Acelen Renewables teams with Embrapa on SAF and HVO from macauba

In Brazil, a technical meeting involving scientific leaders from Acelen Renewables, Embrapii, and Embrapa initiated the technological development project for macauba palm species to produce renewable aviation fuel (SAF), green diesel (HVO), thermal energy, and other high-value-added co-products.

The open innovation partnership aims to contribute to the domestication of macauba, the subsequent implementation of commercial plantations, and the optimal use of its fruits (shell, pulp, endocarp, and kernel) through more effective processes for extracting high-quality oils and generating bioproducts.

The project, which will last for five years, is supported by two technical cooperation agreements between Acelen Renewables and Embrapa Agroenergia, with investments totaling R$ 13.7 million, financially backed by Embrapii and BNDES. It also involves the scientific contribution of four other research centers: Embrapa Algodão, Embrapa Florestas, Embrapa Meio Norte, and Embrapa Recursos Genéticos e Biotecnologia.

Tags: Acelen Renewables, Brazil, Embrapa

Category: Fuels