Brazilian Refineries: Discover All Active Petrochemical Hubs in the Country

In This List Of National Refineries, You Will Find Even Addresses And Contact Phone Numbers

Although not widely disclosed, there are indeed many refineries in Brazil, and few people know about them. Some even produce rare petroleum derivatives, while others are so colossal that they account for nearly 80% of the national inputs. Now, with a new rush to transport the pre-salt production from the Santos Basin deposits, some units will begin to resume construction or increase the production rate of the existing refineries.

First, watch the video below on how the oil refining process works and then see which refineries are located in Brazil.

RNEST

RNEST (Abreu e Lima Refinery) is located at the Suape Port Industrial Complex, about 45 km from Recife-PE. It can operate independently in two refining systems, being able to use different productivity systems for each type of oil. For example: LPG, petroleum coke, naphtha, Diesel S-10, and fuel oil.

Rodovia PE 60, Km 10 – Ipojuca – PE | Phone: (81) 3879-3934

Potiguar Clara Camarão

The Potiguar Clara Camarão refinery located in Rio Grande do Norte is the only one that is self-sufficient because it can produce all petroleum derivatives and its most primary form. Its major highlights since 2010 are the production of automotive gasoline, aviation kerosene, and petrochemical naphtha. Its current hydrocarbon processing capacity is 6,000 cubic meters of derivatives per day.

Rodovia RN 221, KM 25 – Guamaré – RN
CEP: 59.598-000 Phone:(84) 3235-4483 / 5230

Comperj

Although construction has been halted since 2015, with 85% of the work completed, Comperj will be taken over by a new company starting in July 2017. The aim will be to transport the pre-salt production, and this petrochemical hub located in the city of Itaboraí-RJ is at a strategic point. It will process about 165 thousand barrels of crude oil per day, and its derivatives will be the most diverse, including cooking gas, gasoline, diesel, and other products.

Rodovia Estadual RJ-116 – Km 5,2 – Acesso A-1, s/n, Complemento, Sambaetiba – Zona Urbana do 4º Distrito de Itaboraí – RJ CEP: 24841-203
SAC: 0800 728 9001 – option 4

RLAM

RLAM (Landulpho Alves Refinery) is special because it was the national pioneer in Brazilian refining and began its operations in 1950. Known as the largest petrochemical complex on the southern side of the planet, this refinery is located in Camaçari in the Recôncavo da Bahia. In addition to refining almost all types of oil, this refinery is the only one capable of producing a type of paraffin used in chocolates, chewing gums, and detergents. Its processing capacity is about 323 thousand barrels per day.

Rodovia BA 523, KM 4 – Mataripe São Francisco do Conde – BA, CEP: 49170-000

Phone:(71) 3604-2911

Lubnor

The Northeast Lubricants and Derivatives Refinery (Lubnor) in Fortaleza-CE is special because it leads in the production of raw materials for asphalt and special lubricants used in transformers, vehicle shock absorbers, and pneumatic systems. The majority of the oil it uses comes from ES and CE, with 62% of it going entirely for asphalt use, while the remainder is for lubricants. It can process 8 thousand barrels per day.

Northeast Lubricants and Derivatives Refinery – Lubnor, Av. Leite Barbosa, s/nº – Mucuripe, Fortaleza – Ceará, CEP: 60180-420

Phone:(85) 3266-3211

Recap

The Capuava Refinery (Recap) is located in the metropolis of São Paulo and produces about 30% of its fuel for self-consumption. Due to logistical issues and the need for raw materials, many industrial companies have settled near this refinery. This cluster of industries is now known as the Greater ABC Petrochemical Hub. Recap processes about 8,500 m³ of oil daily and produces many commercial derivatives such as cooking gas and automotive fuels.

