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Petrobras (NYSE: PBR) approves $1B restart of UFN-III fertilizer unit

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Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras has approved resuming construction of its Nitrogen Fertilizer Unit UFN-III in Três Lagoas, Brazil, after a new review aligned with its Business Plan 2026-2030 confirmed a positive Net Present Value in all evaluated scenarios.

The company estimates about US$ 1 billion in investment to complete UFN-III, with commercial operations targeted for 2029 and construction expected to restart in the first half of 2026. The unit is designed to produce roughly 3,600 tons per day of urea and 2,200 tons per day of ammonia, including 180 tons per day of surplus ammonia for sale.

Petrobras highlights that the decision followed internal approval processes and governance controls. Returning to the fertilizer segment supports its strategy to expand the natural gas market and reduce Brazil’s reliance on imported nitrogen fertilizers, for which national urea consumption is around 8 million tons per year.

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Petrobras commits about $1B to restart UFN-III fertilizer plant with operations targeted for 2029.

The approval to resume UFN-III reflects a strategic move by Petrobras to re-enter the fertilizer market using an asset mothballed since 2015. The project has been reassessed under the Business Plan 2026-2030 and shows positive Net Present Value across company scenarios.

An estimated US$ 1 billion will be invested to complete the plant, with high-capacity output of urea and ammonia aimed at major agricultural states. This links Petrobras’ gas value chain to Brazil’s large nitrogen fertilizer demand, which is about 8 million tons of urea per year.

Execution hinges on timely contracting, construction resumption in the first half of 2026, and ramp-up to commercial operations expected in 2029. Future disclosures on actual costs, schedule adherence, and realized returns versus the positive NPV assumptions will shape how this project contributes to Petrobras’ long-term portfolio.

UFN-III completion investment US$ 1 billion Estimated investment to complete fertilizer unit
Urea production capacity 3,600 tons per day Planned nominal capacity of UFN-III
Ammonia production capacity 2,200 tons per day Planned nominal capacity of UFN-III
Surplus ammonia for sale 180 tons per day Portion of ammonia output available for sale
Brazil urea consumption 8 million tons per year Approximate national urea demand
Construction restart timing First half of 2026 Expected resumption of UFN-III construction
Commercial operations target 2029 Scheduled start of UFN-III operations
Net Present Value financial
"The economic attractiveness of the asset was confirmed, attesting to its feasibility (positive Net Present Value, or “NPV”)"
Net present value is a way to measure the value of a future amount of money today. It considers how money available in the future is worth less than money now because of potential earning opportunities or inflation. Investors use it to decide whether an investment is worthwhile, aiming for projects with positive net present value, meaning they are expected to generate more value than they cost.
Business Plan 2026-2030 financial
"based on a thorough reassessment of the project, aligned with the guidelines of the company’s Business Plan 2026-2030"
nitrogen fertilizer technical
"resumption of construction of the Nitrogen Fertilizer Unit (UFN-III), located in Três Lagoas (MS)"
corporate governance practices regulatory
"underwent the required analyses, strictly adhering to corporate governance practices and current internal regulations"
forecast regulatory
"This document may contain forecasts within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933"

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FAQ

What did Petrobras (PBR) announce about the UFN-III fertilizer project?
Petrobras approved resuming construction of the UFN-III nitrogen fertilizer unit in Três Lagoas. The decision follows a new assessment under its 2026-2030 Business Plan, confirming positive Net Present Value and aligning with its strategy to expand the gas market and domestic fertilizer production.

How much will Petrobras invest in completing the UFN-III plant?
Petrobras plans to invest approximately US$ 1 billion to complete the UFN-III fertilizer unit. This capital will fund final contracting, construction resumption in the first half of 2026, and preparation for commercial operations, which are scheduled to begin in 2029 according to the company.

What is the planned production capacity of Petrobras’ UFN-III unit?
UFN-III is designed for about 3,600 tons per day of urea and 2,200 tons per day of ammonia. Of this ammonia capacity, roughly 180 tons per day will be surplus and available for sale, serving major agricultural states such as Mato Grosso, Goiás, Paraná, and São Paulo.

When will Petrobras restart construction and begin operations at UFN-III?
Petrobras expects to resume UFN-III construction in the first half of 2026, after completing final contracting and signing of agreements. Commercial operations at the nitrogen fertilizer unit are scheduled for 2029, following completion, commissioning, and ramp-up activities outlined in the project timeline.

