The normative basis that supports Renovabio
A ANP Resolution No. 758/2018 It is one of the most relevant regulatory pillars for the advancement of energy transition in Brazil. It establishes the criteria for certification of efficient biofuels production and importation, in the context of the National Biofuels Policy, O RenovaBio.
Focused on energy efficiency, This standard directly impacts producers, importers and firms inspectors, being essential for the generation of Decarbonization Credits (CBOs).
What is ANP Resolution No. 758/2018?
Published in 23 November 2018, This resolution regulates the certification of efficient biofuels production or importation, as provided for in Law No. 13.576/2017. Also defines the criteria for accreditation of inspector firms responsible for issuing the Efficient Biofuels Production Certificate (CPEB).
Participation is voluntary, but indispensable for companies wishing to issue CBIOS and prove their adherence to the decarbonization goals.
Main concepts defined by the norm
The resolution presents a series of fundamental definitions. Among the most important are:
- Energy-Environmental Efficiency Note (Neea): indicator that measures the environmental gain of replacement of fossil fuels with biofuels.
- CBIO: credit that represents a ton of avoided carbon.
- RenovaCalc: official tool used to calculate the carbon intensity of biofuels.
- Life cycle: methodological approach “from cradle to tomb”, that considers all the steps of production.
Scope of application: certifiable routes
The ANP Resolution 758/2018 covers a variety of Biofuels production routes, between them:
- 1st and 2nd generation ethanol (cana, corn, hybrids and imported)
- Biodiesel
- Biometano
- Align (hydroprocessed fuels, as Bioquerosene)
Each route has specific rules on data collection and calculation of the Neea, defined in the tool RenovaCalc.
How certification works?
Certification follows a series of steps:
- Hiring the Inspector Firm: Only entities accredited by the ANP can conduct audit and issuance of the CPEB.
- Renovacalc filling: The producer chooses between standard or specific profile.
- Public consultation: The certification process must be made available for the company's analysis for at least 30 days.
- ANP Approval: After validation, The certificate is valid for 3 years old.
Standard Profile x Specific Profile
The profile standard Use national average data with penalties. The profile specific allows the use of primary and real data of the agricultural and industrial operation.
Companies that invest in efficiency tend to obtain Best Efficiency Notes When they choose the specific profile, What generates more ces.
Biomass Elegability Requirements
The norm requires that the biomass used:
- Not originated in deforested areas after the promulgation of the standard.
- Be linked to real estate with Rural Environmental Registry (CAR) active (In the case of national biomass).
- Follow the environmental legislation of the country of origin (In the case of imported biomass).
- Do not generate emissions in the production step, If it is characterized as residue (like vinasse or sugarcane bagasse).
Inspector firms: Accreditation criteria
To be recognized by ANP, The inspector firm must:
- Be independent and without conflicts of interest.
- Have a technical team with adequate training, Audit certifications (ex: ISO 14065 and ISO 19011).
- Perform on -site inspections, validate documents and participate in the public consultation.
- File the process documents for at least 5 years old.
In case of fraud, negligence or conflict of interest, ANP can apply warning, suspension or cancellation accreditation.
Required documentation
Traceability is the central point of the resolution. All documentation used in the calculation of Neea and the eligible biofuel fraction must be:
- Filed by at least 5 years old.
- Available for ANP audits.
- Presented in annual reports.
Verification is continuous and requires transparency in the practices of the producer/importer.
RenovaCalc: The Renovabio tool
A RenovaCalc calculates the carbon intensity of each route based on real data. They are considered:
- Agricultural Phase Emissions
- Industrial phase emissions
- DISTRIBUTION AND FINAL USE EMISSIONS
The result is compared to the equivalent fossil fuel (Gasoline, diesel etc.), generating Energy-Environmental Efficiency Note.
The negative emission bonus
If the biofuel life cycle results in negative emission, It is possible to apply a up to 20% About a final note.
This is common in operations that use waste (How to vine or animal fat) or co -products in power generation.
Sanctions and penalties
Inspectorate firms are subject to:
- Warning (In case of simple failures)
- Suspension (average non -compliance)
- Cancellation (Severe fraud or recurrence)
Sanctions are foreseen in the Anexo ii of the standard and aim to ensure the integrity and credibility of the certification system.
Joining the June updates 2025: ANP approved a new standard that replaced the resolution 758/2018, highlighting the modernization of Renovacalc, more strict rules for auditors, Inclusion of foreign producers, New routes (PURE, ATJ), reinforced traceability of the custody chain, and flexibility of administrative processes and deadlines.
What changes with the new ANP Resolution (Substitute of 758/2018)
🆕 Context and validity
In June 2025, ANP approved a new resolution that Subscribe Resolution No. 758/2018, fully updating the regulatory framework for the Biofuels certification in the scope of Renovabio.
1. More agile and integrative renewalc
- Dynamic updates: Allows you to include new routes (How SAF and ATJ) and emissions data without the slowness of a complete legislative process.
- Constant improvements: Adjustments can be made frequently, ensuring more recent data use and accuracy in calculating the efficiency note.
2. More professional and safe audit
- Team equipment: requires minimum technical training and specific certifications for auditors of the inspector firms.
- Independence and Governance: establishes rules to avoid conflicts of interest.
- Gradual penalties: introduction of precautionary measures before definitive sanctions, Applying Warning, partial suspension or cancellation.
3. Inclusion of new actors and eligible routes
- Integration of foreign producers: defines criteria for importers to participate in the certification process and issue CBIOS.
- New recognized fuels: become part of the scope of Renovabio Roucos as SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) e atj (Alcohol-to-Jet), raising innovation recognition.
4. Intensified traceability of the supply chain
- Detailed custody chain: requires compulsory record of grain and oil flow from origin to the final production process.
- Traceable provenance: greater transparency in the origin of biomass, strengthening environmental and social security.
5. Procedural and operational flexibility
- Transfer of titles: enables the transfer of certificates between producers, With rules for change of route.
- REDIMENSIONED ADMINISTRATIVE DEADLINES: The report delivery schedule has been anticipated - of the traditional, March to December - speeding up document management.
✅ Synthesis of improvements
| Axle | Before (Resolution 758/2018) | Now (New resolution 2025) |
| RenovaCalc | Bureaucratic and Slow Update | Agile and frequent update |
| Auditors | Less detailed rules | Required minimum formation + reinforced governance |
| Eligible actors | Limited to national producers | Includes foreign producers and importers |
| Certifiable routes | Ethanol, biodiesel, biometano, Align | Add SAF and ATJ |
| Chain of custody | Demand Basic Documentation | Complete traceability of biomass |
| Deadlines and certification | Reports until March; Without transfer of certificates | Reports until December; Allows transfer and change of route |
📌 Impacts on the sector
- Continuous improvement of environmental visibility: Most up -to -date renew reduces errors and promotes confidence.
- Training and Quality in Auditors: Raises the legal and technical certainty of certifications.
- International Expansion of Renovabio: makes room for foreign importers and producers.
- New market opportunities: with sustainable aviation routes, Brazil is positioned in the overall scenario of energy transition.
- Most effective documentary control: improved traceability protects the reputation of the sector.
- More practical procedures: flexibility and transfer bring dynamics to the CBios market.
✅ Conclusion
The new ANP resolution represents a significant evolution In the regulatory framework of biofuels in Brazil. Changes reflect a commitment to the innovation, transparency, professional governance, e global expansion Renovabio. Certified companies now have more efficient and inclusive processes, aligned with the challenging scenario of the energy transition.
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