CAP Pro: More sustainability for Brazil's path
Discover our line of asphalt cements that contributes to reducing carbon emissions and improving working conditions - the CAP PRO line.
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Our asphalt products are developed to provide the highest possible quality on our roads. This is because we know that good paving generates direct benefits, such as reduced transportation costs, increased vehicle energy efficiency, and decreased pollutant emissions.
CAP Pro is one of the products in our asphalt product portfolio. A unique feature is the use of recycled material in its composition. As with all our paving products, we use advanced technology and guarantee the necessary quality to withstand impacts. These products are intended for road paving and the waterproofing industry.
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What is petroleum asphalt cement (PAC)?
Asphalt cement (AC), also called asphalt binder, is a petroleum byproduct characterized by its high viscosity, black or dark brown color, and adhesive and waterproofing properties. Under normal temperature and pressure conditions, it is not volatile. Its main use is in paving, where it acts as a binder in the production of asphalt concrete, the material that makes up the surface layer of most paved roads.
CAP applications
Petroleum Asphalt Cement (CAP) is a fundamental input in the production of various types of asphalt mixtures, such as hot-mix asphalt concrete (HMA), hot-mix premixed concrete (HMC), and hot-mix asphalt sand (HMA), among others. Furthermore, CAP is widely used in the civil construction industry for the manufacture of waterproofing materials, such as asphalt membranes and water repellents.
Our asphalt cements are the basis for the production of important modified asphalts, including polymer-modified asphalt, rubberized asphalt, and industrial asphalts in general.
Currently, Petrobras offers its clients two CAP options: conventional CAP and CAP Pro.
CAP Pro
CAP Pro
CAP Pro is our new line of petroleum-based asphalt cements and represents a significant step forward in the transition to a low-carbon and more sustainable future. These products not only fully meet ANP (Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels) requirements, but also reduce the environmental impact of their applications, making an important contribution to a more promising future for both society and the environment. With the CAP Pro line, Petrobras reinforces its commitment to driving the paving sector towards more conscious and responsible development. The CAP Pro line includes three products: CAP Pro AP, CAP Pro W, and CAP Pro R, currently available at REVAP - Vale do Paraíba Refinery.
CAP Pro AP
CAP Pro AP
This is a high-penetration CAP line, ideal for recycling RAP (Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement) in paving, with rejuvenating capacity, eliminating the need for additives that perform this function. CAP Pro AP therefore provides greater sustainability to the paving chain by generating less paving waste due to reuse and, consequently, reducing the use of virgin material.
In addition, CAP Pro AP has excellent properties for use as an input in the production of Polymer Modified Asphalts (PMAs), Rubberized Asphalts (BAs), Asphalt Emulsions (EAs), and waterproofing products, among other industrial asphalts.
Currently, CAP Pro AP is available with a penetration range of 70/85 and is produced at REVAP, with production at other refineries under study.
Main benefits:
- Reduced energy consumption by up to 35%;
- Possibility of using higher percentages of RAP (Recycled Asphalt);
- Reduced carbon intensity;
- Improved working conditions in machining and application;
- Greater speed and safety in the application process;
- Enables faster road release;
- Allows application on very cold days;
- Performance equal to or better than hot mix asphalt concrete.
CAP Pro W, initially with a penetration range of 30/45, will be available to our customers soon, first at REVAP, with production at other refineries under study.
CAP Pro W
CAP Pro R - Asphalt Cement with Renewable Content
Petrobras presents CAP Pro R, the newest member of the CAP Pro line of sustainable asphalt products, aligned with the transition to a low-carbon future. Rigorously tested on a laboratory scale at CENPES, a semi-commercial scale at NESIX, and in a road application on Ilha do Fundão (RJ), CAP Pro R is a Petroleum Asphalt Cement (CAP) with renewable content, combining the traditional quality of our asphalts with environmental innovation.
Key Features:
- Guaranteed Quality: Fully meets ANP specifications;
- Sustainability: Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (*) compared to conventional CAPs. (*) under quantification;
- Innovation: Incorporation of renewable content in the formulation;
- Versatility: Same applications as conventional CAPs - paving and industrialization;
- Robustness: Greater accuracy in production.