Why is Petrobras re-entering the fertilizer segment with UFN-III?
Petrobras is returning to fertilizers to expand its gas market and help cut Brazil’s dependence on imported nitrogen fertilizers. Urea consumption in Brazil is around 8 million tons annually, and UFN-III’s local production aims to support agribusiness demand while integrating with Petrobras’ broader energy portfolio.

Where is Petrobras’ UFN-III fertilizer plant located and who will it serve?
UFN-III is located in Três Lagoas, in Mato Grosso do Sul, near major agricultural regions. Its production is mainly intended for Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Goiás, Paraná, and São Paulo, improving supply reliability for farmers using urea and ammonia-based fertilizers in key Brazilian crop areas.

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the month of April, 2026

 

Commission File Number 1-15106

 

 

PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. – PETROBRAS

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Brazilian Petroleum Corporation – PETROBRAS

(Translation of Registrant's name into English)

 

Avenida Henrique Valadares, 28 – 9th floor 
20231-030 – Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Federative Republic of Brazil

(Address of principal executive office)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F. 

Form 20-F ___X___ Form 40-F _______

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes _______ No___X____

 

 

 
 

 

Petrobras announces update on the UFN-III Project

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Rio de Janeiro, April 13, 2026 – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras, following up on the announcement of October 25, 2024, informs that its Board of Directors has approved the resumption of construction of the Nitrogen Fertilizer Unit (UFN-III), located in Três Lagoas (MS). The decision is based on a thorough reassessment of the project, aligned with the guidelines of the company’s Business Plan 2026-2030.

 

The economic attractiveness of the asset was confirmed, attesting to its feasibility (positive Net Present Value, or “NPV”) in all scenarios considered by the company’s investment approval system. The estimated investment for the completion of UFN-III is approximately US$ 1 billion, with the start of commercial operations scheduled for 2029.

 

The entire final investment approval process underwent the required analyses, strictly adhering to corporate governance practices and current internal regulations. With the final decision by Petrobras’ competent authorities, the company will proceed to the final contracting phase and subsequent signing of contracts, with construction expected to resume in the first half of 2026.

 

The unit had been mothballed since 2015, and in 2023, Petrobras decided to return to the fertilizer segment, as per the Business Plan in effect at the time. The return to investments in this segment was based on technical and economic feasibility studies, aiming to expand the company’s gas market and contribute to reducing Brazil’s dependence on fertilizer imports.

 

About the UFN-III Project

 

The nominal capacity of UFN-III is projected at approximately 3,600 tons per day of urea and 2,200 tons per day of ammonia, of which 180 tons are surplus and available for sale. The unit is strategically located, adjacent to the largest consumer markets for these products, with its production primarily destined for the states of Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Goiás, Paraná, and São Paulo. This position ensures greater reliability in meeting the growing demand for urea fertilizer in the country.

 

The project incorporates modern equipment and state-of-the-art technologies, resulting in high levels of industrial efficiency.

 

Ammonia serves as a key raw material for the fertilizer and petrochemical sectors. Urea, in turn, stands out as the most in-demand nitrogen fertilizer in Brazil, with national consumption around 8 million tons per year. Agribusiness absorbs this volume in crops such as corn, sugarcane, coffee, wheat, and cotton, in addition to its use in livestock as a feed supplement for ruminants.

 

 

 

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For more information:

PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. – PETROBRAS | Investor Relations

Email: petroinvest@petrobras.com.br/acionistas@petrobras.com.br

Av. Henrique Valadares, 28 – 9th floor – 20231-030 – Rio de Janeiro, RJ.

Tel.: 55 (21) 3224-1510/9947

 

This document may contain forecasts within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (Securities Act), and Section 21E of the Securities Trading Act of 1934, as amended (Trading Act) that reflect the expectations of the Company's officers. The terms: "anticipates", "believes", "expects", "predicts", "intends", "plans", "projects", "aims", "should," and similar terms, aim to identify such forecasts, which evidently involve risks or uncertainties, predicted or not by the Company. Therefore, future results of the Company's operations may differ from current expectations, and the reader should not rely solely on the information included herein.

 
 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: April 13, 2026

 

PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A–PETROBRAS

By: /s/ Fernando Sabbi Melgarejo

______________________________

Fernando Sabbi Melgarejo

Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer

 

 

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