In Brazil, Jornal Cana reports the state of São Paulo’s bioenergy sector showed significant progress under the Greener Ethanol Protocol. including a complete cessation of pre-harvest burning in sugarcane fields and a 52% reduction in water use since 2010. The Greener Ethanol Protocol update was released during the 30th edition of Fenasucro & Agrocana by […]
In Brazil, Globo Rural reports Brazil’s agave plants, currently underutilized with only 4% used in sisal fiber production, are set to transform into a biofuel boon, as a new initiative leverages 95% of the residual biomass for ethanol production. The Brazilian Agency for Industrial Development and the government of Bahia have launched the Replanta Agave […]
In India, Financial Express reports on the occasion of World Biofuel Day, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers convened the third iteration of its international conference, sparking discussions that could redefine road transport’s energy backbone. Under the banner “The Biofuel Revolution in India: Fueling Tomorrow,” the event became a crucible for ideas on merging ecological […]
In Brazil, Acidade On reports scientists have identified a specific protozoan in capybara feces that could significantly enhance the production of second-generation ethanol. This protozoan, known as Muniziella cunhai, possesses unique enzymes that excel at breaking down biomass such as sugarcane bagasse, a byproduct of conventional ethanol production. The research, a collaboration between the State […]
In Brazil, Aeroflap reports Embraer announced the sale of its first ethanol-powered Ipanema 203 aircraft through the BNDES Climate Fund program. This sale, completed in July under the “Automatic Climate Fund” mode, supports the acquisition of machinery and equipment aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change. The aircraft delivery is scheduled […]
In Brazil, Jornal Cana reports Brazilian cosmetics company Natura has introduced its first fleet of 20 biomethane gas-powered trucks, replacing traditional diesel models. This change affects 35% of the company’s heavy freight operations in Brazil. The biomethane powered fleet includes 20 trucks and 50 trailers, and is expected to handle around 1,250 trips monthly. Initially, […]
In Brazil, CPG reports Pedra Agroindustrial has announced the acquisition of the Orbi Bioenergia Plant in Paranaíba, Mato Grosso do Sul forecast to initially process about 1.2 million tons of sugarcane, with the goal of reaching 5 million tons over time. The plant will produce 310,000 liters of anhydrous ethanol and 580,000 liters of hydrated […]
In Brazil, President Lula sanctioned Project No. 2308/2023, creating a legal framework for low-carbon hydrogen, and introduced the Special Incentive Regime for the Production of Low Carbon Hydrogen (Rehydro), effective from January 2025 for five years. It aims to develop Brazil’s hydrogen production capabilities, leveraging the country’s vast energy resources. President Lula highlighted Brazil’s unmatched […]
In Brazil, beef tallow and pork grease from JBS operations in the United States, Canada, and Australia is being transformed into low carbon intensity fuels for the transportation and shipping sectors. In the past two years, JBS has directed 1.2 million tons of human inedible animal residuals towards the production Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and […]
In Brazil, Casterra Ag Ltd announced the successful completion of its current castor growing and harvesting season in Brazil. The seeds are planned to be shipped during the third quarter of this year. In addition, the castor harvesting season in Africa, which is expected to supply the majority of seeds for 2024, has started as […]