Available at REVAP in the following sizes:
- CAP Pro 50/70 R
- CAP Pro AP 70/85 R
- CAP Pro W 30/45 R
CAP Pro R
CAP Pro R - Asphalt Cement with Renewable Content
Uma nova era na pavimentação sustentável
Petrobras presents CAP Pro R, the newest member of the CAP Pro line of sustainable asphalt products, aligned with the transition to a low-carbon future. Rigorously tested on a laboratory scale at CENPES, a semi-commercial scale at NESIX, and in a road application on Ilha do Fundão (RJ), CAP Pro R is a Petroleum Asphalt Cement (CAP) with renewable content, combining the traditional quality of our asphalts with environmental innovation.
Key Features:
- Guaranteed Quality: Fully meets ANP specifications;
- Sustainability: Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (*) compared to conventional CAPs. (*) under quantification;
- Innovation: Incorporation of renewable content in the formulation;
- Versatility: Same applications as conventional CAPs - paving and industrialization;
- Robustness: Greater accuracy in production.
Available at REVAP in the following sizes:
- CAP Pro 50/70 R
- CAP Pro AP 70/85 R
- CAP Pro W 30/45 R
CAP Pro W 30/45 R
It is the CAP specially formulated for application at reduced temperatures (WMA - warm mix asphalt), generating energy savings during the paving process and, consequently, reducing emissions. Its formulation allows the mixing and on-track application processes to occur at temperatures up to 40°C lower than those traditionally used, without the need to alter paving equipment and processes. It is specified with all the items of the conventional CAP 30/45. CAP Pro W 30/45 R is also a Petroleum Asphalt Cement (CAP) with renewable content.
Main benefits:
- Reduction of energy consumption by up to 35%.
- Possibility of using higher percentages of RAP.
- Reduction of carbon intensity.
- Better working conditions during mixing and application.
- Greater agility and safety in the application process.
- Enables faster lane release.
- Allows application on very cold days.
- Performance equal to or superior to hot mix asphalt.
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CAP Pro AP 70/85 R
It is the high-penetration CAP , ideal for RAP (Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement) recycling services in paving, with rejuvenating capacity, eliminating the need for additives that perform this function. CAP Pro AP 70/85 R therefore provides greater sustainability to the paving chain through lower generation of paving waste due to reuse and, consequently, a reduction in the use of virgin material. CAP Pro W 70/85 R is also a petroleum-based asphalt cement (CAP) containing renewable materials.
In addition, CAP Pro AP 70/85 R has excellent properties to be used as an input for the production of Polymer-Modified Asphalts (PMAs), Asphalt-Rubber (AR), Asphalt Emulsions (AEs), and waterproofing products, among other industrial asphalts.
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Get your questions about CAP Pro answered
CAP is a high-viscosity petroleum derivative with cementitious properties, non-volatile at ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure, and black or dark brown in color.
Petrobras' asphalt products are the conventional petroleum asphalt cements CAP 30/45 and CAP 50/70, and the CAP Pro line, which includes the products CAP Pro 50/70 R, CAP Pro W 30/45 R, and CAP Pro AP 70/85 R.
CAP Pro W 30/45 R is the asphalt cement specially formulated for application at reduced temperatures (WMA - warm mix asphalt), which provides reduced energy consumption, lower carbon intensity, and better working conditions during mixing and application, containing renewable content in its formulation.
CAP Pro AP 70/85 R is the high-penetration asphalt cement, ideal for RAP (Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement) recycling services in paving, with rejuvenating capacity, eliminating the need for additives that perform this function.
The entire CAP Pro line is being produced at REVAP (Henrique Lage Refinery), in the Paraíba Valley, São José dos Campos, SP.
The CAP Pro 50/70 R has been produced since December 2025 with renewable content in its formulation, replacing the conventional CAP 50/70, exclusively at this refinery.
The CAP Pro AP 70/85 R has been produced since August 2023, with special authorization from the ANP. It can only be sold to customers who sign a consent form and subsequently report monthly on its use of CAP Pro AP 70/85 R.
The CAP Pro W 30/45 R has been produced since January 2024, back when it was CAP Pro W 30/45 without renewable content. Petrobras is evaluating market acceptance of the new products and studying other hubs to supply them, aiming to increase availability without compromising the delivery of other conventional CAPs.
