Brazil


Petrobras logo. March 18, 2026
Petrobras doubles invoiced price of MGO and LSMGO  

Export tax by Brazil's federal government forces Petrobras to double distillate invoice values.
Petrobras logo. March 13, 2026
Petrobras suspends MGO export sales following Brazilian government’s 50% export tax  

State oil company halts distillate fuel exports while assessing impact of new levy.
Everllence ME-LGIE engine. February 26, 2026
Everllence and Vale partner on ethanol-powered marine engine development  

Brazilian mining company to develop dual-fuel ethanol engines based on ME-LGI platform.
Petrobras logo. February 11, 2026
Petrobras bunker operations to close for Carnival, with higher prices during holiday period  

Brazilian headquarters shut 16-18 February; Rotterdam office to handle new sales during closure.
Vessels at sea render. February 9, 2026
Kongsberg Maritime to design and equip four methanol-ready tankers for Transpetro  

Norwegian firm wins NOK 300m contract for Brazilian-built vessels through Consórcio MareNova partnership.
Global Ethanol Association (GEA) logo. February 6, 2026
Thoen Bio Energy joins Global Ethanol Association  

Shipping group with Brazilian ethanol ties becomes member as association plans export-focused project group.
Petrobras logo. February 4, 2026
Petrobras adjusts bunker pricing and minimum order volumes at Santos  

Brazilian supplier discontinues volume discount tier and lowers minimum order quantity from 1 March.
Valenciaport and Port of Santos MoU signing. January 30, 2026
Valencia and Santos ports establish green corridor to decarbonise transatlantic trade  

Ports sign agreement to promote low-emission fuels and shore power on Europe–South America route.
Wilson Nobre, Island Oil. January 29, 2026
Island Oil opens Rio trading desk, appoints Wilson Nobre as Brazil business development manager  

Marine fuel supplier establishes Latin American presence with new trading operation in Rio de Janeiro.
Petrobras and Transpetro signing ceremony. January 23, 2026
Petrobras and Transpetro order 41 vessels worth $470m for fleet renewal  

Brazilian state oil companies contract gas carriers, barges and pushboats from domestic shipyards.
Bow Leopard vessel. January 20, 2026
Petrobras signs renewable bunker fuel deal with Odfjell for Brazil-Norway green corridor  

Brazilian state oil company to supply up to 12,000 tonnes of B24 blend in 2026.
Rapide 3000-Z2 pushboat design render. January 19, 2026
Robert Allan completes pushboat design for Hermasa with biodiesel capability  

RApide 3000-Z2 vessels designed for Amazon grain transport with B100 biodiesel fuel option.
Wärtsilä 20DF small dual-fuel engine render. December 17, 2025
Wärtsilä to supply biodiesel-capable engines for AMAGGI's two new Amazon pusher tugs  

Brazilian operator orders fuel-flexible engines for vessels designed to push 20 barges on inland waterways.
Bow Leopard vessel. December 15, 2025
Odfjell launches operational green corridor between Brazil and Europe using biofuel  

Chemical tanker operator establishes route using B24 sustainable biofuel without subsidies or government support.
Global Ethanol Association (GEA) and Vale logo side by side. December 12, 2025
Vale joins Global Ethanol Association as founding member  

Brazilian mining company becomes founding member of association focused on ethanol use in maritime sector.
Arctic black carbon emissions urgency graphic. November 25, 2025
Clean Arctic Alliance urges IMO action on black carbon after 'disappointing' COP30  

Environmental coalition calls for Arctic shipping fuel regulations ahead of December 5 deadline.
COP30 Belém Brazil logo. November 21, 2025
Danish Shipping to push for IMO climate deal at COP30 after October setback  

Industry body seeks alliances with climate-ambitious nations following postponement of Net-Zero Framework vote.
Concept illustration of biofuel and renewable energy production. October 9, 2025
Study claims biofuels emit 16% more CO2 than fossil fuels they replace  

Transport & Environment report challenges biofuels as climate solution ahead of COP30.
Brazil flag. October 9, 2025
Petrobras extends marine fuel advance sales period to 20 days  

Brazilian firm extends booking window for bunker purchases from 15 to 20 days.
Everllence B&W 7G80ME-LGIM engine. September 25, 2025
Vale charters 10 methanol-powered ore carriers in decarbonisation push  

Brazilian mining giant takes newbuild vessels equipped with Everllence dual-fuel engines.
REAM bunkering operation. September 1, 2025
REAM resumes bunkering operations at Vila do Conde  

Brazilian refiner restarts marine fuel supply service at Pará port.
Petrobras logo. July 10, 2025
Petrobras introduces volume-based price discounts at Santos  

Brazilian oil company offers progressive discounts for bunker deliveries exceeding 1,500 tonnes.
Petrobras logo. May 13, 2025
Petrobras confirms prompt availability of VLS B24 at Rio Grande  

Lead time for barge deliveries currently five days.
Terminal Aquaviário de Rio Grande (TERIG), operated by Transpetro. January 29, 2025
Petrobras secures ISCC EU RED certification for B24 biofuel blend at Rio Grande  

Blend consisting of 24% FAME is said to have been rigorously tested to meet international standards.