Avenida Alberto Soares Sampaio, 2122-A – Capuava – Mauá – SP

Phone:(11) 3795-9000

Reduc

The Duque de Caxias Refinery (Reduc) is known to be one of the most complete in terms of refining capacity. 80% is essentially lubricants, natural gas and it produces 55 types of derivatives. It is located in the Baixada Fluminense and has also led to a well-established industrial hub in the market. It processes 239,000 barrels of oil per day.

Rodovia Washington Luiz, km 113,7 – Campos Elíseos – Duque de Caxias – RJ

Phone:(21) 2677-2231/ (21) 2677-2746

Refap

Occupying an area of about 580 hectares in Canoas-RS, the Alberto Pasqualini Refinery (Refap) processes 32,000 m³ of hydrocarbons per day, primarily focusing on the local market and consumption, with diesel being the main product produced in that region. It was previously a private refinery, but in 2012 it was incorporated into Petrobras.

Avenida Getúlio Vargas, 11001 – Bairro Brigadeira, Canoas – RS – Brazil, CEP: 92420-221

Phone:(51) 3415-2000

SIX

Industrialization Unit of Shale (SIX) is located in São Mateus do Sul in the state of Paraná. This complex processes a raw material called Shale, which is found in sedimentary rocks in the region. Petrobras has a patented technology for processing this mineral, which is converted into natural gas, vehicle gas, and gas to supply the region’s ceramic industry.

Rodovia do Xisto, BR 476, km 153, São Mateus do Sul – PR, CEP: 83900-000

Phone:(42) 3520-7200

Regap

The Gabriel Passos Refinery (Regap) is situated in the city of Betim, a densely populated area of BH, and has been in operation for 49 years. With the capability to produce 7,200 cubic meters of fossil fuels per day, its main products are diesel, gasoline, and LPG.

Av. Refinaria Gabriel Passos, 690, Distrito Industrial Paulo Camilo Sul, Betim – MG, CEP: 32669-205

Phone:(31) 3529-4000

Reman

The Isaac Sabbá Refinery (Reman) is installed on the banks of the Rio Negro in Manaus-AM. Its port terminal connects three ports currently administered by Transpetro, which receives and ships petroleum derivatives. It processes 46,000 barrels of oil daily and has its own thermoelectric plant, a reference in industrial self-sufficiency worldwide.

Rua Rio Quixito, 1, Vila Buriti – Distrito Industrial – Manaus – AM CEP: 69072-070

Phone:(92) 3616-4195

Repar

The Presidente Getúlio Vargas Refinery (Repar) currently produces 33,000 m³ of hydrocarbons per day. It is preferably installed in Araucária-PR and is responsible for supplying the country with 12% of its processed derivatives. The states most dependent on its production are Pará, Santa Catarina, the southern part of SP, and Mato Grosso do Sul.

Rodovia do Xisto, BR 476, km 16, Araucária – PR, CEP: 83707-440

Phone:(41) 3641-2020

RPBC

Strategically located in Serra do Mar-SP, the Presidente Bernardes Refinery (RPBC) is an international reference in high-quality and high-value derivatives. Because of its pioneering efforts, it also led to the creation of the Cubatão petrochemical hub, bringing various companies to its surroundings. It produces 178,000 barrels per day and manufactures A gasoline, podium gasoline, racing gasolines, petroleum coke, aviation gasoline, diesel oil, cooking gas, petrochemical naphtha, natural gas, bunker fuel, hydrogen, deodorized butane, benzene, xylenes and toluene, hexane, sulfur, aromatic residue, etc.

Av. 9 de abril, 777 – Jardim das Indústrias, Cubatão – SP, CEP: 11505-000

Phone:(13) 3328-4004

Replan

The Paulínia Refinery (Replan) is the largest in Brazil in terms of processing. It processes 66,000 cubic meters every day, with 20% of its refining process accounting for 80%. A significant portion of raw material comes from the Campos Basin in the interior of RJ.

Rodovia SP 332 – Km. 130, Bonfim – Paulínia – SP, CEP: 13147-900

Phone:(19) 2116-6100