Last November, the Alberto Pasqualini Refinery(Refap), located in Canoas, Rio Grande do Sul state, recorded a historic figure in its monthly production of S-10 diesel, reaching 274.8 million liters. This volume represents a 7% increase over the previous peak recorded in August, and reflects Petrobras ‘ sustained progress in the production of low-sulfur fuels.
Record figures in S-10 diesel production
With this brand, it is estimated that about 920,000 city buses could be supplied, considering an average tank capacity of 300 liters. On the other hand, fuel sales reached a high level, with 277.2 million liters distributed during the same month.
This formulated fuel has a maximum sulfur content of 10 parts per million of 10 parts per million, and is designed for the new generation of engines that comply with CONAMA environmental regulations. In addition, its use contributes to reducing emissions of atmospheric pollutants and improving air quality in urban centers.
We are increasing the efficiency of our units and expanding the production of clean diesel to serve the market with quality and safety.
Marcus Aurelius Valenti, Refap’s general manager.
Petrobras plans to allocate about US$ 15.8 billion to the Refining, Transportation, Marketing, Petrochemicals and Fertilizers(RTC) segment through 2030. This effort seeks to raise the share of diesel in its production matrix from 40% to 45%, prioritizing the reduction of sulfur content in its derivatives.
The completion of projects such as Train 2 of the Abreu e Lima Refinery(Rnest) and the progress at the Boaventura Refinery will add 307 thousand barrels per day to the installed capacity of S-10 diesel production, strengthening the national supply and reducing dependence on alternatives with a greater environmental impact.
Refap has a processing capacity of up to 35 million liters of oil per day. In addition to S-10 diesel, the plant produces
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