Bunge, Petrobras and Vibra announced, this Wednesday (17), a joint operation to develop the first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) produced from Brazilian soybeans with ISCC CORSIA PLUS Low-LUC Risk certification. In the partnership, Bunge will be responsible for the origination and certification of the soybeans and for the production of vegetable oil at its crushing unit in Rondonópolis (MT). Petrobras, in turn, will produce the SAF at its Duque de Caxias (RJ) unit from the co-processing of this oil with a mineral-based feedstock. Vibra, through its BR Aviation business unit, will be responsible for the distribution and marketing infrastructure of the fuel for the aviation sector. The project foresees the production and marketing of 4,000 m³ of aviation fuel with 1% renewable content, a volume sufficient to supply the operation of 1,600 flights between the RJ-SP air bridge. The fuel will initially be offered at Galeão International Airport (GIG) in Rio de Janeiro, where Vibra's storage facility holds ISCC EU and ISCC CORSIA certifications, guaranteeing full traceability and compliance with international sustainability criteria. According to the companies, the new fuel can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 70% compared to traditional aviation kerosene (QAV), as determined by a life cycle analysis methodology.
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.