained, the company is the first in the country to receive authorization to market bunker fuel with 24% biodiesel, which allows for a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to 100% mineral bunker fuel. The VLS (Very Low Sulfur) B24, produced by the company, is the result of blending mineral bunker fuel with biodiesel certified by ISCC EU RED, one of the most established certifications in the market, ensuring traceability and calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from raw materials and sustainable bioproducts.
With the start of this commercialization, we will contribute to the energy transition in maritime transport and to the decarbonization goals of our customers, fulfilling another step towards our objective of expanding the commercialization of products with higher added value and a low carbon footprint.
…Petrobras said.
Petrobras added that product has been tested for months in ‘real navigation situations’ and ‘the results indicated that there was no atypical occurrence in the operation of the vessels’ engines, nor in the fuel treatment systems’.
We are pioneers in the commercialization of more sustainable fuel for the maritime sector. In our journey towards a fair, gradual, and inclusive energy transition, the development of more sustainable products is a priority.
…Petrobras’ Director of Logistics, Commercialization and Markets, Claudio Schlosser, commented.
