Petrobras has begun using technical corn oil as a sustainable raw material for asphalt binders. The initiative adds renewable content to asphalt production at scale.
Technical corn oil is a byproduct of ethanol production and can be used as a bio-based feedstock in various industrial applications. Using it in asphalt binders reduces the fossil carbon content of road construction materials.
The move is part of Petrobras' broader strategy to diversify feedstock sources and develop lower-carbon products. Bio-based asphalt binders are gaining attention as a pathway to decarbonize road infrastructure.
