Brazil Aviation Fuel Regulation
Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has opened a public consultation to establish the regulatory framework for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) under the Fuel of the Future Law. The rules will define SAF production pathways, certification, traceability, and emissions criteria, aligning Brazil with the framework of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) before mandatory adoption in 2027. This process creates immediate opportunities for U.S. firms to engage in standards alignment, certification services, and regulatory cooperation.
Petrobras is leading early commercial deployment and is creating concrete demand for U.S. technologies and partnerships. The company recently completed Brazil’s first commercial SAF deliveries, supplying approximately 3,000 m³ of ICAO-certified fuel at Rio de Janeiro International Airport. Petrobras has approval to produce SAF at the Duque de Caxias refinery and plans expansion at the Presidente Bernardes refinery and additional facilities. With a target to supply up to 100 percent of domestic SAF demand by 2029 and USD 16.3 billion allocated for energy transition investments (2025–2029), Petrobras represents a key counterpart for U.S. technology providers, licensors, and project partners.
Brazil’s SAF framework supports near-term opportunities for U.S. companies across HEFA (Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids), ATJ (Alcohol-To-Jet fuel), and Fischer–Tropsch pathways, including technology licensing, engineering services, joint ventures, and project financing. Strong requirements for traceability and life-cycle emissions verification favor U.S. firms with expertise in MRV (Measurement, Reporting, and Verification) platforms, digital compliance tools, and international certification. Additional openings exist in offtake agreements, logistics and storage infrastructure, and R&D collaboration with Brazilian producers and research institutions.
The public consultation remains open through December 28, 2025, and final incentive and implementation details will shape project economics. Early engagement will allow U.S. companies to influence market rules, secure partnerships, and position themselves in one of the fastest-growing SAF markets globally.
For more information and partnership opportunities, please contact Igly Serafim igly.serafim@trade.gov , Electricity Infrastructure Commercial Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service, Sao Paulo.
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