In Brazil, StoneX says Brazil’s ethanol inventories have fallen about 25% since the E30 blend mandate took effect, after the higher blend added more than 600,000 cubic meters of ethanol demand. The next step, the E35 ethanol blend, depends on extensive testing before approval, so the size of anhydrous ethanol demand in the coming season […]
In Brazil, Noticias Agricolas reports canola is gaining ground in the state of Rio Grande do Sul and becoming an increasingly important alternative to biodiesel production. The potential of the oilseed gained prominence during last week’s National Opening of the Canola and Carinata Harvest of 2026, held in Ijuí (RS), as an important alternative of […]
In Honduras, possibility of developing commercial soy production and establishing a biodiesel plant in Honduras began to be discussed with Brazilian investors, in an initiative that seeks to diversify agricultural activity, reduce dependence on imports and open new business opportunities for domestic producers. One of the main attractions of the proposal is the possibility of […]
In Brazil, a study in Biomass and Bioenergy examines sustainable alcohol-diesel blends as a way to reduce fossil-fuel use in transportation. The research assesses alcohols including ethanol and their effects when blended with diesel, focusing on combustion behavior, emissions and overall energy-transition potential. Such blends could offer a relatively simple pathway for using renewable alcohols […]
In Brazil, Sciencemag reports scientists have discovered 47 cultivable fungal isolates in wood, fabric, rope and soil from the historic Whalers Bay site on Antarctica’s Deception Island. The fungi produced cold-active enzymes including amylase, cellulase, inulinase and pectinase, which could have applications in food processing, detergents, textiles and other industries while reducing energy-intensive heating. Particularly […]
In Brazil, CNN reports COFCO International carried out the company’s first shipment of biodiesel B100 by rail in Brazil. The operation transported 400,000 liters of the biodiesel from Rondonópolis (MT) to Paulínia (SP), where the product was unloaded at the OPLA terminal. According to the company, the initiative seeks to expand the logistics alternatives for […]
In Brazil, the Cardano Foundation announced two new initiatives with Petrobras with two blockchain applications focused on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and Diesel R, Petrobras’ brand of renewable fuel. These initiatives address different parts of the renewable fuel lifecycle. For SAF, Cardano connects a physical fuel certificate to a digital record of the associated environmental […]
In Brazil, Bloomberg reports BP is reportedly considering selling its Brazilian biofuels business, according to Bloomberg, as the company continues reviewing its portfolio and capital allocation. The business is bp Bunge Bioenergia, which BP took full ownership of in 2024 after acquiring Bunge’s 50% stake for an enterprise value of about $1.4 billion. It operates […]
In Brazil, studies evaluating the increase in the proportion of biodiesel mixed with diesel have advanced to a new stage. The Easy Single Road, in Petrópolis, in Rio de Janeiro, received 10,000 liters of B20 and 10,000 liters of B25 for tests with buses that will be accompanied by the National Institute of Technology (INT), […]
In Brazil, Brazil faces a significant energy vulnerability by importing much of the fossil diesel used, mainly from the United States, which generates external subsidies and shortage risks. The warning from the Federation of Agriculture of the State of Rio Grande do Sul (Farsul) about reports of restrictions and delays in the delivery of diesel […]
