Overview
- Lula said Petrobras is refining diesel already blended with biodiesel and described the fuel as so pure it could be drunk, a remark that drew attention in Brazil after recent methanol poisoning cases.
- He announced plans to demonstrate the fuel’s low CO₂ emissions at Germany’s Hannover fair in April 2026.
- The president said talks with automakers are progressing and cited Mercedes-Benz, which displayed biodiesel vehicles at COP30 after meeting with him.
- Brazil and Mozambique signed nine cooperation agreements spanning development, health, education and civil aviation during the visit.
- Lula proposed a Petrobras partnership with Mozambican companies on natural gas, noting Brazil’s supply needs and Mozambique’s large reserves.