CAP Pro AP 70/85 R has been tested with various types of polymers and proven compatible with all of them. However, it is recommended that each distributor verify their formulations prior to use.
Compatibility is not expected to differ from other CAPs produced by Petrobras, even though this product facilitates industrialization.
The 1.0% value is in line with North American and some European specifications. Additionally, CAP Pro AP 70/85 R contains rejuvenating components that may have slightly higher volatility, without compromising product performance.
CAP Pro W 30/45 R is produced with specific raw materials and process conditions, using renewable content that, alongside lower mixing temperatures, promotes greater durability for asphalt concretes, from both a cracking and rutting perspective.
Is CAP Pro W 30/45 R a direct competitor to modified asphalts? No, CAP Pro W 30/45 R does not compete with modified asphalts, emulsions, or other products formulated by distributors.
CAP Pro W 30/45 R is an asphalt cement specified exactly like the conventional CAP 30/45, specially formulated for reduced temperature applications of the WMA (warm mix asphalt) type.
Yes. CAP Pro W 30/45 R is a Scope 3 sustainable product, meaning the reduction in carbon emissions occurs across various stages of the logistics chain. Customers, asphalt plants, and other logistics chain players must certify their respective stages. Petrobras is mobilizing to provide information regarding its stage.
The differences between CAP Pro W 30/45 R and conventional CAP are the use of surfactants and renewable content in the production of sustainable asphalt. Therefore, there is a cost associated with these chemical components, which will have to be passed on to the customer over time.
By reducing mixing and on-track application temperatures by up to 40ºC, the following benefits are achieved:
a) Up to a 35% reduction in fuel consumption used to heat the asphalt mix;
b) Reduction of fumes (volatile material that vaporizes during product application), which translates to lower greenhouse gas emissions and creates better working conditions for on-track workers exposed to these vapors;
c) Better workability, meaning easier application, allowing for paving on colder days;
d) Longer transport distances for the asphalt mix (CAP + aggregate).
Yes. The use of RAP is carried out at the asphalt plant, being added to the process at a specific percentage, thus replacing parts of the virgin aggregates and asphalt. This lowers the production cost of the asphalt mix. It is worth noting that the use of RAP has become mandatory, and CAP Pro W 30/45 R facilitates mixing in these cases as well, given the temperature losses when using cold recycled material.
CAP Pro W 30/45 R can also bring some benefits to end users (drivers):
a) Reduced impacts on travel time, as the road closure time during the asphalt surfacing service is shorter, allowing for faster lane release and generating fewer operational disruptions;
b) In some cases, it provides greater comfort for the user due to the higher durability of the asphalt surface, as defects manifest more slowly, maintaining good service conditions on the road for longer periods.
CAP Pro 50/70 R and CAP Pro W 30/45 R have renewable content (a type of vegetable oil) in their formulation, allowing the use of a larger proportion of pre-salt oils in their production. This results in a product with a smaller carbon footprint compared to conventional CAPs, while maintaining quality and technical specifications.
Yes, both products fully comply with ANP specifications, guaranteeing the same performance as conventional CAPs in all applications.
CAP Pro 50/70 R and CAP Pro W 30/45 R have the same applications as conventional CAPs: highway paving, waterproofing, and industrialization of asphalt products.
These CAPs underwent rigorous testing in three stages: laboratory scale at CENPES, semi-commercial scale at NESIX, and practical application on experimental tracks at Ilha do Fundão (RJ), proving their durability and constructive aspects.
The process maintains the base of conventional CAPs while incorporating a renewable stream.
In addition to the direct reduction of emissions from the renewable content (*), CAPs with renewable content allow for the processing of a higher percentage of pre-salt oil at REVAP, which is naturally less emissive, resulting in a double environmental benefit.
(*) Still being quantified.
These CAPs were rigorously tested in CENPES laboratories, showing excellent properties for asphalt modification, such as the production of polymer-modified asphalts and emulsions.
CAPs with renewable content meet the same ANP specifications as conventional CAPs, so they can be used as direct substitutes with no difference in paving projects.
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In addition to CAP Pro, Petrobras has an extensive list of products. All meet the specifications of the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP), specific to the Brazilian market, with different equivalencies for other countries.
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