Mubadala Capital, Petrobras to collaborate on biofuel project in Brazil

Asset management firm Mubadala Capital and Petrobras, the Brazilian integrated energy company, have signed an memorandum of understanding (MoU).

The agreement will see the two parties explore a potential investment by Petrobras into a biofuel project currently being developed by Mubadala Capital in the State of Bahia, Brazil, the state news agency, WAM, reported.

Biofuel project is based in the State of Bahia

The MoU builds on an agreement signed in April between Acelen and the State of Bahia to develop a biorefinery project to produce renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel derived from Macauba, a native Brazilian crop.

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Oscar Fahlgren, chief investment officer and head of Brazil at Mubadala Capital, said, “The production of renewable energy from agricultural crops that are native to Brazil is an innovative and exciting undertaking, with the potential to positively transform Brazil and the global energy landscape for generations to come.

“This agreement underscores Mubadala Capital and Petrobras’ shared commitment to energy transition, and we are excited to work alongside Petrobras to create a novel, carbon neutral, product that will speed up the transition into a sustainable future.”

Jean Paul Prates, chief executive officer of Petrobras, added, “This MoU is aligned with our strategic vision, which seeks to prepare Petrobras for a more sustainable future, and contribute to the success of our energy transition plans.

“We are excited to explore investment opportunities in this project, which we believe will further diversify Petrobras’ portfolio and support our goal of becoming emissions neutral by 2050.” Keywords: biofuel, fuel, clean energy, mubadala, petrobas

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