CNPE prohibits the import of biodiesel for mandatory blending with diesel.

The National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) approved on Tuesday (14) a resolution that prohibits the use of imported biodiesel in the mandatory blending of diesel fuel sold in Brazil. Under the new rules, biodiesel intended for the composition of B diesel must be produced exclusively by units authorized by the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP). The importation of biofuel will continue to be permitted for other purposes provided for in current regulations, but it cannot be used to meet the mandatory percentage of blending with diesel. According to the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), the measure stems from a Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) prepared by a working group created by the CNPE in 2023 to assess the effects of biodiesel importation and the Social Biofuel Seal (SBS) on the Brazilian market. The study concluded that the restriction will contribute to improving the regulatory framework of the sector, strengthening national production and preserving the objectives of the public policy aimed at developing the biofuel chain. At the same meeting, the CNPE also approved a resolution establishing new guidelines for combating fraud and adulteration in the fuel and petroleum derivatives market. According to the MME, the regulation provides for the strengthening of ANP's preventive and corrective actions, with the adoption of risk analysis methodologies, definition of targets, integration between technical areas, and the use of technological tools to identify and curb irregularities in the sector.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.