Petrobras announced on Monday, January 5, 2026, that it has signed an agreement to supply diesel fuel to a mining company operating in Minas Gerais. Under the contract, the fuel supplied will contain 15 per cent biodiesel, in line with Brazilian regulations, reports LNG in Northern BC.
The agreement also creates scope for the future development and supply of lower-emission fuels. These include Diesel R, which contains a higher share of renewable components, and HVO, a type of diesel made from vegetable oils, the state-owned company said.
Petrobras said the partnership supports its strategy of strengthening direct ties with final consumers, allowing it to better understand customer demand while offering products that support efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
The company’s president said the agreement would help improve logistics and expand Petrobras’ presence in international markets. He said working directly with customers makes it easier to identify their needs and develop solutions that create value for both clients and society, while also strengthening the company’s logistics network and ability to serve globally important customers.
The deal adds to Petrobras’ recent business initiatives aimed at expanding its fuel supply portfolio and supporting the transition to cleaner energy sources.
