Brazil’s National Council for Energy Policy (CNPE) on Tuesday published a resolution fixing annual mandatory targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions from fuel sales for the period between 2026 and 2035. The move reinforces RenovaBio, the country’s National Biofuels Policy, as a key pillar of Brazil’s energy transition, reports bnamericas.
Under the resolution, the fuel sector will follow a defined decarbonisation path over the next decade, with the carbon intensity of the fuel mix expected to fall by 11.8 per cent by 2035 compared with 2018 levels.
Mines and Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira said the policy underlines the strategic importance of biofuels in Brazil’s energy planning. He said the long-term targets are aimed at expanding the role of biofuels, encouraging investment, and ensuring that the energy transition delivers economic growth while remaining stable and competitive.
The targets were drawn up based on a Regulatory Impact Analysis prepared by the Ministry of Mines and Energy. The study assessed different options for setting decarbonisation goals from 2026 to 2035, taking into account fuel supply, stability of the Decarbonisation Credits (CBIOs) market, balance within the programme, and the protection of consumers.
The proposal was placed under public consultation from September 11 to October 26, 2025, and received inputs from 18 institutions. These submissions were reviewed by the RenovaBio Committee, which is responsible for recommending annual emission reduction targets to the CNPE.
For 2026, the overall target has been set at 48.09 million CBIOs, equivalent to a reduction of 48.09 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. The National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) will distribute this target among fuel distributors based on their share of the fossil fuel market.
Since its launch, RenovaBio has played a significant role in lowering emissions from Brazil’s transport sector by encouraging greater use of ethanol, biodiesel and biomethane. The policy has also helped improve energy security, boost efficiency, and support sustainable growth across the fuel supply chain.
