The Bioceanic Corridor: Petrobras and the New Energy Axis of the Southern Cone

This executive presentation explores the strategic role of Petrobras in consolidating the Bioceanic Corridor, connecting the Atlantic to the Pacific through Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and Chile.
It highlights the project’s logistical, energy, and sustainability impacts and its significance for regional integration and the energy transition across the Southern Cone (2026–2027).

📊 Key insights
• Competitiveness and emission reduction
• Regional integration (Brazil–Paraguay–Argentina–Chile)
• Applied energy transition (R5 Diesel, CNG/LNG, SAF)
• Strategic investments in Porto Murtinho
• Synergy between energy, agribusiness, and foreign trade

🔗 Full report (PT-BR): https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17349151

👤 Author: Vitor Pereira Xavier — Global O&G Consultant | 22+ years in Oil & Gas | Petrobras — Brazil
📩 Contact: [email protected]

🌐 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vitorpx

🪪 License: Creative Commons — CC BY 4.0

1. The Bioceanic Corridor and Petrobras The New Energy Axis of the Southern Cone Author: Vitor Pereira Xavier — Global O&G Consultant | 22+ years in Oil & Gas | Petrobras — Brazil Conta c t: [email protected] | linkedin.com/in/ vitorpx Publi sh on Zenodo (PT-BR): doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17349151 Licen se : CC BY 4.0

2. Executive Report This study presents an integrated analysis of Petrobras's role in consolidating the Bioceanic Route, highlighting logistical , energy , and strategic impacts for South America (2026–2027 window ). Logistics competitiveness and emissions reduction Regional integration : Brazil –Paraguay–Argentina–Chile Applied energy transition (R5, LNG/CNG, SAF)

3. The Bioceanic Corridor Connects the Atlantic (Brazil) to the Pacific (Chile) via Paraguay and Argentina Estimated reduction of ≈8,000 km in exports to Asia Brazil–Asia transit time: 30 → 15 days · Logistics cost: −30% Official route: “Route 4 — Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor” (MPO, 2024)

4. Porto Murtinho: The New Hub Multimodal hub: storage, pumping, customs Regulatory standardization across Brazil–Paraguay–Argentina–Chile Priority CapEx to unlock the corridor IPEA projection: passenger and cargo flow could increase up to 5×

5. Infrastructure & Timing Brazil–Paraguay Bridge (Porto Murtinho–Carmelo Peralta): US$100 million Access roads and BR-267 (Brazilian side) · paving in the Chaco region (Paraguay) 2026 convergence: infrastructure works will enable full corridor operation

6. Measured Impact

7. Energy & Sustainability R5 Diesel: 5% renewable; the route is born cleaner Argentine gas (CNG/LNG) for heavy transport SAF/BioQAV — synergy with Pacific flows R5 production is expanding; peak expected in 2027

8. Integration & Supply Chains Multimodality and redundancy enhance resilience Waterways and railways as the backbone of cargo flow Synergy between energy , agribusiness, and foreign trade

9. Risks & Petrobras Strategies Immediate CapEx in Murtinho ( critical corridor junction ) Energy protocol among Brazil –Paraguay–Argentina–Chile ( fuels & customs ) ESG governance and Strategic Environmental Assessment

10. Conclusion “Project 2026” + “Bio‑Refining Peak 2027” = strategic window. Prioritizing R5, enabling Argentine gas, and mapping H₂ consolidate Petrobras as the corridor’s energy integrator.

11. Sources & References Ministry of Planning and Budget (2024). Report on Integration Routes — Route 4 Bioceanic of Capricorn (pp. 20–21) Petrobras (2024–2025). Sustentabilidade & Sustainability & Energy Transition IPEA / Government of Mato Grosso do Sul — Porto Murtinho as a logistics hub SEMADESC/IDB — Regional integration and financing DOI ( Zenodo , PT-BR): 10.5281/zenodo.17349151

12. Credits & License Author: Vitor Pereira Xavier — Global O&G Consultant | 22+ years in Oil & Gas | Petrobras — Brazil Conta C t: [email protected] | linkedin.com/in/ vitorpx Publi shed o n Zenodo (PT-BR): doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17349151 Licen se : Creative Commons — CC BY 4.0