City to Get New Refinery, Which Promises to Revolutionize the Region with 4,000 New Jobs

Written by Alisson Ficher

Published on 25/01/2025 at 17:11

Updated on 25/01/2025 at 17:12

Cubatão será palco de revolução econômica com nova refinaria, gerando 4 mil empregos e avanços em combustíveis sustentáveis.

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With An Investment of R$ 5 Billion, the City Will House A Pioneering Biojet Fuel and Renewable Diesel Plant. The Project Will Generate 4 Thousand Jobs and Strengthen the City’s Role in the Production of Clean Fuels. Aligned with the Paris Agreement, the Initiative Symbolizes An Important Step Toward the Energy Transition.

As the world moves toward sustainable solutions, a Brazilian city prepares to experience a true economic and environmental revolution.

Cubatão, known as the industrial hub of Baixada Santista, was chosen to house one of the largest biofuel projects in the country. And the impact of this enterprise promises to be immense.

Cubatão Will Be The Site Of A New Refinery

The mayor of Cubatão, César Nascimento, enthusiastically announced the arrival of a pioneering unit at the Presidente Bernardes Refinery (RPBC).

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Jobs and Economic Impact

Construction is scheduled to begin in the first two months of 2024 and will double the number of workers at RPBC.

Currently, the refinery employs approximately 800 professionals directly and has 3 thousand outsourced workers.

This increase in the workforce is expected to transform the economic dynamics of Cubatão and neighboring cities, boosting various sectors such as commerce and services.

According to Nascimento, this initiative is the result of a solid relationship between Petrobras and the municipal administration.

He emphasized that the project represents not only economic advancements but also positions Cubatão at the forefront of clean fuel production.

Sustainability Strategy

The new RPBC unit will have a capacity to process 800 thousand tons of vegetable oils annually, producing about 6 thousand barrels of aviation biojet fuel and another 6 thousand barrels of renewable diesel daily.

These fuels have the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% compared to traditional fossil fuels.

The project is part of Petrobras’ BioRefining Program, which has one of its pillars focused on combating climate emergency.

The initiative is aligned with the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which sets strict targets for the adoption of sustainable fuels by airlines starting in 2027.

These measures are part of the Paris Agreement, signed during COP21, which aims to mitigate global climate change.

Green Ammonia and Diversification

Another highlight in Cubatão is the production of green ammonia, made from the biomass byproduct of sugarcane in partnership with Yara, a leading agricultural solutions company.

This project reinforces the city’s commitment to diversifying energy sources and transitioning to a low-carbon economy.

Investment in Infrastructure and Challenges

The total investment in the project is estimated at US$ 600 million (about R$ 3.6 billion) and is expected to last 36 months.

Despite the advancements, the mayor acknowledged that the city was not chosen to host the future hydrogen hub planned by Petrobras in the state of São Paulo.

According to him, the decision was made based on technical criteria and does not compromise the relationship with the state-owned company, which continues to invest heavily in the region.

Climate Emergency and Future of Energy

With the production of sustainable fuels and the expansion of RPBC’s infrastructure, Cubatão positions itself as one of the main energy innovation hubs in Brazil.

The initiatives not only create jobs and boost the local economy but also significantly contribute to reducing carbon emissions in the transportation sector.

The question remains: what else does the future hold for Cubatão in the global energy transition scenario? Share your opinion in the comments!

City to Get New Refinery, Which Promises to Revolutionize the Region with 4,000 New Jobs

Cubatão Will Be The Site Of A New Refinery

Jobs and Economic Impact

Sustainability Strategy

Green Ammonia and Diversification

Investment in Infrastructure and Challenges

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